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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.

International Business Times · Aug 4

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.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 3

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.

The Texas Tribune · May 29

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."

Latin Times · Mar 4

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 · Mar 4

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.

Texas Observer · Feb 23

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.

International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025

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.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 8, 2025

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.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 5, 2025

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.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 29, 2025