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Texas Voters Reject Billions in New Property Taxes, Bond Debt
Texas Voters Reject Billions in New Property Taxes, Bond Debt
Dozens of local bonds and tax rate increases were rejected by voters on Tuesday.
Senfronia Thompson Launches Speaker Bid as Democrats Seize Texas House
Senfronia Thompson Launches Speaker Bid as Democrats Seize Texas House
The longtime Houston Democrat was the first to enter the race as election results were still rolling in Tuesday night.
Republicans Lose Texas House, Keep Senate
Republicans Lose Texas House, Keep Senate
Democrats captured the Texas House, while Republicans retained the Senate, setting up a divided Legislature in January.
Democrats Sweep Texas Statewide Offices, Ending 32 Years of Republican Control
Democrats Sweep Texas Statewide Offices, Ending 32 Years of Republican Control
Republicans lost Texas as part of a national sweep by the Democrats.
Democrats Sweep Statewide Judicial Races
Democrats Sweep Statewide Judicial Races
All ten statewide judicial elections were won by Democrats as part of Tuesday’s blue wave.
Huffines Releases 2026 Cash Report
Huffines Releases 2026 Cash Report
The fiscal 2026 report shows state expenditures increased by $9.2 billion, while the General Revenue Fund’s cash balance declined by $11 billion.
Report Calls for More Data on Immigration’s Costs to Texas
Report Calls for More Data on Immigration’s Costs to Texas
A new report recommends expanded statewide data collection in health care, education, and emergency services.
Harris County Clerk Halts Race-Based Targeting of ‘Get Out the Vote’ Ads Following Lawsuit
Harris County Clerk Halts Race-Based Targeting of ‘Get Out the Vote’ Ads Following Lawsuit
The Office of the Attorney General sued the county last week.
Paxton Announces Arrests of Convicted Felons Accused of Illegal Voting
Paxton Announces Arrests of Convicted Felons Accused of Illegal Voting
The attorney general’s office has opened an investigation into allegations that individuals on parole cast ballots in Harris County during the 2026...
Young Woman Threatens Turning Point Speaker at UT San Antonio
Young Woman Threatens Turning Point Speaker at UT San Antonio
She celebrated “Kirkaversary” and suggested the speaker needed a “neck brace.”
Gina Hinojosa Denies Defending Police Defunding Before Being Read Her Own Words
Gina Hinojosa Denies Defending Police Defunding Before Being Read Her Own Words
The Democrat gubernatorial candidate disputed previous reporting before being confronted with her 2020 statements and legislative record.
Texans to Turn Clocks Back Despite Law Supporting Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Texans to Turn Clocks Back Despite Law Supporting Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Texas lawmakers approved year-round daylight saving time last year, but the change requires federal authorization.