Texas voters to decide on lowering property taxes in special election
An issue that's important to many Texas homeowners will be on the ballot in May. It could lower their property taxes.
An issue that's important to many Texas homeowners will be on the ballot in May. It could lower their property taxes.
Beto vs Abbott: Primary voting just starting, but observers looking ahead to fall matchup
Abbott, running for another term as governor, built up a bankroll of money before O’Rourke even entered the race last November and the likely Democratic nominee unlikely to catchup financially.
Abbott, running for another term as governor, built up a bankroll of money before O’Rourke even entered the race last November and the likely Democratic nominee unlikely to catchup financially.
Crowded Democratic field battles to replace U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson
With early voting started, voters will finally get their say as to who will replace longtime Congresswoman Johnson in what’s been a Democrat-safe seat for years. Monday was the first time since 1991 that she voted for a candidate in Texas' 30th Congressional District and it wasn’t her name.
With early voting started, voters will finally get their say as to who will replace longtime Congresswoman Johnson in what’s been a Democrat-safe seat for years. Monday was the first time since 1991 that she voted for a candidate in Texas' 30th Congressional District and it wasn’t her name.
Judge deals Texas narrow defeat over mail-in ballot limits
A federal judge on Friday night handed Texas’ elections overhaul a partial defeat days ahead of 2022′s first primary over rules that criminalize encouraging voters to get a ballot by mail.
A federal judge on Friday night handed Texas’ elections overhaul a partial defeat days ahead of 2022′s first primary over rules that criminalize encouraging voters to get a ballot by mail.
Here are some changes North Texans may notice while voting in March primary
From the gubernatorial race, to congressional seats and local races, a lot is at stake starting Monday.
From the gubernatorial race, to congressional seats and local races, a lot is at stake starting Monday.
North Texas voter guide: 2022 Texas primaries
Early voting starts Monday for local and statewide contests. This is a look at some of the most notable and most competitive contests locally across North Texas and how to find voter information.
Early voting starts Monday for local and statewide contests. This is a look at some of the most notable and most competitive contests locally across North Texas and how to find voter information.
2022 Texas Governor election: Democratic, Republican candidate guide
Thirteen candidates will be on the ballot in the March primary, with eight Republicans and five Democrats vying for their party's nomination.
Thirteen candidates will be on the ballot in the March primary, with eight Republicans and five Democrats vying for their party's nomination.
2022 Texas Attorney General election: Democratic, Republican candidate guide
The Democratic and Republican primary elections for Texas Attorney General will take place March 1, 2022. There are four Republican candidates and five Democratic candidates.
The Democratic and Republican primary elections for Texas Attorney General will take place March 1, 2022. There are four Republican candidates and five Democratic candidates.
Texas abortions fell 60% in 1st month under new limits
Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades, according to new figures that for the first time reveal a full accounting of the immediate impact.
Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades, according to new figures that for the first time reveal a full accounting of the immediate impact.
Beto O’Rourke criticizes Greg Abbott over power grid while campaigning in North Texas
Democratic candidate for governor, Beto O'Rourke, is making campaign stops in North Texas. He is hoping Texans are still angry about the power outages that happened last year.
Democratic candidate for governor, Beto O'Rourke, is making campaign stops in North Texas. He is hoping Texans are still angry about the power outages that happened last year.
1,500 mail-in ballot applications rejected in DFW due to new voter ID law, election officials say
With three weeks left to request a mail-in ballot, nearly 1,500 applications have been thrown out in Dallas and Tarrant counties mostly because of the new voter ID law. State and local officials say they are working fast to fix the issue.
With three weeks left to request a mail-in ballot, nearly 1,500 applications have been thrown out in Dallas and Tarrant counties mostly because of the new voter ID law. State and local officials say they are working fast to fix the issue.
Texas violated voting rights law during redistricting, retiring state GOP senator says
A senior Republican state senator with redistricting experience said he believes his party violated federal voting laws when it drew new boundaries for state Senate District 10 in the Fort Worth area.
A senior Republican state senator with redistricting experience said he believes his party violated federal voting laws when it drew new boundaries for state Senate District 10 in the Fort Worth area.
Texas Democrats want investigation into Abbott's Operation Lone Star
Democrats say they are concerned about reports coming out about the mental health of National Guard members called up to support Operation Lone Star.
Democrats say they are concerned about reports coming out about the mental health of National Guard members called up to support Operation Lone Star.
Ken Paxton hasn’t disclosed donors who fueled most of $2.8 million campaign haul
Attorney General Ken Paxton has not disclosed a large chunk of his campaign donors from the past six months, a week after he was required to report them to the Texas Ethics Commission.
Attorney General Ken Paxton has not disclosed a large chunk of his campaign donors from the past six months, a week after he was required to report them to the Texas Ethics Commission.
Retiring U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson looms large in crowded race to replace her
U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson has been so politically dominant that few Democrats have dared to challenge her. But her pending retirement unleashed a burst of young political talent who are blitzing the Dallas district in their bids to succeed her.
U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson has been so politically dominant that few Democrats have dared to challenge her. But her pending retirement unleashed a burst of young political talent who are blitzing the Dallas district in their bids to succeed her.
Texas Gov. Abbott says he will adopt 'Parental Bill of Rights' for education
During a campaign event Thursday Founder’s Academy in Lewisville, Governor Greg Abbott promised to adopt a so-called "Parental Bill of Rights." He claims it will make parents more involved in what their kids learn in school. But educators said it does nothing to help parents and plenty to hurt schools.
During a campaign event Thursday Founder’s Academy in Lewisville, Governor Greg Abbott promised to adopt a so-called "Parental Bill of Rights." He claims it will make parents more involved in what their kids learn in school. But educators said it does nothing to help parents and plenty to hurt schools.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has fought vaccine mandates, tests positive for COVID-19
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said Wednesday.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said Wednesday.
Beto O’Rourke raises $7.2 million in 46 days; Greg Abbott gets $18.9 million in six months
The figures confirm what has long been considered the case: O'Rourke is a strong fundraiser, but he is up against a juggernaut in Abbott, at least when it comes to the money the governor has saved up.
The figures confirm what has long been considered the case: O'Rourke is a strong fundraiser, but he is up against a juggernaut in Abbott, at least when it comes to the money the governor has saved up.
New Texas voting law causing some mail-in ballots to be rejected
Hundreds of requests have come into county offices statewide, and many are being rejected. That's because of a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott last year.
Hundreds of requests have come into county offices statewide, and many are being rejected. That's because of a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott last year.
New Texas law in effect Jan. 18 lays out rules for tethering dogs outside
A new Texas law in effect on January 18 defines what type of shelter a dog must have access to if left tethered alone outside, and it prohibits the use of certain kinds of restraints — including chains.
A new Texas law in effect on January 18 defines what type of shelter a dog must have access to if left tethered alone outside, and it prohibits the use of certain kinds of restraints — including chains.