Texas Democrats didn’t stop at the governor’s mansion and a U.S. Senate seat on election night.
Results show they're on track to win every statewide office on the ballot, with a chance to gain control of the Texas House.
Here's a quick look at what we know so far in the Texas statewide and legislative races.
Democrats win or lead every statewide race in Texas
The Associated Pressand Decision Desk HQ have called the lieutenant governor, attorney general and railroad commissioner races for Democrats.
Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott by 7 percentage points
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican incumbent Greg Abbott, receiving 52.8% of the vote to Abbott's 45.7%.
Hinojosa received 5,230,908 votes, compared with Abbott's 4,524,948, a difference of 705,960 votes. The Associated Press called the race for Hinojosa.
Her victory makes her the first Latina elected
governor of Texas and ends more than three decades of Republican control of the governor's office.
What does the Texas governor do?
The governor serves as the state's chief executive and can sign or veto legislation passed by the Texas Legislature.
The governor can also call special legislative sessions, appoint people to numerous state boards and commissions, issue executive orders within the limits of state law and serve as commander-in-chief of the Texas National Guard.
The governor also plays a significant role in shaping the state's budget priorities and setting the administration's policy agenda.
James Talarico wins U.S. Senate race by 12 percentage points
Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race, winning 55.1% of the vote to Paxton's 43%, according to unofficial results.
Talarico received 5,445,121 votes compared with Paxton's 4,249,752, a difference of nearly 1.2 million votes. The Associated Press called the race for Talarico.
Talarico's victory gives Texas its first Democratic U.S. senator since 1988.
What does a US senator do?
Texas has two U.S. senators who represent the state's interests in the federal government. Senators serve six-year terms and vote on federal legislation, the national budget, presidential appointments and treaties.
They also serve on congressional committees, conduct oversight of federal agencies and can introduce legislation affecting people across the country.
Vikki Goodwin defeats Dan Patrick by 6 percentage points
Democrat Vikki Goodwin defeated Republican incumbent Dan Patrick in the lieutenant governor's race, receiving 51.7% of the vote to Patrick's 45.6%.
Goodwin received 5,083,702 votes compared with Patrick's 4,485,055, a difference of 598,647 votes. The Associated Press called Goodwin the winner.
Her victory makes her the first Democratic lieutenant governor of Texas in 27 years. Patrick concession to Goodwin also makes her the first woman in Texas history to hold the office. The Democrats' win across the statewide offices also marks the end of Republican control in those offices for decades — 40 years in the case of the commissioner of agriculture.
What does Texas lieutenant governor do?
The lieutenant governor is one of the most influential positions in Texas government because the office also presides over the Texas Senate.
The lieutenant governor appoints Senate committee chairs, assigns legislation to committees and helps determine which bills receive consideration. The position also significantly influences the chamber's legislative agenda.
The lieutenant governor becomes governor if the sitting governor leaves office before the end of a term.
Nathan Johnson defeats Mayes Middleton for attorney general
Democrat Nathan Johnson defeated Republican Mayes Middleton for attorney general, receiving 52.4% of the vote to Middleton's 45.9%.
Johnson received 5,133,740 votes compared with Middleton's 4,502,855, a difference of 630,885 votes. The Associated Press called the race for Johnson.
Johnson's victory gives Democrats control of the attorney general's office for the first time since 1994.
What does Texas attorney general do?
The attorney general serves as the state's chief legal officer and represents Texas in legal matters.
The office defends state laws in court, represents state agencies in certain legal disputes, issues formal legal opinions and enforces consumer protection laws.
The attorney general's office also oversees child support enforcement and can bring legal actions involving issues affecting the state.
Jon Rosenthal defeats Bo French for railroad commissioner
Democrat Jon Rosenthal defeated Republican Bo French for railroad commissioner, receiving about 53% of the vote to French's 46%.
The Associated Press called Rosenthal the winner.
What does a Texas railroad commissioner do?
Despite its name, the Railroad Commission of Texas no longer regulates railroads. Instead, the agency oversees the state's oil and natural gas industries, including drilling and production, pipeline safety and certain natural gas utilities.
It also regulates aspects of coal and uranium mining and oversees environmental protections related to the industries it regulates.
The commission has three members who serve staggered six-year terms. Rosenthal's victory gives Democrats a seat on the commission.
Benjamin Flores leads Dawn Buckingham for land commissioner
Democrat Benjamin Flores was leading Republican incumbent Dawn Buckingham, receiving 51.4% of the vote to Buckingham's 47%, according to unofficial results.
The margin was approximately 4.4 percentage points.
What does the Texas land commissioner do?
The land commissioner leads the Texas General Land Office, which manages state-owned lands and mineral rights.
The office oversees the Permanent School Fund, which generates revenue for public education through investments and leases involving state lands and natural resources.
The agency also administers veterans' land and housing programs, manages coastal resources, oversees disaster recovery programs and is responsible for the Alamo.
Sarah Eckhardt leads Don Huffines for comptroller
Democrat Sarah Eckhardt was leading Republican incumbent Don Huffines, receiving 51.3% of the vote to Huffines' 46.2%, according to unofficial results.
The margin was approximately 5.1 percentage points.
What does the Texas comptroller do?
The comptroller serves as the state's chief financial officer.
The office collects state taxes, manages state revenue and provides estimates of how much money Texas will have available to spend.
One of the comptroller's most important responsibilities is certifying the state budget. The Texas Legislature cannot approve a budget that exceeds the revenue the comptroller estimates will be available.
The office also oversees certain state financial accounts and administers tax collection and enforcement.
Clayton Tucker leads Nate Sheets for agriculture commissioner
Democrat Clayton Tucker was leading Republican Nate Sheets, receiving 51.3% of the vote to Sheets' 46.7%, according to unofficial results.
The margin was approximately 4.6 percentage points.
What does the Texas agriculture commissioner do?
The agriculture commissioner leads the Texas Department of Agriculture, which oversees programs supporting the state's agricultural industry and rural communities.
The department administers agricultural programs, promotes Texas-grown products, oversees certain food safety inspections and regulates weights and measures.
The office also has responsibilities involving pesticide regulation, school nutrition programs and consumer protections related to agricultural products.
What does this mean for Texas government?
The Democratic victories mark a significant shift in the state's political leadership after decades of Republican control of many statewide offices. However, winning statewide executive offices does not automatically give Democrats control over the Texas Legislature.
Who will control the Texas House and Senate?
Control of the Texas House is still up for grabs as of Wednesday morning, according to data from The Associated Press. However, the Texas Tribune projects that Democrats will control it.
If Democrats win the House, the Texas Senate would be Republicans’ only remaining majority in the legislature.
The outcome of the House races will help determine how much of the new governor's legislative agenda can advance. Even with a Democratic governor, legislation must still pass both chambers of the Republican-controlled Legislature if Republicans retain their majorities.
Texas voters will see the effects of these election results across multiple areas of state government as the incoming officials take office.
Mateo Rosiles is the Texas Connect reporter for USA TODAY and its regional papers in Texas, based in Austin. Got a news tip for him? Email him at mrosiles@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Texas Democrats win, lead every statewide race on ballot: See list
