Texas bill creating more weekend early voting could boost turnout, but delay election results

Texas bill creating more weekend early voting could boost turnout, but delay election results

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here. Texans will have a new schedule for … Read more

“All eyes on San Antonio”: Democratic disunity, GOP push turn mayor’s race into a political battleground

“All eyes on San Antonio”: Democratic disunity, GOP push turn mayor’s race into a political battleground

Register for The Quick, The Texas Tribune’s everyday newsletter that maintains readers up to speed up on the most vital Texas information. National press, statewide political numbers and also a documentary crew all have their eyes educated on a San Antonio mayoral race that could make the city a sign of the Democratic resistance– or … Read more

Texas House Advances Bill to Arm Election Judges

Texas election judges could carry guns if bill OK’d by House becomes law

Texas Lawmakers Debate Controversial Bill Allowing Election Judges to Carry Guns in Polling Places: What You Need to Know A seismic shift in Texas election security policy unfolded this week as the state House advanced a contentious bill permitting election judges to carry concealed firearms at polling locations. With heated debates over voter safety, election … Read more

Paxton Announces Indictment of Six, Including Frio County Officials, in Election Fraud Probe

Frio County public officials among six indicted after elections investigation, Paxton says

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Indicts Six in Frio County Ballot Harvesting Case: Legal and Political Implications Explored Breaking News: Texas AG’s Election Integrity Unit Targets Alleged Vote Harvesting Scheme in South Texas Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday the indictment of six individuals—including five public officials—for their alleged involvement in a ballot harvesting … Read more

Sen. John Cornyn announces leadership team, including Trump pollster, for 2026 reelection campaign

John Cornyn Bolsters 2026 Reelection Bid With Trump-Linked Dream Team, Sets Stage for Explosive GOP Primary Showdown Against Ken Paxton U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is leaving nothing to chance in his 2026 reelection campaign, assembling a powerhouse team of veteran Republican operatives with deep ties to former President Donald Trump’s political network. The move … Read more

School board races across Texas deal losses for many conservatives

Texas School Board Elections Deliver Blow to Conservative Agenda: Analyzing the Fallout and Future Implications The 2025 Texas local elections have delivered a seismic shift in the state’s education landscape, as conservative school board candidates suffered sweeping defeats across key districts. These losses mark a significant setback for Republican-aligned efforts to reshape public school curriculums, … Read more

Texas Lawmakers Consider Ending May Elections After Saturday’s Final Vote

Will Saturday’s elections be the last one in May for Texas?

Texas May Say Goodbye to May Elections: How Senate Bill 1209 Could Reshape Local Democracy and Boost Voter Turnout By [Your Name], Texas Political Analyst | Published [Date] LUFKIN, Texas — This Saturday’s municipal elections could mark the end of an era in Texas. Under Senate Bill 1209, a controversial proposal advancing through the state … Read more