Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds

Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.

Tony Gonzales drops out of race for House reelection in Texas

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from a congressional district rooted in San Antonio, has dropped out of a runoff race for his reelection after a scandal over an affair gained national attention. 

GOP House leaders ask Gonzales to drop reelection bid after affair confession

Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have asked Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to drop out of his race for reelection. 

Paxton says he might drop from Senate race if federal voter ID bill passes

Texas AG Ken Paxton says he would consider dropping out of the U.S. Senate runoff election if Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.

James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech

Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night. 

Texas Primary: GOP battle for U.S. Senate nomination should not go into runoff, Trump says

President Trump said the GOP battle for the Senate nomination should end now without a runoff in May. The idea comes as incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton were quick to start trading late night verbal punches.

Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law

Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.

Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’

After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."

James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in US Senate race

State Rep. James Talarico has been declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

Talarico awaits final results in Democratic primary for Senate
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Texas State. Rep. James Talarico talked to supporters Tuesday night after the Democratic race for Senate was determined to be too close to call.

Paxton moves to runoff against Cornyn for Senate seat
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will have to face Sen. John Cornyn a second time as the candidates move to a May runoff for the incumbent senator's seat.

Texas Primary: Crockett's U.S. Senate race
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett also hopes to get the democratic nomination. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt is at Crockett's watch party.

Texas Primary: Talarico's U.S. Senate race
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The democrats have a close primary for Cornyn's seat. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King is at James Talarico's watch party

Texas Primaries: U.S. Senate race for James Talarico
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Texas State representative James Talarico is neck and neck in the competitive Senate Race to try and flip the seat currently held by Sen. John Cornyn.

Texas leaders react to deadly Austin mass shooting leaving 3 dead, 14 injured

Texas primary candidates and federal officials are responding to a fatal mass shooting outside an Austin beer garden that left three dead and 14 injured as the FBI investigates potential ties to terrorism.

Cornyn to introduce 'Dalilah's Law,' mentioned in Trump's State of the Union address

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says he'll be the one introducing "Dalilah's Law" — a new proposal mentioned by President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address while honoring a young girl. 

Texas Senate Primary candidates Ken Paxton, John Cornyn attend Trump's State of the Union address

Texas Representative Troy Nehls has invited State Attorney General Ken Paxton to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, a move that brings the contentious Texas Republican Senate primary between Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn to the national stage.