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.

Proposed Texas redistricting map would drastically shift Democrat-held seats

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.

Democrats preparing for 2028 presidential race in early voting states

The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.

Collin County approves hand-marked paper ballots for in-person voting

The Collin County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the purchase of equipment on Monday to implement hand-marked paper ballots for in-person voting, effective with the November 2025 election.

Texas voters to decide on constitutional amendment clarifying that only U.S. citizens can vote

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.

McKinney mayoral race heads to a runoff

Voters in McKinney will have another chance to decide who will become their next mayor. The choices will be between Bill Cox and Scott Sanford.

Arlington voters approve bonds for $200.8M to improve streets, safety, library

For the May 3, 2025 bond election, Arlington residents voted to approve bonds that included 27 projects across five categories for a total of $200.8 million.

Garland mayor will be decided in a runoff

In a six-candidate race, voters in Garland will have another chance to decide between Deborah S. Morris and Dylan Hedrick to be their new mayor.

Frisco voters reject $160M performing arts center bond

In addition to the bond, the city also asked voters to authorize the Frisco Economic Development Corporation to use sales tax revenue on the project. That proposition also failed.