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Texas election comes down to coin flip
After the Pasadena City Council election in Texas ended in a tie, a trusty coin flip was used to decide the winner.
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Former Democratic state House candidate among nine indicted for alleged vote harvesting in South Texas
The charges are the latest escalation in a probe that resulted in Texas authorities indicting six other Frio County area officials in May.
Texas ranks among least patriotic states in America. Here's why.
While Texas' military engagement ranked No. 13 in the country, the Lone Star State as a whole earned a No. 45 ranking, a bottom-tier position largely driven by a dismal civic engagement ranking of 47 out of 50. The only states with less patriotism than Texas? Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, New York and Arkansas, per WalletHub.
Colin Allred's Chances of Winning Texas Senate Election: Polls
Former Rep. Colin Allred makes another bid for Senate in Texas
What to know about special election to replace Kelly Hancock in the Texas Senate
The North Richland Hills Republican announced his resignation from the Texas Senate on June 19 and is poised to become the next Texas Comptroller on July 1. The leadership shake-up comes after Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he was stepping down to become chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.
Texas is among the 10 least patriotic states in 2025, study says. Here's where it ranked
Ahead of the Fourth of July, a study reveals the most and least patriotic states in 2025. See why Texas was named among the least patriotic.
HISD elected school board trustee Savant Moore announces run for Texas House District 142 seat
HISD elected school board trustee Savant Moore said he is planning to run for a Texas House seat in northeast Houston that is up for election in November 2026.
Texas Democrat who lost to Ted Cruz 8 months ago jumps into 2026 Senate race
NFL player and congressman, launched a Senate campaign against Sen. John Cornyn with promises to champion those who "play by the rules."
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Big changes on the way for early voting in Texas
Senate Bill 2753 will change the voting timeline in Texas for the first time since 1987 and would add more days and more hours for early voting
Special election set for Nov. 4 to fill Tarrant County state senator's vacated seat
Kelly Hancock's decision to leave the Texas Senate and run for state comptroller has had a cascading effect on Texas politics.
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Texas Legislature approved changes to election law, but some key GOP proposals stalled
Voters line up at a polling place in Bryan, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2024. The Texas Legislature passed election law changes this year that shift the schedule for early voting shifts to allow more weekend voting, and impose new restrictions on curbside voting. A proposed proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters didn't make it.