Kelly Hancock's decision to leave the Texas Senate and run for state comptroller has had a cascading effect on Texas politics.

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

Senator Brian Birdwell of Texas has officially announced that he will not seek re-election for his position as State Senator for District 22.

Retired firefighter and local cattle man, Bobby Cole, is running for Texas governor in the 2026 election. State Rep. Jay Dean announces plan for reelection campaign Cole has announced his run against current Gov.

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.

The election for the North Texas seat held by former state Sen. Kelly Hancock will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered on Friday.

Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke was joined at his San Antonio town hall by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and state Rep. James Talarico.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Tarrant County Republican leaders are denouncing Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French and urging him to resign.

It was a first for the City of Pasadena: a coin toss determined the winner of the city's council seat for District B.

Texas State Sen. Brian Birdwell, a Republican whose district includes a portion of Central Texas, on June 30 announced he will not seek re-election.

The Texas Secretary of State’s Office has launched a new election security grant program to strengthen election integrity in all 254 counties in Texas. It is funded through the federal Help America Vote Act.