State Bar Complaint Against Attorney General Ken Paxton to Proceed
Paxton is accused of professional misconduct for suing to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
17% of Registered Texas Voters Cast 2022 Primary Ballots
This year’s turnout was higher than the last six midterm primaries.
Live Primary Election Updates
Texas held the first in the nation Primary Election of the 2022 Election Cycle.
Five Questions the Texas Primary Will Answer
Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday with a lot of decisions to make about who will represent their parties going forward into November.
See How Many People Have Voted in Kleberg and Nueces County
Voter turnout in Texas primaries is dramatically low.
Land Commissioner Candidates Compete to Oversee Alamo
Four Democrats and eight Republicans are seeking their parties’ nominations for the office.
Secretary Scott Releases Message to Texans Eligible to Vote by Mail
Texas Secretary of State John Scott today released a message to Texans eligible to vote by mail, providing step-by-step instructions on new identification requirements for mail-in ballot materials
Texas’ Primary Election is March 1, 2022
The last day to register to vote was Jan. 31. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Feb. 18. Early voting runs from Feb. 14-25.
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s Divides Some Republicans
The Houston Republican’s acceptance of the 2020 presidential election results — and his comments at recent forums — fuel criticism as he seeks reelection.
How Texans can Become Poll Watchers and Election Workers
Learn how to get involved in local elections by learning how to become election workers, poll watchers, student voting clerks and volunteer deputy registrars.
Constitutional Amendment Order Decided for May 7, 2022 Election
Texans will have the opportunity to approve the following amendments with a majority vote.
FBI raid prompts new scrutiny of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s ties to Azerbaijan
Cuellar has helped promote educational excursions to the country and is co-chair of the Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus.
U.S. Rep Henry Cuellar says Investigation Will Prove “No Wrongdoing" After FBI Raid
He also reiterated he is not backing away from his bid for another term in the March primary. “Let me be clear: I’m running for reelection, and I intend to win,” Cuellar said.
Texas’ primary election is March 1
The last day to register to vote is Jan. 31. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Feb. 18. Early voting runs from Feb. 14-25.
Eligible Texas Voters Need to Register by January 31st
All eligible Texas voters need to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of the January 31st voter registration deadline for the March 1, 2022 Primary Elections in Texas.
Looking Back at 2021 - Texas Politics in Photos
Texas politics in 2021 were marked by protest at the nation’s Capital and state legislative fights over abortion, voting rights and redistricting.
$15.3 Million Settlement Reached in Texas Oil Spill
The Attorney General’s Office is pleased to announce a $15.3 million settlement of the Texas City Y Oil Spill.
U.S. House to Pass $1.75 Trillion Social Spending Package
The U.S. House passed the Build Back Better plan.
King Ranch Family Member to Run for Land Commissioner
This will not be Kleberg’s first bid for public office. In 2010, Kleberg ran as a Republican for the El Paso-area Texas House District 78.
Texans Will Decide Eight Proposed Amendments
Two proposed amendments — one regarding religious services and another related to nursing home visitors — stem from restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Voting ends on November 2.