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Texas AG Ken Paxton absent from letter condemning election violence, urging peaceful transition
On the eve of Election Day, 51 attorneys general from around the country signed a…
Track votes for Ted Cruz, Colin Allred and more Texas races
Follow election results from across Texas, from U.S. Senate to the state legislature.
In the Documents: Far-Right Efforts to Undermine Election Trust in Harris County, Texas
Since 2020, Harris County, Texas, has been the focus of many baseless claims about election…
Beyoncé to Elon Musk: How Texas celebrities are voting in 2024
These singers, actors and sports legends let their voices be heard.
Pregnant teenager died trying to get help on three trips to Texas ERs
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U.S. Senate live election results for Texas
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is facing U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Dallas)
Quick guide to what’s on the ballot in North Texas
Texas’ political landscape for the next two years may come down to a few key…
Donald Trump aims for a third Texas win as voters head to polls
Both Trump and Harris chose to visit the Lone Star state in the closing weeks of…
With Goldman seeking higher office, who will win race to represent Texas House District 97?
This story will be updated after polls close at 7 p.m. Nov. 5. For the…
Here are the races to watch in Texas on Election Day
It’s here. It’s finally Election Day. Donald Trump is expected to win Texas, according to…
‘It’s not a monolith’: Why no political party can claim the ‘Hispanic vote’ in Texas
Candidates in either party can’t “just parachute in, eat Mexican food and listen to a mariachi…
North Texans to decide Tuesday on 10 races for U.S. House of Representatives
Decision 2024 North Texans to decide Tuesday on 10 races for U.S. House of Representatives…
Texas’ high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down
A new breed of activists wants Texas to tame costs by building more housing. But longstanding…
How Texas’ abortion ban could hand Supreme Court seats to Democrats
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, voters have chosen to preserve access…
Opinion: Sorry haters, Texas isn’t turning blue in this election
Texas isn’t just a red state, it’s a beacon of conservative values. It’s that way because…
Texas GOP amplifies voter fraud claims amid tight Senate race
Texas Republicans are making a preemptive push to paint the 2024 election as illegitimate and rife…
Opinion | I preach against abortion. But I’m voting for Kamala Harris.
It is a commonly held belief in many circles that evangelical Christians — to say…
Conservative Texas pastor rebukes “habitually lying” Donald Trump
One of the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) most prominent Black pastors, Dwight McKissic of Cornerstone…
AMBER alert issued for Texas 12-year-old missing since July
Authorities in Texas are still searching for a 12-year-old boy who has been missing since…
Dems want to turn GOP-held South Texas congressional seat back to blue
Tuesday’s rematch between the Latina political opponents in Texas Congressional District 15 is one of the…
With election looming, Ted Cruz fights for third term, highlights Texas’ economic growth
El Paso, TX (KFOX14/CBS4) — Senate incumbent Ted Cruz made a stop in El Paso…
With election looming, Ted Cruz fights for third term, highlights Texas’ economic growth
El Paso, TX (KFOX14/CBS4) — Senate incumbent Ted Cruz made a stop in El Paso…
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Voters to decide if Texas sticks with Ted Cruz or flips to Colin Allred
Decision 2024 Voters to decide if Texas sticks with Ted Cruz or flips to Colin…
In final days of Senate race, Cruz courts Latino voters along the bor…
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In final days of Senate race, Cruz courts Latino voters along the border and Allred rallies in his hometown
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Texas House candidate campaigning in churches, in potential legal violation
A congressional candidate in Texas has been actively campaigning at events in churches that feature…
‘So touched’: Texas town’s Kamala Harris rally sparks blue hope
The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Texans pour cold water on Democratic hopes for a blue Lone Star State
Texas residents aren’t sold on claims that the Lone Star State could flip blue in…
Ted Cruz Rallies Texans, Blasts Allred’s “Dangerous” Voting Record | News Radio 1200 WOAI | The Joe Pags Show
Photo: Brandon Bell / Getty Images News / Getty Images Senator Ted Cruz joined Joe…
Texas AG to deploy ‘rapid response legal team’ to polling places on Election Day
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will deploy poll watchers to “major counties” across the state…
Free transportation to polling places on Election Day in Texas
TEXAS — Election Day is quickly approaching, and public transportation services across the state want…
Texas Republican leader condemned for repeated use of R-word, homophobic insults
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With days to go, Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred make final push in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
It’s a race to the finish line as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, the incumbent Republican,…
Conservative Civil War Brews In Key Texas Oil Town As Election Approaches
The local Republican establishment in a major Texas oil town has turned against the city’s…
Texas Republican leader condemned for repeated use of R-word, homopho…
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Ted Cruz, Colin Allred make spirited final pitches to Texas voters in Senate race
JOURDANTON, Texas — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred are making…
Paxton sues doctor accused of violating ban on gender transition care for minors
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed another lawsuit against a…
GOP Funding Surges In Texas Senate And House Races As Election Day Approaches
With one week to go until election day, Texas is seeing a final push of…
Reading, writing and religion? A Texas curriculum advisory board’s link to faith-based advocacy Reading, writing and religion? A Texas curriculum advisory board’s link to faith-based advocacy
Have you read the San Antonio Report’s 2024 voter guide? Our guide includes more than…
Rockwall earns Travel Texas designation
Gov. Greg Abbott announced this week that the city of Rockwall has become the fifth…
New documentary ‘Our Texas, Our Vote’ explores the complexity of ‘the Latino vote’ in the state
“I’ve been wondering why Latinos don’t have more of a presence in the Legislature now that…
Are Californians moving to Texas creating a blue wave? What the data shows.
Texas Republicans often say “Don’t California My Texas.” Recent research shows that’s likely not happening.
The Conservative Strategy to Ban Abortion Nationwide
Letter from the Southwest The Conservative Strategy to Ban Abortion Nationwide A local referendum in…
Elon Musk is pouring millions into Texas state races. But he’s quiet on Ted Cruz
Elon Musk has not given directly to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s campaign or to political…
Ted Cruz, Colin Allred make spirited final pitches to Texas voters in Senate race
JOURDANTON, Texas (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred are…
Ted Cruz, Colin Allred make spirited final pitches to Texas voters in Senate race
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With $2 Million for G.O.P. Judges, Elon Musk Wades Further Into Texas Politics
After moving to Texas about four years ago, Elon Musk had largely avoided getting involved…
Colin Allred, Ted Cruz make final pitches to Texas voters for U.S. Senate seat
JOURDANTON, Texas (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred are…
Either way, outcome of Texas HD 70 race may signal political shift in Collin County
Democrat Mihaela Plesa is the incumbent in Texas House District 70. But Gov. Greg Abbott says…
Texas Land Commissioner acquires 1,402-acre ranch along Texas Mexico border for security reinforcement
AUSTIN – Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced today that the Texas General Land…
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues El Paso doctor for prescribing gender transition drugs to minors
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued an El Paso doctor…
Elon Musk joins list of billionaires funding Texas PAC backing GOP judicial candidates
Elon Musk has donated $2 million to the Texas-based Judicial Fairness PAC, making him the…
A lawman’s change of heart
Editor’s note: This report is part of “Seeds of Distrust,” an investigative collaboration between reporters…
Elon Musk wants a Texas compound for his kids and baby mamas: report
Elon Musk speaks at rally for former President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden. (ANGELA…
Is Montgomery County ‘the reddest county in the state’?
Unlike other booming Texas suburbs that have undergone political shifts to the left,…
‘I love East Texas’: Ted Cruz connects with voters at Tyler rally
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Prominent Texas church quietly quits the SBC
Note: This story was updated Oct. 29 with additional comments from church leaders. One of…
A PAC funded by North Texas billionaires targets ‘soft on crime’ judges with questionable claims
It’s hard to miss the provocative advertisements popping up across North Texas — on television,…
Republicans Cling to Slim Leads in Nebraska and Texas Senate Races
In Nebraska, Dan Osborn, an independent, is in a tight race with Senator Deb Fischer,…
Texas Standard for Oct. 29, 2024: Brazos County voters to decide whether livestock should roam free or be fenced in
This election season, Brazos County voters will weigh in on two propositions related to Texas’ open…
Texas’ high housing costs sparked a movement. The fight could shape the state for years to come
This is the first part of a series of stories on housing affordability in Texas.…
Crypto PACs Rally Behind Ted Cruz’s Senate Campaign Amid Tight Texas Race
Crypto-focused political action committees are increasingly focusing their efforts on Texas as election day in…
Democrats hope for Texas upset in Allred-Cruz race
Rep. Colin Allred (D) is homing in on suburban voters to pull him over the finish…
‘I know he’s not everybody’s favorite flavor:’ Texas voters weigh in on the Cruz-Allred contest
Early voting is underway in the U.S. Senate contest between the Republican incumbent, Sen. Ted…
These Texas House races could determine the state’s next Speaker
AUSTIN, Texas — When Texans cast their ballots in the November election, they will not…
Texas’ high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come
The Austin City Council meets on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Austin. Credit: Maria Crane/The…
Texas’ high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come.
This is the first part of a series of stories on housing affordability in Texas.…
Early voting turnout down slightly compared to 2020 election
AUSTIN, Texas — Many Texans who vote early are trying to avoid the expected long…
9 North Texas seats in the state House will have new faces after Election Day
Thanks to a wave of retirements and primary election defeats, nine North Texas seats in…
‘I love East Texas’: Ted Cruz connects with voters at East Texas rally
With less than two weeks until Election Day, more than 300 people turned out Friday…
Republican mega-donor is trying to get thousands of Texas voters removed
Republican megadonor Steven Hotze filed a lawsuit seeking the removal of tens of thousands of…
Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battles
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Texas high court judge being outspent by Democrat ahead of election
Democrats see an opening to break through on the all-Republican court over its rulings…
Meet the donors fueling $1M+ state House races in San Antonio
Have you read the San Antonio Report’s 2024 voter guide? Our guide includes more than…
Texas pastor publicly prays over Trump without fear of tax penalties
Pastor Jack Graham has long advocated for Trump while calling the Harris-Walz ticket “the…
Either way, outcome of Texas HD 70 race may signal political shift in Collin County
Democrat Mihaela Plesa Texas is the incumbent in Texas House District 70. But Governor Greg…
As support for Texas child care reform grows, most Tarrant County lawmakers remain quiet
More than 120 groups from across the state have called on lawmakers to address issues…
Texas lawmakers reaching out to Latino, Black voters across the country
Texas lawmakers reaching out to Latino, Black voters across the country
Senator Ted Cruz Champions Border Security, Economic Growth, and Texas Values in South Texas Speech
Texas Border Business Texas Border Business McAllen, October 22-2024–In a recent speech, Senator Ted Cruz…
Texas sues federal government over voters’ citizenship data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Tuesday, saying…
Your lawsuit against X is required to be filed in Texas, according to new terms of service
Lawsuits filed against X, formerly known as Twitter, have to be filed in federal court…
If It Survives in Court, Texas’ Immigration Law Could Upend
Texas challenged federal supremacy by creating a state crime for illegal entry into the U.S.…
Texas sues Biden administration over voter citizenship data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security on…
Q&A: Isaac, Duval running for Texas House of Representatives District 73 seat
Editor’s note: Several candidate responses have been trimmed to meet the word count limit of…
Harris ad shows a Texas woman who lost baby and nearly died from sepsis
It’s is part of a final push by Harris to highlight how medical care has…
Odessa bans transgender people from using restrooms that don’t match …
LGBTQ+ advocates called the ban one of the most extreme measures enacted by a local…
13 Investigates looks into what has been to sent to Texas AG’s voter fraud tip line
13 Investigates sifted through 1,059 emails to Attorney General Ken Paxton’s illegal voting tip line.…
Former president Donald Trump to make stop in Austin on Friday
The GOP presidential nominee will hold a press conference and appear on Joe Rogan’s podcast…
Meet the Candidates: Brent Hagenbuch and Dale Frey for Texas State Senate
The Texas State Senate seat in District 30 is up for grabs, and Republican Brent…
Texas Republicans and Democrats spar in ‘Billboard War’
A Republican “matched” a Democratic billboard with his own message on a billboard sharing the…
If it survives in court, Texas’ immigration law could upend immigrati…
Texas challenged federal supremacy by creating a state crime for illegal entry into the U.S.…
In Texas, a Crisis of Inaction Without Consequence
In the face of our leaders’ blatant disregard, short-lived outrage is not enough. It’s time…
Robert Roberson’s case spotlights Texas’ GOP divide on criminal justi…
Texas’ junk science statute has remained hamstrung for the last decade. So too have other…
Harris will campaign in Texas to highlight state’s abortion ban in a pitch to battleground voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will head to reliably Republican Texas just 10…
To win in Texas, U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred aims to appeal to Democrats and moderates
Early voting is already underway in Texas for the November election, and the biggest statewide…
Kamala Harris’ visit to Texas: A sign of shifting political battlegrounds?
HOUSTON – Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Houston this Friday ahead of…
Texas State Senate – District 27 candidates speak about issues as early voting is underway
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Whenever you turn on the TV right now you’re going to…
Harris will campaign in Texas to highlight state’s abortion ban in a pitch to battleground voters
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to head to reliably Republican Texas just 10 days…
A tale of two cities
LEWISVILLE, Texas — Deep in the heart of Texas’ sprawl, the city of Lewisville embodies…
Democrats Keep the Dream Alive in Texas
A tightening in the polls for the Senate race, and millions from George Soros, has…
Texas A&M continues woke push as it becomes the newest tradition | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
Once again, as many of the ones written before, this article is written by a…
Ted Cruz compared to Homer Simpson in Texas attack ad
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has been compared to animated character Homer Simpson in an…
Kamala Harris to rally in Houston days before Election Day
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Harris will campaign in Texas to highlight state’s abortion ban in a pitch to battleground voters
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to head to reliably Republican Texas just 10 days…
Texas Supreme Court justice’s oversight of the trust of a Houston mil…
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To win in Texas, U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred aims to appeal to Democrats and moderates
Yfat Yossifor/KERA Colin Allred is vying for U.S. Senate to unseat Ted Cruz. Early voting…
Children in Texas state representative’s latest campaign ad aren’t he…
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Texas sees record early voting numbers, particularly in Democratic-leaning areas
Record numbers of Texans turned out on Monday for the first day of early voting —…
To win in Texas, U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred aims to appeal to Democrats and moderates
Early voting is already underway in Texas for the November election, and the biggest statewide…
What we learned interviewing dozens of Texas candidates
You can learn a lot from sitting down with dozens of political candidates over the…
Level of oil and gas regulation at heart of Texas Railroad Commission…
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Here’s what to watch in Texas as early voting begins and Election Day looms
Early voting begins today for Nov. 5 elections that will shape the course of Texas…
Watch live: Robert Roberson to testify in the Texas Capitol days afte…
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Senator Ted Cruz makes his case to Texas for a third term, appealing to undecideds
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks during a debate for the U.S. Senate with U.S.…
What’s on the Texas ballot for the 2024 election? Here’s what you’re voting for.
Local News By October 21, 2024 / 6:26 AM CDT / CBS Texas Early voting…
Ted Cruz’s Chances of Keeping Texas Senate Seat See Surge Ahead of Two-Week Mark
Texas Senator Ted Cruz AFP / Brendan Smialowski Ted Cruz got a breath of fresh…