Texas House Democratic group raises $3.6 million in three months
The Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee has raised over $3.6 million in just under three months, a massive cash infusion as the party pushes to take control of the lower chamber for the first time since 2002.
The Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee has raised over $3.6 million in just under three months, a massive cash infusion as the party pushes to take control of the lower chamber for the first time since 2002.
Groups sue Texas governor to block limits on ballot drops
Civil rights and voter advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block an order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that dramatically reduced the number of drop-off locations for mail ballots.
Civil rights and voter advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block an order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that dramatically reduced the number of drop-off locations for mail ballots.
No straight-ticket voting in Texas for 2020 general election, court says
November’s elections are too close for Texas to make changes now and restore a straight-ticket voting option, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
November’s elections are too close for Texas to make changes now and restore a straight-ticket voting option, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
MJ Hegar raises $13.5 million in third quarter, a huge improvement over past hauls
The fundraising bonanza left Hegar with over $8 million cash on hand at the end of this month, her campaign said. Cornyn, who has had a decisive financial advantage from the start, had $14.5 million in the bank at the end of June.
The fundraising bonanza left Hegar with over $8 million cash on hand at the end of this month, her campaign said. Cornyn, who has had a decisive financial advantage from the start, had $14.5 million in the bank at the end of June.
2020 Election: How do I vote in Texas?
We have put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2020 Election, including important dates, voter registration information, and early voting locations.
We have put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2020 Election, including important dates, voter registration information, and early voting locations.
Dallas salon owner Shelly Luther, State Rep. Drew Springer in runoff for Texas senate seat
Shelly Luther, the salon owner who went to jail after violating a court order for opening her business during the pandemic, will face State Rep. Drew Springer in a runoff for the District 30 State Senate seat.
Shelly Luther, the salon owner who went to jail after violating a court order for opening her business during the pandemic, will face State Rep. Drew Springer in a runoff for the District 30 State Senate seat.
Big dollars spent on Texas Senate District 30 special election
Observers are watching Drew Springer, a current state representative for part of that senate district, and Shelley Luther, the Dallas salon owner who came to national attention after being jailed over reopening her business.
Observers are watching Drew Springer, a current state representative for part of that senate district, and Shelley Luther, the Dallas salon owner who came to national attention after being jailed over reopening her business.
2020 Election: Texas hasn’t voted Democrat since 1976, but the state is in play this year, experts say
The Lone Star State is seeing rapid transformation, and thus it is increasingly becoming known as a highly contested potential battleground state ahead of the 2020 election.
The Lone Star State is seeing rapid transformation, and thus it is increasingly becoming known as a highly contested potential battleground state ahead of the 2020 election.
Am I registered to vote in Texas? Deadline to register is October 5
The last day to register to vote in Texas is Monday, October 5.
The last day to register to vote in Texas is Monday, October 5.
North Texans requesting mail-in ballots for upcoming election at record-breaking numbers
North Texas is shattering records when it comes to requests for mail-in ballots. Elections administrators say that means there could be a very high turnout for the November presidential election.
North Texas is shattering records when it comes to requests for mail-in ballots. Elections administrators say that means there could be a very high turnout for the November presidential election.
Conservative megadonor backs Shelley Luther for Texas Senate with $1 million loan
The conservative megadonor Tim Dunn is backing Shelley Luther in her Texas Senate bid with a $1 million loan, a large amount for such a race.
The conservative megadonor Tim Dunn is backing Shelley Luther in her Texas Senate bid with a $1 million loan, a large amount for such a race.
Democratic allies fighting to flip Texas House join forces for $1.1 million digital ad campaign
A coalition of groups working to flip the Texas House is unveiling a $1.1 million digital ad campaign backing 11 candidates.
A coalition of groups working to flip the Texas House is unveiling a $1.1 million digital ad campaign backing 11 candidates.
Gov. Abbott asks Texans to petition against "defunding" police departments
Governor Greg Abbott wants Texans and candidates running for office to sign a pledge that they back police and won't push to defund police departments.
Governor Greg Abbott wants Texans and candidates running for office to sign a pledge that they back police and won't push to defund police departments.
National Democratic group to spend $6.2 million in effort to flip the Texas House
A national Democratic super PAC is pumping over $6 million in to the fight for the Texas House majority.
A national Democratic super PAC is pumping over $6 million in to the fight for the Texas House majority.
Texas sues over Harris County plans to send mail ballot applications
The fight over mail balloting in Texas, one of the few states not allowing more people to vote by mail in November, grew Monday when the state sued to stop more than 2 million registered voters around Houston from receiving applications to submit their ballots by mail.
The fight over mail balloting in Texas, one of the few states not allowing more people to vote by mail in November, grew Monday when the state sued to stop more than 2 million registered voters around Houston from receiving applications to submit their ballots by mail.
Federal appeals court hears Texas vote by mail expansion case
A federal appeals court panel heard arguments Monday on whether to expand voting by mail in Texas.
A federal appeals court panel heard arguments Monday on whether to expand voting by mail in Texas.
USPS warns 46 states, DC about election mail delays that could affect whether ballots get counted
The U.S. Postal Service has sent letters to 46 states, warning it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail for the November election will arrive in time to be counted.
The U.S. Postal Service has sent letters to 46 states, warning it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail for the November election will arrive in time to be counted.
Texas lawmakers propose policing reforms in George Floyd Act
Some Texas Democratic lawmakers are pushing for police reform in the state with a planned bill that’s named after George Floyd.
Some Texas Democratic lawmakers are pushing for police reform in the state with a planned bill that’s named after George Floyd.
Texas politicians push back on Trump’s proposal to delay November 2020 election
Texas politicians on Thursday pushed back on the idea of delaying November’s general election after a startling tweet from President Donald Trump floating the proposal.
Texas politicians on Thursday pushed back on the idea of delaying November’s general election after a startling tweet from President Donald Trump floating the proposal.
Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert, who hasn't worn a mask, tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, forcing him to abruptly cancel his plan to travel to his home state with President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One, a House Republican aide said.
Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, forcing him to abruptly cancel his plan to travel to his home state with President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One, a House Republican aide said.