Texans must register to vote at least 30 days before an election — that means Feb. 2 for the primary, April 27 for the runoff and Oct. 5 for the general.

Senator Paul Bettencourt filed an administrative election complaint against Harris County with the Secretary of State’s office. In it, he accused the county of having registered voters on the rolls using P.

Nine members of Congress from Texas are stepping down, signaling a loss of seniority and influence for the state in Washington after the 2024 elections.

Texas. Voters will see 18 statewide races, all congressional seats, most state legislative seats and a variety of local positions on the ballot.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is a Republican representing Texas, a Republican state. Yet his reelection next year is one of the most closely watched in the country, columnist Ron Faucheux writes.

Lawmakers worked this year to address Texas' property taxes by increasing the tax break homeowners get on their property — and new proposals have already been made for the 2027 legislative session.

The ballot is solidified for the 2026 Republican and Democratic primaries. See who's running for Lubbock County area offices.

The state party claims crossover votes by Democrats and independents infringe on Republicans’ freedom of association under the First Amendment. Disability advocates argue the move to require party registration would discourage political participation.