“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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Courts
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals 2026 election: Who is running and what to know
The criminal court decides death penalty case appeals and rules on petitions for those who believe they’ve been wrongfully detained. Here are the candidates for the 2026 race.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas comptroller 2026: Who is running and what to know
Republican Don Huffines and Democrat Sarah Eckhardt are among the candidates vying to become the state’s chief financial officer. Here’s a look at where the field stands.
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State Government
Texas lieutenant governor: Who is running and what to know
The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here’s where GOP candidate Dan Patrick and democractic candidate Vikki Goodwin stand.
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Demographics
Texas candidates fighting earlier and harder for key Latino voters, analysts say
Panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival said candidates need to appeal to Hispanic voters as individuals rather than representatives of their respective parties.
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2026 Texas Elections
Delayed Texas voter applications highlight how difficult it is to register in the state, experts say
Texas is among eight states that don’t have universal online voter registration. A DPS snafu created a backlog of at least 200,000 applications this week.
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The 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Republicans expect to retain control of Texas House, lawmaker says
Rep. Mitch Little, R-Lewisville, made the remark during a conversation at the Texas Tribune Festival. Another lawmaker urged Paxton to debate Talarico in their race for U.S. Senate.
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Health care
Texas’ maternal health report delay is political and puts pregnant women at risk, lawmakers say
The highly anticipated report, which includes deaths that occurred after Texas banned abortions, has recommendations on how to reduce pregnancy risks.
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The 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Democratic statewide candidates offer careful optimism for November
The candidates argued that frustrations with decades of Republican control will lead to better results for Democrats in November.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas agriculture commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to know
Agriculture is the state’s second largest industry. Here’s a look at the 2026 midterm candidates to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.
