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Texas elections aren’t official until they get certified. Here’s how it works.
Ken Paxton appears to cancel final rally of his “Come and Take It” tour at the Alamo.
Voting rights groups in Texas have cut back on outreach efforts amid threat of criminal penalties
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Incomes grew in some parts of the state and fell in others, according to new U.S. Census Bureau figures. Meanwhile, homeowners are paying more to keep a roof over their heads.
Even if a Democrat were in the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans would likely control the Texas Legislature. Divided government could mean limited political control.
Lawmakers have a full plate when the Texas Legislature meets in January. Hear from Houston lawmakers and civic leaders on their priorities for education, affordability and the state budget. In Houston & online, Dec. 1. RSVP:
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~7.4 million Texans voted early (expected to climb a bit as more ballots trickle in).
That puts turnout at about 39%, nearly matching the modern-day highwater mark for a midterm set in 2018, when O'Rourke challenged Cruz.
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The morning after the election, @eklib and @MWatkinsTrib will be joined by @kaylaguo_ to break down the results from the U.S. Senate race, the battles for statewide office and what they mean for Texans. In Austin & online Nov. 4. RSVP:
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More than 7.4 million Texans voted early in 2026 election, nearly matching 2018 pace.
For Democrats to win in Texas, young Black voters must vote in record numbers. Harris County advocates are betting on it.
Dems hope to clinch the state by flipping Collin County, Paxton’s homebase and a longtime GOP bastion
With U.S. Senate control at stake, Republicans fear the once-unthinkable: a blue Texas.
In the Texas House, Brandon Creighton championed laws aimed at curbing what GOP leaders saw as liberal influence on campuses.
Now as Texas Tech chancellor, he wants to push the limits on what professors teach.
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How can rural communities in Texas thrive economically, deliver essential services and build futures worth staying for? Join rural leaders, policymakers and innovators for a symposium to figure it out. In Abilene & online, Nov. 18-19. RSVP:
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As South Texas Republicans brace for losses, Ryan Guillen’s career offers a possible roadmap back
Texas parks department fights to withhold draft agenda amid fears of Boca Chica sale to SpaceX.
The Pineywoods Broadband Coalition plans to address major concerns about broadband expansion in East Texas and provide training on how to use technology.
To flip Texas, Democrats will need to post historic numbers in the suburbs, taking advantage of their growth and Trump’s poor approval rating.
To keep the state under GOP control, Republicans must hold the suburbs steady — or at least limit the anticipated leftward shift from spiraling out of control.
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Voters in the Houston-area suburb of League City will be the first in Texas to decide whether to remove Flock surveillance cameras from city streets.
“Silence is getting a bit loud”: Emails show UT leaders took heat for slow response to Bo French post
