Lawmakers Push to Spend Billions for Water Projects
Lawmakers will debate whether to invest more into new water supplies or repairing old, leaking pipes around Texas.
Texas Senate Unveils Bill Requiring Voters to Prove Citizenship
Voters who don’t provide proof of citizenship would be placed on a separate voter roll and could cast ballots only in U.S. House and Senate races.
Texas House Majority Signs HB 239 Bathroom and Locker Room Bill
House Bill 239 would mandate that family violence shelters, prisons and bathrooms and locker rooms of state and county buildings are segregated by state definitions of sex.
Spring Forward? Maybe Not in Texas.
Lawmakers here and in Washington have long debated ending the practice of changing the clocks twice a year.
Some Texas Lawmakers Want to Ban Countywide Voting
Election administrators say letting people cast a ballot at any polling site is more convenient for voters and cheaper for local governments.
Texas House to Pick New Speaker
The new speaker will have an impact on the direction of this year’s lawmaking.
John Cornyn Loses Bid to be Senate Majority Leader
Cornyn has for years signaled he wanted to succeed his close ally GOP leader Mitch McConnell. He lost in a vote decided by the Republican members of the Senate.
Texas Border Counties Show a Shift for Latino Voters
The former president captured 55% of Latino voters in the state, according to exit polls.
Corpus Christi to Hold Runoff Election
After the results are certified, the City Council will call for a runoff election scheduled for Saturday, December 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Trump, Cruz Keep Texas Red
Recent gains made by Democrats in past elections were wiped out, as Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and other Republicans won by wide margins.
Texas Deploys Election Day Response Legal Team
The Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team will be equipped to enforce Texas election laws and take immediate action on any contingencies, including issues seen in previous cycles such as ballot shortages, extended polling location closures, and improper extension of voting hours.
Real-time Results for the November 2024 election from Texas
Texas voters will choose the President, a U.S. Senator, U.S. House members and more in this election.
Texas University Students Accuse Officials of Vote Suppression
The county decided to not have an early voting site at a Laredo university because of historic low turnout. It will have one on Election Day.
How Texas Election Results Unfolds
By state law, Election Day totals must be submitted to the state within 24 hours after polls close. Meeting that deadline requires careful but quick work.
Texas Submits FOIA Request to DOJ After Biden-Harris Admin Targets Musk’s Voter Drives
The Biden-Harris Administration has refused efforts from Texas to ensure that noncitizens have not illegally registered to vote in Texas.
Texas Early Voting Rate Slightly Down
State data shows just two of Texas’ most populous counties have surpassed their voter turnout rate in 2020.
The Presidential Race Comes to Texas
Vice President Kamala Harris and Beyonce will rally in Houston while former President Donald Trump will sit down with podcaster Joe Rogan in Austin.
TX Secretary Nelson Reminds Voters to Check their Ballots
As Texans go to the polls for early voting ahead of the November 5 election, Secretary Nelson encourages voters to double-check their precinct numbers and candidate selections before casting a ballot.