And with emacs -q -- and after evaluating the form you gave, opening .tex files puts it in the *right* mode, LaTeX-mode.
Will dig further in my setup to see what's breaking it -- any tips? -- Thanks, --Raman(I Search, I Find, I Misplace, I Research) ♉ Id: kg:/m/0285kf1 🦮 LOC: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n97059241.html -- Thanks, --Raman(I Search, I Find, I Misplace, I Research) ♉ Id: kg:/m/0285kf1 🦮 LOC: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n97059241.html