After the Pasadena City Council election in Texas ended in a tie, a trusty coin flip was used to decide the winner.

Successful measures include a new early-voting schedule, revised mail-voting procedures and limits on curbside voting.

Birdwell has represented Senate District 22, which includes Waco and Marlin, as well as the Eastland area and a portion of Arlington, for 15 years.

Democrat Colin Allred has launched his 2026 campaign for U.S. Senate in Texas, challenging incumbent Republican John Cornyn. He is the first major Democrat to announce a Senate bid, but others, including Beto O'Rourke and Joaquin Castro, have expressed interest.

NFL player and congressman, launched a Senate campaign against Sen. John Cornyn with promises to champion those who "play by the rules."

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - New election laws and guidelines have become cause for concern for Brazos County Elections Administrator Trudy Hancock. She took to the county’s commissioner court on Tuesday to highlight potential hardships.

The contest coincides with the state’s November uniform election, when voters across Texas will already be at the polls to decide local offices and ballot measures.