Proposition 3 is part of a package of 17 proposed constitutional amendments that have been placed for voter approval in Tuesday’s election.
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Colin Allred Launches Another Senate Bid After 2024 Defeat
The 2026 race is already shaping up to be one of the most closely watched contests in the country.
What’s on the Ballot: 17 Proposed Amendments Head to Voters in November
From property taxes to bail reform, 17 proposed constitutional amendments will be on the ballot.
Joan Huffman Launches Campaign for Texas Attorney General
Huffman joins a field that already includes State Sen. Mayes Middleton and former U.S. Department of Justice official Aaron Reitz.
Abbott Backs Kelly Hancock as He Steps Into Comptroller Office
Current Comptroller Glenn Hegar will be leaving to take over as chancellor of Texas A&M next month.
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Speaker Battle Fuels Early 2026 Primary Challenges for Texas Republicans
The Republican Party of Texas has made clear it will seek to censure members who fail to vote for the party’s nominee for Speaker.
Kirk Watson Officially Certified as Winner of Austin Mayoral Race
This is Watson’s third non-consecutive term as mayor.
‘Monumental’ Win: Republicans Flip 23 Texas Appeals Court Seats
GOP judicial candidates won 25 of 26 contested courts of appeals races on Tuesday’s ballot.
Texas Republicans Have 26 Freshmen House Members and 2 New State Senators
Republicans picked up two new House seats and a Senate seat in majority-Hispanic South Texas.
Trump Wins Big with Hispanics, Flipping South Texas Counties
The border counties have historically favored Democrats down the ballot.
Texas Sends Four New Congressmen to Washington, DC
Two Republicans and two Democrats won their elections to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Dallas Voters Approve Two of the Citizen-led HERO Amendments
Two of the three HERO amendments proposed have passed.
Republican Flips McLennan County Commissioner Seat
The seat has been held by Democrats for 125 years.
Donald Trump Wins Texas
Redistricting conducted since the last presidential election has given Texas 40 electoral votes—two more than in 2020.
Republicans Flip South Texas Senate Seat
The rematch between Democrat incumbent Morgan LaMantia and Republican Adam Hinojosa swung in Hinojosa’s favor.
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Rep. VanDeaver Holds Off Challenger in HD 1 Republican Primary Runoff
VanDeaver, a five-term incumbent, was forced into the head-to-head after the March 5 primary election.
Alan Schoolcraft Unseats State Rep. John Kuempel
Schoolcraft, a former member of the Texas Legislature, may return to the House for District 44 after the November general election.
Dade Phelan Escapes Defeat While Allies Fall
The Speaker of the House fended off a challenge to his seat, now he is seeking to lead the House in 2025.
Keresa Richardson Beats Disgraced Incumbent Frederick Frazier in GOP Runoff
Richardson is also expected to win the general election to represent Texas House District 61 in Collin County.
Andy Hopper Defeats Incumbent Lynn Stucky in Rematch
The two previously faced off in 2022 for House District 64.
Texas GOP Passes New Rule to Close Primaries from Democrat Influence
Nearly 73 percent of Republican voters approved a ballot proposition in support of closed primaries during the March 2024 primary election.
Las Vegas Sands Casts Its Lots With Primary Runoff Spending
An out-of-state special interest group has dollar signs in its eyes, but first it needs to defend its pro-gambling incumbents.
New Casino-Funded PAC Spends Big to Help Dade Phelan and Allies
Campaign finance records reveal the Texas Defense PAC is wholly funded by Miriam Adelson, the owner of the Las Vegas Sands casino group.
Runoff Preview: Covey Squares off Against Speaker Phelan for House District 21
David Covey is running against incumbent State Rep. Dade Phelan to represent the southeast Texas district.
What a 1,000 Mile Bus Trip Says About the Shifting Balance of Power in Austin
Incumbents campaigning against colleagues has been a forbidden practice. Now it’s a three-day tour.