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Texas' Senators Have Been Republicans For Decades. Now Polls Show A Democrat In The Lead

Democrat James Talarico is in the lead in the Texas Senate race, according to three recent polls.

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National Democrats aim to flip 12 Texas House seats under newly expanded target list

Republicans would have just a 76-74 majority in the Texas House if the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee succeeds in flipping its targeted GOP districts.

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Texas Democratic chair calls for party to abandon GOP House Speaker Dustin Burrows

Burrows relied on Democratic support to win the gavel last year, then green-lit a wave of conservative priorities.

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From Cornyn to Paxton: How Trump helped accelerate the Texas GOP’s transformation

The power struggle between old-school Bush Republicans and hardline conservatives predates President Donald Trump. But he has used his clout to help tip the scales.

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MAGA turns on its own Texas GOP figures with racist, homophobic attacks over a unity video

The unity pitch didn’t land

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Abbott’s public safety wish list includes statewide prosecutor, more bail restrictions

Some items on Abbott's agenda would require amending the Texas Constitution, meaning they would need supermajority support in the Legislature.

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10 Photos of Valentina Gomez: The MAGA Candidate For Texas' 31st Congressional District Who Only Got 10% of the Vote

Valentina Gomez, known for her provocative online presence, faced a significant defeat in the Texas 31st District primary, highlighting the gap between viral fame and electoral success.

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Talarico Takes Aim At Republican Candidates After Winning Texas Democratic Primary: 'Both Of Them Are Extraordinarily Weak'

State Rep. James Talarico took aim at his two prospective opponents in the Texas election for the U.S. Senate later this year, claiming they are both "extraordinarily weak."

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Jasmine Crockett Concedes Texas' Democratic Senate Race To James Talarico: 'Must Rally Around Our Nominee'

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett conceded losing the Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate against state Rep. James Talarico, saying that the party must "rally around our nominee."

Latin Times

Sarah Eckhardt Wants to Return the Texas Comptroller to the Bob Bullock Era

The Democratic candidate hopes to bring the statewide accountant’s office back to its rightful role—independently enforcing good government.

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Jasmine Crockett Surges as Colin Allred's Shock Exit Upends the Texas Senate Race

Jasmine Crockett enters the Texas Senate race after Colin Allred's shock exit, reshaping the Democratic field and shifting the contest ahead of 2026.

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Former Texas Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff dies at 89

During his time in the Texas Senate, the moderate Republican tackled major issues such as school finance and ethics reform.

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Sen. Brandon Creighton’s switch from lawmaking to Texas Tech leader signals a new era for higher ed

More Texas universities are turning to politicians to lead their systems, preferring political clout over academic credentials.

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THC ban stalls out down the homestretch of Texas special legislative session

High priority bills that propose banning THC have not moved through the Texas House, as the current overtime session could conclude in the coming days.

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Texas Senate tightens, passes bill that shields some police complaints

Hours before debate, a Senate committee advanced a version of HB 15 that stripped changes the House added last week, including one that addressed the release of Uvalde shooting documents.

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Here are some of the Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026

Democrats will need to sort through a pileup of potential candidates who see an opportunity to harness backlash to the Trump administration in next year’s midterms.

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Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones announces bid to succeed Sylvester Turner in Congress

Jones, a Democrat elected to the Texas House in 2022 and previously served on the Houston City Council, joins a slate of candidates running to fill the solidly blue seat.

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Texas bill allowing smaller homes on smaller lots amid housing affordability crunch advances in House

Senate Bill 15, a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, is part of a broad push by lawmakers to put a dent in the state’s high home prices.

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Democratic Rep. Vikki Goodwin announces run for lieutenant governor

As the field takes shape for the 2026 campaign, the Republican incumbent, Dan Patrick, starts with a large financial advantage.

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It’s not just about vouchers and school funding. Here are other Texas public education bills you should track.

Student discipline, uncertified teachers and school bans on DEI and cellphones are some of the topics being debated at the Texas Legislature this session.

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The Texas House wants voters to approve billions to save the state’s water supply

The Senate has a similar proposal, but is more prescriptive in how the money should be spent. The two chambers must agree on the final proposal to send to voters.

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Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval

The lieutenant governor proposes that the Texas Senate adopt the House bill, which would eliminate a negotiation over the two versions and cement the victory for supporters.

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Bill would stop Texas oil drillers from secretly burying toxic waste on private property

House Bill 4572 would introduce new requirements for pits where drillers bury oil and gas waste.

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Opposition to Abbott’s Vouchers Plan Includes Conservatives

The governor crushed anti-voucher Republicans in the Texas House, but there are still plenty of party activists who are opposed.

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Orator, conscience, advocate: State lawmakers honor Sylvester Turner with bipartisan accolades in Capitol ceremony

Turner, who spent nearly three decades in the Texas House and died last week, was remembered as a passionate Democrat committed to working across the aisle.

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