After the self-described socialist Zohran Mamdani won the Democrat primary for mayor in New York, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson invited New Yorkers and others to move to Dallas.

In response to Johnson’s invitation, Gov. Greg Abbott said, “Dallas is the first self-declared "Sanctuary City from Socialism. The State of Texas will provide whatever support is needed to ...

The deputy mayor pro-tem fills in when both are unavailable. Moreno gave a short speech ahead of the council vote and said he believed all 14 members could serve effectively as mayor-pro tem.