The state party claims crossover votes by Democrats and independents infringe on Republicans’ freedom of association under the First Amendment. Disability advocates argue the move to require party registration would discourage political participation.

Texas Attorney General Paxton's filing comes in response to the Council on American-Islamic Relations Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin chapters’ lawsuit against him and Gov. Greg Abbott last month.

Texas’ entire House GOP delegation voted this week for a health care package that lets the tax credits lapse. They will be forced to vote on a three-year extension of the subsidies in January.

Among likely voters who had made up their minds, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa of Austin held a sizable lead over all her Democratic rivals in their bid to challenge GOP Gov. Greg Abbott, according to a new Texas Southern University survey.

Texas Majority PAC and the Texas Democratic Party recruited 104 candidates to fill uncontested races. Gov. Greg Abbott’s strategist said it amounts to a gimmick “if they don’t back it up with serious resources.”

Some county GOP officials said the president’s pardon could complicate their plans to unseat the Laredo Democrat in South Texas’ battleground 28th Congressional District.

The primary between predecessor and successor arose from a combination of redistricting and the entry of Rep. Jasmine Crockett into the U.S. Senate race, which prompted Allred to drop out.

Crockett sat down with KERA's Bekah Morr to discuss why she's running — and why now.

The Democrat is seeking county office after state lawmakers adopted a new congressional map that drew him out of his district.

After weeks of speculation, Crockett officially filed to run Monday.

Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.

Days after pardoning Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar of federal corruption charges, President Trump went after Cuellar on social media -saying he showed a "lack of loyalty" by filing for reelection as a Democrat, amid speculation that he might switch parties.