Conservative group ‘Empower Texans’ staffers mock Gov. Greg Abbott's wheelchair use

Two staffers for a hard-right political action group in Texas have been suspended after leaked audio caught them making fun of Governor Greg Abbott and his use of a wheelchair.

Advocacy groups urge Texas officials to expand voting access amid COVID-19

In a letter sent to Governor Greg Abbott, Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs, and all 254 county clerks, the organizations are asking state and local elections officials to take urgent steps to ensure safety and accessibility in the upcoming elections. 

Former U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson laid to rest Monday

Former congressional representative and Air Force veteran, Sam Johnson, was laid to rest Monday.

Poll: Biden, Trump in virtual tie in Texas

Trump has a one-point lead over the former vice president, 44-43, a Quinnipiac University poll found.

Texas Supreme Court rules against vote-by-mail expansion during COVID-19 pandemic

The ruling comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a petition to the Court to order local officials to follow Texas election laws regarding mail-in ballots.

Ruling that would expand Texas mail-in voting put on hold

A federal appeals court Wednesday quickly put on a hold a ruling that paved the way in Texas for a dramatic expansion of mail-in voting due to fears of the coronavirus.

GOP agitator makes board of education runoff

 The 15-member board helps set policy and curriculum for the state's public school system.

Houston voters stuck in line for hours on Super Tuesday

Texas is one of 14 states to head to the polls during Super Tuesday! We're getting reports of long lines at the polls and voting machine errors.

Texas voters receiving robocalls with misinformation about Super Tuesday

The Texas Secretary of State's Office received reports that voters were receiving robocalls stating election misinformation related to Tuesday's primary.