Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced the reviews, which were requested by Gov. Greg Abbott, on Monday. Results are due Dec. 31.
Texas Legislature
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State Government
Texas agency sues to stop release of data center records that it says could aid terrorists
A lawsuit will test whether Texas officials can withhold data center location details under the state Homeland Security Act.
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TribCast
TribCast: Are Texas’ voter systems ready for a contentious election?
Votebeat’s Natalia Contreras joins TribCast to explain the state of Texas’ voter rolls one month before election day.
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Higher Education
Texas college campus protest law faces First Amendment challenge
A federal appeals court will consider whether restrictions on protests at Texas’ public universities and colleges violate constitutional rights.
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2026 Texas Elections
These are the most competitive November races up and down Texas’ midterm ballot
Texas has an unusually large slate of competitive races for the state Legislature and U.S. House this year. Here’s our list of contests to watch.
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2024 Texas Elections
Texas Tribune voting guides: Who is on the ballot?
View and easily share in-depth voter guides by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization.
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2026 Texas Elections
Tribune’s sample ballot tool now includes local elections for 16 million Texas voters
The updated 2026 election ballot tool is a major expansion and part of The Texas Tribune’s mission to help Texans shape the future.
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The 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Listen to 23 of our favorite panels from the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
This year’s festival featured conversations about the 2026 elections, AI, immigration, water and much more. Catch up now in podcast form.
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2026 Texas Elections
Republicans won’t moderate if Democrats gain ground in the Texas House, hardline leader says
“None of us are willing to go backwards and say, ‘Oh, well, we lost a few seats, so our policy agenda is going to change,” state Rep. Mitch Little said at last week’s Texas Tribune Festival.
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The 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Watch: Joaquin Castro, Sigrid Gonzalez and Rochelle Garza discuss Texas’ ICE detention centers
People who have been inside Texas’ ICE detention centers describe what’s happening, who’s being held and what it means for communities, families and the rule of law at 2:15 p.m. Saturday.
