What’s on the Ballot?
Election day is Nov. 5. Here is everything you need to know about casting a ballot in Texas.
Investigation Into Illegally Registering Noncitizens to Vote
Investigators from the Texas Attorney General’s Election Integrity Unit recently conducted undercover operations to identify potential voter registration of noncitizens in Texas.
Texas Secretary of State Releases Election Audit Reports
Secretary of State Jane Nelson released election audits for the 2021-22 election cycle conducted in four selected counties.
Texas Will Send Inspectors to Monitor 2024 Elections in Harris County
An audit by the Texas Secretary of State’s Office found improved elections procedures, but the office is sending monitors because of past problems.
Texas Election Officials are Dealing with Challenges to Voter Registrations
Election officials say the challenges are complicating the work they’re already doing to keep their voter rolls updated.
Ted Cruz, Secret Service Leader at Senate Hearing Over Assassination Attempt
Cruz accused the U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday of making a politically motivated decision to deny former President Donald Trump extra security.
Kamala Harris Visits Houston
The visit will come days after President Joe Biden said he would not seek reelection and endorsed Harris’ bid for the Democratic Party’s nomination.
Biden’s Visit to Austin is Back on for Monday
The president will speak at the Lyndon Baines Johnson presidential library to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Biden’s Exit Gives Unusual Power to Texas’ Delegates
Biden’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris could sway some Texas delegates to shift their support to her, but none of them are bound to do so.
BREAKING: Biden Drops Out, Endorses Harris
More than 200 Texas Democrats will vote to select a new nominee for president at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Biden Postpones Visit to Austin
The president was planning to visit Texas on Monday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Texas leaders Express Outrage After Trump is Rushed Offstage
Former President Donald Trump was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania when a series of loud bangs were heard. He was whisked off stage.
Corpus Christi City Council Candidate Packets for are Now Available
Candidate packets for the 2024 General Election can now be picked up in person from the City Secretary’s office or viewed online.
Rio Grande Valley Push for More Direct Democracy
Ground Game Texas, a group that has pushed for progressive policies in cities across the state, is working to make it easier for McAllen residents to change local laws.
Texas House Runoffs
Six of eight GOP incumbents lost their races. Gov. Greg Abbott declared he “now has enough votes to pass school choice.”
Texans get Their First Crack at Electing Property Appraisal Members
In the state’s larger counties, voters can now elect people to the agencies that appraise property values.
Texas Election Integrity Law
“Many states irresponsibly and unconstitutionally changed their voting policies prior to the 2020 election. Fortunately, we did things differently in Texas: we fought hard to uphold Texas law and defend the integrity of elections in this State,” said Attorney General Paxton.
Republicans Make Major Gains in Texas Primaries
Judges and other state leaders were forced into runoffs or defeated outright.
Texas’ March 5 Primary Elections
The deadline to register to vote was Feb. 5. The last day to apply to vote by mail is Feb. 23. Early voting runs until March 1.