In Texas this week, Mayor-Elect Whitmire discusses the priorities of his upcoming administration.

In Houston, Texas, on “This Week in Texas,” we have an exclusive interview with John Whitmire, who is set to become the 63rd mayor of the city.

“City Hall is open for business, and we’re committed to being user-friendly,” Whitmire shared with .

Texas’ longest-serving state senator secured victory in a runoff against Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on Dec. 9.

At 74 years old, Whitmire will succeed term-limited Mayor Sylvester Turner, who took office in January 2016 after winning the election in 2015.

The interview delves into Whitmire’s administration priorities, emphasizing an emphasis on enhanced public safety and addressing the challenges of a financially strained city budget.

This episode also features insights from Michael Adams, a political science professor at Texas Southern University, offering analysis on why Whitmire emerged victorious in the runoff election.

Whitmire’s inauguration is scheduled for Jan. 2, 2024.

Additionally, the program explores the reasons behind the delay in the planned renovation of Terminal B at Bush Intercontinental Airport, casting doubt on whether the project will proceed in the final days of the current administration.

Tune in for a city-centric edition of “This Week in Texas.”