Texas catches federal suit for dismantling diversity-related business contract program

A first-of-its-kind lawsuit for the United States is unfolding in Texas, challenging state government action to dismantle a diversity-related contracting program. 

2026 Election: The economy may become a top issue in November

The outcome of the midterm election may not hinge on some of the hot topics that drove primary voters to the ballot box. The economy may flip the political narrative in Texas and across the nation.

The economy and the 2026 election
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The outcome of the midterm election may not hinge on some of the hot topics that drove primary voters to the ballot box. The economy may flip the political narrative in Texas and across the nation.

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. 

Heated political races in Texas morphs into spiritual warfare

Political spiritual warfare is starting to gain ground as the midterm fight moves from the Primary election. The Texas Senate race may be the biggest battleground.

Texas U.S. Senate race is still a hot topic
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Political spiritual warfare is starting to gain ground as the midterm fight moves from the Primary election. The Texas Senate race may be the biggest battleground.

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.

Texas Supreme Court blocks polling hours extension
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Williamson County was at the focus of primary election night controversy after a judge ordered certain polling locations to extend voting hours.

Rep. Talarico hosts victory party
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Texas Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic nomination for state Senate. He's hosting a victory party to celebrate.

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.

Texas Primaries: A look at the U.S. Senate race
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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.

Texas Primaries: Recap of high profile races
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In some political races, we know who will be on the ballot in November. Other races will be going to a runoff election.

How did Trump-endorsed candidates fare in the Texas primaries?

Trump's candidates won the Republican nomination in 24 of 28 U.S. House of Representatives primary elections. The other four are going to a runoff election in May.

These Texas primary races are heading to a runoff

In Texas, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote total before they can be declared the winner. If no candidate reaches that threshold, a runoff election is held between the two top vote-getters.