Investigation Into ActBlue
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a Petition for Rulemaking to the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) detailing how suspicious actors appear to be using ActBlue’s political fundraising platform to make a large number of straw political donations.
Railroad Commission Race Focus on Level of Oil and Gas Regulation
In 2023, Texas broke a record by producing 42% of the nation’s oil. Most of the state’s oil comes from the Permian Basin, a 75,000-square-mile region that stretches from eastern New Mexico and covers most of West Texas.
Texas Lawmakers Push Proof of Citizenship from Voters
During a Senate State Affairs committee hearing, lawmakers expressed interest in reviving legislation modeled on a proof of citizenship requirement in Arizona, currently the only state with such a requirement in force.
Video: Texas Lawmakers Discuss Illegal Migrants on the Voter Rolls
Texas senators on Wednesday discussed ways to prevent illegal migrants from registering to vote and casting ballots.
Key Issues in Texas’ 2024 Election
Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.
Texas Voter Guide for College Students
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 7. The last day to apply to vote by mail is Oct. 25. Early voting in person is from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1.
Civic Group Wants Judge to Block Investigation into Voter Fraud
Jolt, which advocates for more Latino voting participation, says the attorney general’s probe has spurred threatening comments online.
Texas Sues Travis County to Block Illegal Voter Registration Efforts
The Texas attorney general filed a similar lawsuit earlier this week against Bexar County, which includes San Antonio.
Vote Harvesting Investigation in South Texas Renews Questions
Allegations of voter harvesting continues.
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.