Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck-and-neck in the country’s most expensive U.S. Senate race on record. The outcome’s ripple effects will extend years.
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Harris County, Texas AGโs office reach agreement on removal of get-out-the-vote ad tags
Despite the agreement in which both sides declared victory, the lawsuit the AG filed against the county over the ads is only on pause through Nov. 3.
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Data Centers in Texas
Rick Perry loses reelection to board of Fermi, the data center company he co-founded
A spokesperson for Fermi says Perry can remain on the board until his successor is elected, and he remains eligible for reelection.
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Courts
Texas Supreme Court blocks deposition intended to identify group behind transgender mailers
The ruling came 15 minutes before a Wyoming-registered group was scheduled to answer questions in a deposition ordered by a Travis County judge.
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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. Hereโs our list of contests to watch.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas governor 2026: Who is running and what to know
The governor is Texasโ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and responding to crises. Hereโs a look at where GOP candidate Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa stand.
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2026 Texas Elections
An Hinojosa win would be a political feat, but she wouldnโt inherit the power Abbott holds
Even if a Democrat were in the Governorโs Mansion, Republicans would likely control the Legislature. Divided government could mean limited political control.
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Politics
Suburban Houston voters will be the first in Texas to decide the fate of Flock cameras
Tuesdayโs election will determine if League City can keep its 55 cameras operating along city roads.
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2026 Texas Elections
Voting rights groups in Texas have cut back on outreach efforts amid threat of criminal penalties
State lawmakers passed strict restrictions in SB1 that criminalize paid workers helping voters with mail ballots.
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2026 Texas Elections
Tracking the money raised and spent in the U.S. Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton
See the latest fundraising totals, where the money is coming from and how super PACs are spending in whatโs poised to be Texasโ most expensive Senate race.
