The outcome bolsters Gov. Greg Abbott, who has been pushing to stack the Legislature with Republicans supportive of his private school voucher plan.

While Texas Republicans dominated in competitive state House races Tuesday night, all 7 incumbent Democrats from Austin emerged with clear victories.

Across the state, Republicans secured victories in several races. No Democrat has won statewide office in Texas since 1994 and that record still stands. Texas Tribune's Pooja Salhotra gives us insight.