Senator John Cornyn may need Donald Trump's endorsement to win the GOP primary runoff against Ken Paxton, but may need distance from him to defeat Democrat James Talarico in the November general election.
Austin shifts lobbying reporting responsibility from city departments to lobbyists themselves, raising transparency concerns from some council members.
Primary results in two redrawn congressional districts suggest the GOP’s South Texas gains may not be as secure as once thought.
James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary with 52.8% of votes amid voting challenges in key counties.
Texas has no term limits for governor, allowing Greg Abbott to seek a fourth term in 2026 as he leads in the Republican primary.
Governor Greg Abbott seeks a historic fourth term in 2026, facing challenges from Democrats like Gina Hinojosa and Republicans including 10 primary opponents, as Texas has not elected a Democratic governor since 1995.
President Donald Trump visited a Whataburger in Corpus Christi after a speech, buying burgers for patrons and receiving a '47' table tent gift, while emphasizing midterm election importance in his remarks.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. toured Cunningham Elementary’s cafeteria as parents protested outside in Austin.
Residents restored the colorful stripes and painted nearby driveways after the city cited a federal directive to eliminate nonstandard road markings.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales denies allegations of a past relationship with a deceased former aide, which has become a political flashpoint in his reelection bid. The aide's death was ruled a suicide.
Austin removed three painted crosswalks, including two rainbow designs, after the Federal Highway Administration ordered them restored.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and State Rep. James Talarico held campaign events in Austin as early voting began in Texas.
A University of Houston poll indicates Governor Abbott's endorsed candidates are behind in Republican primaries for comptroller and agriculture commissioner, testing his political influence.
The Texas primary election is March 3. Here’s when early voting begins, registration deadlines and how to check your voter status.
A stunning Democratic upset win in a deep-red Texas Senate district quickly gave way to renewed intraparty tensions over a controversial allegation in the U.S. Senate primary.
Kamala Harris relaunches her campaign's KamalaHQ social media accounts as "Headquarters," a permanent youth organizing initiative with People For the American Way.
Rep. James Talarico is hosting the rally, which is expected to include appearances by Joaquin Castro, Greg Casar and Gina Hinojosa.
Union organizer Marcos Vélez, a first-time Democratic candidate, enters the Texas lieutenant governor race arguing both parties have failed working-class voters, as he challenges Republicans and critiques his own party's leadership.
Texas’ 2026 primary election is approaching. Here’s when to register to vote, when early voting begins and what to know before Election Day.
Democratic candidates U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Texas Rep. James Talarico will debate live at 2 p.m. CT on Jan. 24, streamed on KXAN platforms.
