Hays County changes some voting locations to meet ADA accessibility standards
Hays County has relocated two voting locations and closed another to meet ADA accessibility standards, says the county's elections administrator.
Hays County has relocated two voting locations and closed another to meet ADA accessibility standards, says the county's elections administrator.
Texas identifies thousands of potential noncitizens registered to vote
Potential noncitizen voters were identified in 189 of the state's 254 counties.
Potential noncitizen voters were identified in 189 of the state's 254 counties.
These are the key 2025 races to watch in November
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Central Texans hit the polls for early voting
People lined up to cast their early ballots in Central Texas
People lined up to cast their early ballots in Central Texas
Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply
No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.
No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.
Texas early voting: What to know
Early voting is underway across Texas. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot.
Early voting is underway across Texas. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot.
Austin Firefighters Association petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing in city charter
The Austin Firefighters Association is petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing per truck in the city charter. This would go on the May 2026 ballot.
The Austin Firefighters Association is petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing per truck in the city charter. This would go on the May 2026 ballot.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for Texas governor
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.
Love Austin PAC files, then withdraws ethics complaint against website opposing tax increase
In a few weeks, Austinites will vote on a tax rate increase on Proposition Q. There is some bickering between a pro-tax hike political action committee and the creator of a website opposed to it.
In a few weeks, Austinites will vote on a tax rate increase on Proposition Q. There is some bickering between a pro-tax hike political action committee and the creator of a website opposed to it.
Debate on controversial Prop Q
In a few weeks, Austinites will vote on a tax rate increase on Proposition Q. There is some bickering between a pro-tax hike political action committee and the creator of a website opposed to it.
In a few weeks, Austinites will vote on a tax rate increase on Proposition Q. There is some bickering between a pro-tax hike political action committee and the creator of a website opposed to it.
AG Paxton files motion to keep Democrats from voting in Texas GOP primaries
Paxton filed the motion jointly in a federal court with the Republican Party of Texas on Thursday. The RPT sued Secretary of State Jane Nelson at the beginning of September to achieve the same goal.
Paxton filed the motion jointly in a federal court with the Republican Party of Texas on Thursday. The RPT sued Secretary of State Jane Nelson at the beginning of September to achieve the same goal.
Paxton, Crockett lead in latest Senate primary polls
Statewide polling shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a narrow lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination, while U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads among likely Democratic candidates.
Statewide polling shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a narrow lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination, while U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads among likely Democratic candidates.
Should Austin have a tax rate increase? Prop Q on ballot this November
Austin voters will see a property tax increase on the ballot this November. Supporters say “care, not cuts” while opponents say the city should take a closer look at spending.
Austin voters will see a property tax increase on the ballot this November. Supporters say “care, not cuts” while opponents say the city should take a closer look at spending.
Strong opinions on Prop Q in Austin
Austin voters will have a property tax increase on the ballot this November. The city said an increased tax will help fund vital services. While some groups are campaigning for Prop Q, others are calling it wasteful spending.
Austin voters will have a property tax increase on the ballot this November. The city said an increased tax will help fund vital services. While some groups are campaigning for Prop Q, others are calling it wasteful spending.
Justice Department sues six more states in push for voter data
States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.
States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.
DOJ suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states
The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.
The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.
Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection
Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.
Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.
'I am angry': Mamdani on reports of Trump offering Adams a job
“What do these people actually stand for besides power?" New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani addresses reports Trump may offer Mayor Adams a job in his administration.
“What do these people actually stand for besides power?" New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani addresses reports Trump may offer Mayor Adams a job in his administration.
Texas congressman sues California Gov. Gavin Newsom over redistricting plan
A Texas congressman is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over Newsom's attempt to redraw California's congressional map in response to Texas redrawing its maps.
A Texas congressman is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over Newsom's attempt to redraw California's congressional map in response to Texas redrawing its maps.
Texas Republicans sue Secretary of State over open primary system
The Texas Republican Party filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jane Nelson in an attempt to close the party's primary elections in the state to only registered Republicans.
The Texas Republican Party filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jane Nelson in an attempt to close the party's primary elections in the state to only registered Republicans.