Texas Redistricting Lawsuits
The high court left intact a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act in a case many feared would go the other way.
Senate Won’t Budge on Property Tax Relief
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Senate won’t accept a property tax relief bill the lower chamber left behind before adjourning for the special session. A bill targeting migrant smuggling also appears imperiled.
Former Texas Secretary of State as Interim Attorney General
Scott, a former deputy attorney general, will run the agency because Ken Paxton has been suspended from office until his impeachment trial before the Texas Senate.
6 Texas AG Employees Take Leave of Absence
The defense team includes the agency’s chief appellate lawyer and head of its general litigation division.
Texas House Names Ken Paxton Impeachment Managers
Seven Republicans and five Democrats make up the board of managers who will handle the prosecution in the trial.
TX House Passes Bill Aimed at Keeping Kids from Seeing Sexually Explicit Performances
LGBTQ advocates say the legislation’s vague language could still be used to criminalize drag performers.
Texas House Issues 20 Articles of Impeachment Against AG Paxton
The attorney general is accused of a yearslong pattern of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking.
Texas Lawmaker wants Voters to decide on Legislators Raise
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, has proposed an amendment to the state constitution to raise legislator pay and tie it to teachers’ pay, saying it would give lawmakers a living wage and allow a broader range of Texans to serve.
City of Bishop General Election Information
The City of Bishop General Election will be held May 6, 2023.
Jane Nelson Officially Appointed 115th Texas Secretary of State
Nelson will be formally sworn in by Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht on Saturday, January 7, 2023.
Judicial Branch Expansion Among New Texas Laws
Some laws passed in 2021 are just now taking effect.
Corpus Christ Runoff Election
At the November 22, 2022, special meeting of the City Council, the City Council canvassed the results of the November 8 General Election.
Did Beto O’Rourke returned $1 million check from FTX?
O’Rourke’s team said they returned the million-dollar donation a week before FTX filed for bankruptcy.
Corpus Christi to Hold Runoff Election on December 13
The Corpus Christi City Council runoff election is scheduled for December 13.
Cruz and Cornyn Signal Openness to GOP Presidential Candidates After Trump's Announcement
The two Texas senators join a growing chorus of Republican voices who have been withholding their enthusiasm about the prospect of a third bid from Trump.
Abbott Reelected as Texas Governor
Greg Abbott decisively won a third term as governor of Texas on Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke.
Here are Some Things to Watch for on Election Night
At the top of the ticket, Gov. Greg Abbott is running for a third term against Beto O’Rourke, who has emerged as the state’s undisputed Democratic leader since his near-miss loss to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz four years ago.
What to Expect on Election Day in Texas
In Texas, results from Early Voting are submitted by Texas counties and reported first, shortly after polls close on Election Night.
Video: Casting & Counting Your Ballot
Secretary Scott gives an overview of how ballots are cast and counted in Texas elections, what voters should expect when they go to the polls, how results are reported, and the protocols and procedures in place to protect the security,
Statewide 2022 General Election Integrity Team
The Integrity Team’s primary function is to serve as a focused resource to both election officials and the public.