In leaked audio, Ken Paxton says Trump convention dropped Republican polling numbers
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton told a private fundraiser that President Donald Trump's midterm convention hurt the party's candidates, according to leaked audio from the event.
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton told a private fundraiser that President Donald Trump's midterm convention hurt the party's candidates, according to leaked audio from the event.
Voter registration glitch update
In Travis County, election officials had more than 30,000 forms in the backlog. As of Sept. 29, they have processed 30 percent of the forms and expect to finish before the start of early voting.
In Travis County, election officials had more than 30,000 forms in the backlog. As of Sept. 29, they have processed 30 percent of the forms and expect to finish before the start of early voting.
2026 Election: Texas counties rush to process tens of thousands of backlogged voter registrations
County election offices across Texas are in an "all-hands-on-deck" sprint to process tens of thousands of delayed voter registration records following a technical error at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
County election offices across Texas are in an "all-hands-on-deck" sprint to process tens of thousands of delayed voter registration records following a technical error at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Election officials work to resolve error before deadline
County election offices across Texas are in an "all-hands-on-deck" sprint to process tens of thousands of delayed voter registration records following a technical error at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
County election offices across Texas are in an "all-hands-on-deck" sprint to process tens of thousands of delayed voter registration records following a technical error at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
2026 Election: San Antonio congressional race heats up
The start of early voting for the midterm elections is now less than a month away. With time running out, Democrats and Republicans are both ramping up attack ads.
The start of early voting for the midterm elections is now less than a month away. With time running out, Democrats and Republicans are both ramping up attack ads.
Political messaging as midterms get closer
The start of early voting for the midterm elections is now less than a month away. With time running out, Democrats and Republicans are both ramping up attack ads.
The start of early voting for the midterm elections is now less than a month away. With time running out, Democrats and Republicans are both ramping up attack ads.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Talarico's lead narrows over Paxton in Texas US Senate race
Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
'Protect College Sports Act' could get final vote in Senate soon
Texas Senator Ted Cruz has co-sponsored the “Protect College Sports Act." On Thursday, he explained why he is confident the bill will not get sacked on Capitol Hill.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz has co-sponsored the “Protect College Sports Act." On Thursday, he explained why he is confident the bill will not get sacked on Capitol Hill.
'Protect College Sports Act' could get final vote soon
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz co-sponsored the 'Protect College Sports Act' and explained why he is confident it will not get sacked on Capitol Hill
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz co-sponsored the 'Protect College Sports Act' and explained why he is confident it will not get sacked on Capitol Hill
New poll puts Talarico ahead in Texas Senate race
A new poll shows Democrats in Texas have a chance to win two statewide races in November, something they haven't done in more than 30 years.
A new poll shows Democrats in Texas have a chance to win two statewide races in November, something they haven't done in more than 30 years.
Talarico vs. Paxton: Who has the better plan to lower costs?
In a Texas Senate race defined by the rising cost of everyday life, Ken Paxton and James Talarico are offering voters different approaches to affordability. Paxton is proposing new tax deductions, an expanded Child Tax Credit and permanent "Trump Accounts," while Talarico is calling for higher wages, expanded tax credits and tougher action against corporations he says are contributing to higher prices.
In a Texas Senate race defined by the rising cost of everyday life, Ken Paxton and James Talarico are offering voters different approaches to affordability. Paxton is proposing new tax deductions, an expanded Child Tax Credit and permanent "Trump Accounts," while Talarico is calling for higher wages, expanded tax credits and tougher action against corporations he says are contributing to higher prices.
Texas voters still believe in the state. They’re less confident about its future
Texans say they still believe in the Lone Star State, but are becoming more worried about its future, according to a new poll.
Texans say they still believe in the Lone Star State, but are becoming more worried about its future, according to a new poll.
Texas DPS voter registration error leaves thousands of applications unprocessed ahead of midterm deadline
A Texas Department of Public Safety error means about 11 months’ worth of voter registration applications were never sent to county election officials, creating a severe backlog less than two weeks before the November midterm deadline.
A Texas Department of Public Safety error means about 11 months’ worth of voter registration applications were never sent to county election officials, creating a severe backlog less than two weeks before the November midterm deadline.
2026 Election: New poll shows movement in several top Texas races
A new poll shows the race for the U.S. Senate between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is now essentially tied. But the poll also shows a growing problem for one of the candidates within their own party.
A new poll shows the race for the U.S. Senate between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is now essentially tied. But the poll also shows a growing problem for one of the candidates within their own party.
November midterms poll numbers
A new poll shows the race for the U.S. Senate between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is now essentially tied. But the poll also shows a growing problem for one of the candidates within their own party
A new poll shows the race for the U.S. Senate between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is now essentially tied. But the poll also shows a growing problem for one of the candidates within their own party
Criminal complaint filed against Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick over AI attack ads
Texas State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, the Democratic nominee for Texas Lt. Governor, has filed a criminal complaint against current Lt. Governor Dan Patrick over two AI attack ads.
Texas State Rep. Vikki Goodwin, the Democratic nominee for Texas Lt. Governor, has filed a criminal complaint against current Lt. Governor Dan Patrick over two AI attack ads.
Austin ICE shooting: Abbott comments on incident during Gainesville event
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he is “catching up on the details" following a shooting in Austin involving an ICE officer and a Venezuelan man.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he is “catching up on the details" following a shooting in Austin involving an ICE officer and a Venezuelan man.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa on Austin ICE shooting
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa spoke about the shooting during a press conference in Houston concerning AI in schools.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa spoke about the shooting during a press conference in Houston concerning AI in schools.
Bo French leads Railroad Commission race despite drop in favorability, poll shows
Republican railroad commission candidate Bo French is seeing his favorability among Texas voters drop amid his controversial social media posts.
Republican railroad commission candidate Bo French is seeing his favorability among Texas voters drop amid his controversial social media posts.