Voting in Texas: Races to watch across the state
Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.
Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.
New Texas laws aimed at stopping squatters, speeding up eviction process
Texas homeowners now have more power to protect their properties. Two laws now in effect are aimed at stopping squatters and speeding up the eviction process.
Texas homeowners now have more power to protect their properties. Two laws now in effect are aimed at stopping squatters and speeding up the eviction process.
Williamson County Election Day voting locations, times
Voters in Williamson County will cast their ballots in state and local elections this Tuesday.
Voters in Williamson County will cast their ballots in state and local elections this Tuesday.
Hays County Election Day voting locations, times
Voters in Hays County will cast their ballots in state and local elections this Tuesday.
Voters in Hays County will cast their ballots in state and local elections this Tuesday.
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett considers bid for U.S. Senate
Recent polling shows Crockett with a potential early lead in the crowded Democratic primary field.
Recent polling shows Crockett with a potential early lead in the crowded Democratic primary field.
Travis County Election Day voting locations, times
Voters in Travis County will cast their ballots in state and local elections this Tuesday.
Voters in Travis County will cast their ballots in state and local elections this Tuesday.
Texas voters pass Proposition 8 on state inheritance taxes
A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.
A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.
Texans growing more pessimistic about the economy, new poll finds
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
SNAP benefits: Over 140K Central Texans will lose due to shutdown; List of resources for those in need
As the government shutdown continues, hundreds of thousands of Central Texans will soon lose their SNAP benefits.
As the government shutdown continues, hundreds of thousands of Central Texans will soon lose their SNAP benefits.
Texas judges can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
James Talarico campaign announces list of more than 100 endorsements
The Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate nomination is heating up. The James Talarico campaign announced he has more than 100 endorsements from key party members from across the state.
The Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate nomination is heating up. The James Talarico campaign announced he has more than 100 endorsements from key party members from across the state.
Texas attorney general sues Tylenol maker over autism claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the makers of Tylenol claiming the company failed to warn customers about the risk of taking the drug during pregnancy.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the makers of Tylenol claiming the company failed to warn customers about the risk of taking the drug during pregnancy.
Austin's controversial Prop Q has sparked strong opinions
The controversial Proposition Q has sparked strong opinions this cycle. So far, more than 45,000 voters have submitted their ballots early in Austin.
The controversial Proposition Q has sparked strong opinions this cycle. So far, more than 45,000 voters have submitted their ballots early in Austin.
2025 Kyle mayor race: Who are the candidates?
Four people are running to be the next mayor of Kyle. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis sat down and spoke with three of the four candidates.
Four people are running to be the next mayor of Kyle. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis sat down and spoke with three of the four candidates.
Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt announces House bid
The Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt launched a congressional bid for the House seat being vacated by Republican Michael McCaul.
The Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt launched a congressional bid for the House seat being vacated by Republican Michael McCaul.
Texas secretary of state investigating voter rolls
Over 2,000 registered voters have been flagged as potential non-citizens by the Texas Secretary of State's Office.
Over 2,000 registered voters have been flagged as potential non-citizens by the Texas Secretary of State's Office.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett may ditch redrawn district for Senate bid: Interview
Recent polling showed that Crockett has a potential early lead in the crowded Democratic primary for Sen. John Cornyn's seat.
Recent polling showed that Crockett has a potential early lead in the crowded Democratic primary for Sen. John Cornyn's seat.
These 17 Texas propositions are on the ballot for the November election
The amendments largely deal with tax reductions for select members of the state population, prevention of additional taxes, and funding for certain institutions and infrastructure.
The amendments largely deal with tax reductions for select members of the state population, prevention of additional taxes, and funding for certain institutions and infrastructure.
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.
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.