David Muto

Most Texans still aren’t optimistic about the future of the country, according to a new University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. But a deep partisan divide underlies the data.

Your evening reading: state urges “motor voters” to check registration status; A&M System launches accountability site; tracking the early vote in Texas

Republicans at the top of the ticket in Texas will cruise to double-digit victories next week, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.

Your evening reading: debate over debates heats up in CD-23; video captures altercation over Obama yard signs in Lubbock; Davis releases ad accusing Shelton of lying

The showdown between Attorney General Greg Abbott and international election observers hit new dramatic heights on Thursday.

Your evening reading: Clinton, Cheney headlining campaign events tonight; 5th Circuit upholds ban on gun sales to people under 21; comptroller’s report details public school debt

Texas may miss out on the presidential drama, but a flurry of campaign activity today — including a visit from Bill Clinton — will seek to remind voters about drama further down the ballot.

Your evening reading: state officials say cancer-research fund will recover from controversy; speculation about Romney cabinet includes Texas names; Cruz campaigns for Sheets

The battle over voting rights in Texas appears to have gone international, and some state officials aren’t happy about it.

Your evening reading: Cruz, Shelton out with new ads; Republican state senator expresses support for gay rights legislation; fourth company in technology fund files for bankruptcy