Texas Democrats need to do some soul-searching, political scientist says

Tuesday night was more than a warning to Texas Democrats. They will need to do some major soul-searching, says SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson.

New faces, same majority when TX legislature reconvenes

34 new lawmakers will head to the Texas state house when the 89th legislative session begins in January.

How DFW’s 4 largest counties voted in the 2024 presidential election

The former president turned president-elect easily won all 40 of Texas’ electoral votes, but he was not the top pick in Dallas-Fort Worth’s largest county.

Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn wins reelection

Tarrant County voters elected Republican Bill Waybourn to serve as sheriff for another four years.

Dallas votes to decriminalize 4 oz. of marijuana

Proposition R amends the city charter to decriminalize the drug, making it the lowest enforcement priority for the Dallas Police Department.

Updates: 2024 Election Day in North Texas

Follow the 2024 Election in North Texas and around the country throughout the day with live updates and live results as they start to come in.

Julie Johnson to become first LGBTQ+ Congress member from the South

Texas state Rep. Julie Johnson (D) will take over the seat vacated by Colin Allred. Johnson will be the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent Texas, and all of the South, in Congress.

Congressman Pete Sessions reelected to Texas' 17th congressional district

Congressman Pete Sessions has been reelected to the 17th Congressional District for the U.S. House of Representatives. He beat Democrat Mark Lorenzen.

Donald Trump wins Texas, AP projects

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has won the state of Texas and its 40 electoral votes, according to a call from the Associated Press.

Craig Goldman wins U.S. House District 12 seat

Republican Craig Goldman will take over the seat held by Congresswoman Kay Granger since 1997.