The all-Republican high court decides some of the most consequential cases impacting Texans’ lives. Here’s a look at who’s running for four of the court’s seats on the 2026 ballot.
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Energy
Trump’s proposed ban on diesel exports could have unintended consequences for Texas refineries
Experts say the president’s goal of lowering gas prices by prohibiting exports would devastate the energy sector and cause fuel shortages.
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State Government
Suspect tied to credible threat of Texas Capitol attack arrested
The Department of Public Safety arrested a 40-year-old Converse resident after receiving credible information about a “violent attack” on the state Capitol, the agency said.
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Immigration
Austin man shot by ICE agent charged with assault, resisting arrest
In a federal criminal complaint, DHS says Wilber Rafael Garces Perez knew he was fleeing federal agents and his car’s sideview mirror struck an officer. A judge ordered him to remain in detention.
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Public Education
Texas schools reported losing 14,200 immigrant kids last year. The true number is likely higher.
The actual enrollment loss amid increased deportation efforts is much higher as the federal definition that identifies immigrant students is limited, experts said.
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2026 Texas Elections
In private remarks, Ken Paxton said Trump’s midterm convention hurt his Senate campaign
The attorney general said the Trump-led GOP gathering in Dallas “dropped our numbers,” according to a recent audio recording published by The New York Times.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas congressional races 2026: Who is running and what to know about key U.S. House seats
The state’s six most competitive U.S. House contests include four redrawn seats Republicans hope to flip and two where they are playing defense. All are majority Hispanic.
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2026 Texas Elections
Here’s how to register to vote in Texas before the Oct. 5 deadline
Here’s how to check your registration, see if you’re eligible to vote and how to register in advance of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections for Texas’ U.S. Senator, governor and more.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas agriculture commissioner candidates trade ineligibility jabs
The candidates accused one another of not having ties to the agriculture industry, a requirement under state law.
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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.
