Hinojosa has a solid lead in polling for the Democratic primary for governor of Texas. But the Republican Abbott has over $86 million in his campaign to spend in his quest for a fourth term.

John Cornyn is locked in a Senate reelection battle with Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt. But that's not the only contest that could get heated.

White, a Houston-area Democrat and the son of late former Gov. Mark White, cited a lack of campaign funding as the primary factor behind his exit from the race.

Nine members of Congress from Texas are stepping down, signaling a loss of seniority and influence for the state in Washington after the 2024 elections.

A challenge to a robust election integrity law Texas Republicans passed after the 2020 election can proceed, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday, finding that Secretary of State Jane Nelson (R) lacks immunity against some provisions it says her office enforces.

Matthew and Eleanor look ahead in the new year to Gov. Greg Abbott's power, Democrats chances and the issues that will dominate election season.

The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we're watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.

Texans must register to vote at least 30 days before an election — that means Feb. 2 for the primary, April 27 for the runoff and Oct. 5 for the general.

Another North Texas city is considering holding an election on whether or not to leave Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).

UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas — Another North Texas city will have a special election on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) membership. The University Park City Council voted Jan. 6 to call an election set for May 2 on whether it will continue to be a DART member city, making it the fifth member city to do so.