The Austin Democrat defeated Ken Paxton amid a statewide blue wave, becoming Texas’ first Democrat U.S. senator elected since 1988.
Republicans lost Texas as part of a national sweep by the Democrats.
All ten statewide judicial elections were won by Democrats as part of Tuesday’s blue wave.
The Texas Public Policy Foundation report calls for more transparency.
The fiscal 2026 report shows state expenditures increased by $9.2 billion, while the General Revenue Fund’s cash balance declined by $11 billion.
Democrats captured the Texas House, while Republicans retained the Senate, setting up a divided Legislature in January.
A new report recommends expanded statewide data collection in health care, education, and emergency services.
The Office of the Attorney General sued the county last week.
The attorney general’s office has opened an investigation into allegations that individuals on parole cast ballots in Harris County during the 2026 election.
The city’s eight Flock cameras are now disabled and will be removed.
With control of the U.S. Senate at stake, Republicans detail an extensive ground operation aimed at boosting turnout and defeating Democrat James Talarico.
The pair was accused of gathering information about U.S. military personnel and facilitating secret cash payments.
