The state's largest city ushered in a new mayor along with the new year on Monday.
Former Texas State Sen. John Whitmire took the oath of office just a minute after midnight, becoming the city's 63rd mayor.
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A half an hour after he was sworn in, Whitmire teamed up with the Houston Police to respond to crime scenes.
Whitmire's campaign was built around a promise to make the city safer.
