FOX 7 Discussion: Can Democrats flip Texas representative seats?
Texas Tribune political correspondent Patrick Svitek joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the possibility of Democrats flipping Texas congressional seats blue.
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments on mass mailing vote-by-mail applications
A social media post in late August triggered the court fight. In the post, the Harris County clerk announced he was going to mail every registered voter in that county a vote-by-mail application.
Travis County voters can hand deliver personal mail-in ballots starting Oct. 1
Voters in Travis County will be able to hand deliver their own mail-in ballots beginning October 1 at four drive-thru locations. This option will be available until Election Day on November 3.
Political groups call for poll watchers, counties call for poll workers
Some political groups are calling for poll watchers but counties say they are in need of poll workers.
DA denies indictment against Sheriff Chody is politically motivated
Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody is accused of interfering with the in-custody death of Javier Ambler by allegedly tampering with evidence.
Javier Ambler's family reacts to indictment against Sheriff Chody
The attorney representing the family of Javier Ambler has released a statement in reaction to an indictment against Williamson County Sheriff Chody.
Sheriff Chody indicted on tampering charge for Javier Ambler case
Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody has been indicted on a tampering charge in connection to the case surrounding the death of Javier Ambler.
East Texas county commissioner accused of vote-harvesting in 2018
According to the Gregg County District Attorney Tom Watson, more than 360 mail-in ballots were requested claiming voter disability.
Federal judge blocks Texas' repeal of straight-ticket voting
A federal judge has blocked Texas from eliminating straight-ticket voting in November.
Abbott announces legislative proposals against 'rioters'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference on Thursday, September 24 to announce legislative proposals that would target "rioters."
Group of Latina friends create “La Política” to mobilize young Latinx voters
La Política, is a progressive, non-partisan group whose focus is getting the young Latino community civically engaged.
Counties in need of poll workers following high voter registration numbers
With the high number of potential voters comes the need for a lot of poll workers, more than 2500 in Travis County’s case.
"Your Minute is Up" pushing to recall Mayor Adler, 3 council members
In order for a recall to take place, the group would need 10% of registered voters in Austin, as well as 10% of voters in each of the council member's districts to sign a petition.
2020 Election: Texas hasn’t voted Democrat since 1976, but the state is in play this year, experts say
The Lone Star State is seeing rapid transformation, and thus it is increasingly becoming known as a highly contested potential battleground state ahead of the 2020 election.
Texas Supreme Court blocks Harris Co. Clerk from sending unsolicited mail-in ballot applications
Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins was planning to send the applications to all registered voters in Harris County. The Texas Supreme Court entered its order in response to a filing made earlier on Tuesday by Attorney General Paxton.
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals stays ruling on Texas GOP convention, GRB doors stay shut
Conservative lawyer Jared Woodfill confirmed to FOX 26 that Federal Judge Lynn Hughes ruled the party can have their in-person convention .
Texas Supreme Court refuses to order Houston to host Texas GOP convention
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed an appeal of a state district judge’s denial of a temporary restraining order sought by the state Republican Party.
Houston leaders ask Texas Republicans to cancel convention
Houston city leaders on Monday asked the Texas Republican Party to cancel its in-person convention set for next week, calling it a potential "super spreader" event.
Supreme Court doesn’t wade into Texas mail-in voting battle
Early voting in Texas begins Monday for primary runoff elections that had been postponed to July over coronavirus fears, but Texas is now one of the nation’s coronavirus hotspots as confirmed cases reach record levels and Gov. Greg Abbott reimposes restrictions.
Abortion providers sue Texas over coronavirus outbreak order
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.