Election Day: What to know before you vote on Tuesday

Texans can vote on Tuesday on 17 state constitutional amendments, as well as various local leaders and propositions.

Texas voters pass Proposition 8 on state inheritance taxes

A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.

Bitcoin mining company files suit to remain operational in Hood County

The company wants a temporary restraining order against multiple Hood County officials in an effort to stop the election that would incorporate the area known as Mitchell Bend.

These 17 Texas propositions are on the ballot for the November election

The amendments largely deal with tax reductions for select members of the state population, prevention of additional taxes, and funding for certain institutions and infrastructure.

These are the key 2025 races to watch in November

The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

Early voting begins in Texas: What you need to know

Early voting is open in Texas and there is a lot at stake in November, including 17 proposed amendments to the State Constitution.

Early Voting begins in Texas
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Early voting is open in Texas. There is a lot at stake in November, including 17 proposed amendments to the State Constitution. Also, voters will see changes this year.

Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply

No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.

Collin County ditches electronic machines for paper ballots ahead of November election

Collin County is implementing a major change to paper ballots for the November election, citing transparency concerns despite its previous efficient electronic system, as officials train for the new process ahead of early voting next week.

AG Paxton files motion to keep Democrats from voting in Texas GOP primaries

Paxton filed the motion jointly in a federal court with the Republican Party of Texas on Thursday. The RPT sued Secretary of State Jane Nelson at the beginning of September to achieve the same goal.

Paxton, Crockett lead in latest Senate primary polls

Statewide polling shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a narrow lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination, while U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads among likely Democratic candidates.

Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection

Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.

Texas Republicans sue Secretary of State over open primary system

The Texas Republican Party filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jane Nelson in an attempt to close the party's primary elections in the state to only registered Republicans.

Trump says he will require voter ID with executive order

President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.

Tarrant County officials vote to reduce polling sites
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Tarrant County commissioners voted to cut nearly half of the county's early voting sites and more than 100 Election Day locations, sparking debate about voter suppression and accessibility.