Democrats hoping to pick up Texas House seats
Between expected high turnout and Donald Trump, Democrats see chances for modest gains in the Texas House. Full Story
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Between expected high turnout and Donald Trump, Democrats see chances for modest gains in the Texas House. Full Story
Republicans wrested away seats in Pasadena and San Antonio districts last election, and the ousted Democrats are trying to get them back. Full Story
A leading Hispanic Republican in Texas has decided to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Full Story
Texas election officials generally encourage folks to cast their votes early to avoid long lines on Election Day. Full Story
On Nov. 8, Texans will finally find out what impact Donald Trump's presidential campaign has had on their reliably Republican state. Full Story
Hey, Texplainer: When I show up to the polls to vote, do I need my photo ID? Full Story
Did you have any trouble voting? What does the 2016 election mean to you? We want to hear from you. Full Story
Mark Miller, a Libertarian running for Railroad Commission, is gaining an unusual amount of attention in a turbulent election cycle, leaving his party hopeful that it can make a splash in a statewide race. Full Story
An out-of-district house and a Child Protective Services vote are the topics of competing campaign materials from incumbent Republican Rep. Kenneth Sheets and his opponent, Democrat Victoria Neave. Full Story
The Securities and Exchange Commission's Friday decision is the latest blow to Attorney General Ken Paxton, who's been under a legal cloud for more than a year. Full Story
Hey Texplainer: I hear that a poll watcher may be lingering nearby while I vote. What does Texas law say they can and cannot do? Full Story
The voting-age population figure being used by the Texas secretary of state's office to calculate registration and turnout percentages may be off the mark. Full Story
Texas has denied Russian officials’ request to observe the state's voters in their polling places. Full Story
"I think sometimes a lady needs to be told when she’s being nasty," U.S. Rep. Brian Babin told radio host Alan Colmes Thursday. Full Story
Eleven-term state Rep. Dawnna Dukes will probably win re-election in the heavily Democratic 46th House district, even though she's announced her retirement. Full Story
The Obama administration will ask the U.S. 5th Circuit to overturn a federal judge's order blocking new rules for accommodating transgender students in public schools. Full Story
Days after a House hearing in which lawmakers gave the issue skeptical treatment, Patrick made clear private school choice topped his list of legislative priorities. Full Story
Donald Trump's top supporter in Texas said Thursday he expects a "peaceful transition" of power in November as the Republican presidential nominee continued to decline to say he would accept the outcome of the election. Full Story
Here are five moments from the back-and-forth at the presidential debates that highlight Texas issues. Full Story
“Unfortunately you were provided with 4 tickets which were not intended for your office,” read the letter slipped under legislators’ doors. Full Story