Texas Decides

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for a special session of the Texas Legislature to address his agenda on a school voucher program, set to start on Oct. 9. But what exactly is a special session? Here's an explainer.

Police oversight is on the ballot in Austin. Elsewhere, voters will weigh in on school bonds and local government. Here's how to ensure your voice is heard.

Texas Democrats are hoping to recapture any statewide office for the first time in 28 years in this year's midterm election. Mary Beth Rogers was on the front lines the last time Texas elected a Democratic governor.

A group of students at Prairie View A&M University sued the county, claiming it set up an election schedule in 2018 that offered students — most of them Black — fewer opportunities to vote early than the county’s white residents.

The latest fundraising figures in the governor’s race confirm what’s long been seen as the state of play: O’Rourke is a strong fundraiser, but Abbott, with over $65 million saved up, is on another level.

All over the state, county officials report they’re rejecting hundreds of applications for mail-in ballots, an issue several attribute to recent election law changes championed by state Republicans.

Early results show that Texans approved all eight amendments, including one proposal barring the state from limiting religious services.

Voters on Tuesday appeared to approve the biggest proposition in Fort Worth ISD's historic bond proposal, but the lead was slim. Three other propositions were headed for defeat.

The race pits two conservative candidates against each other.

After a tense presidential election, some Americans are facing uncomfortable conversations with loved ones about the current political climate.

A week after Election Day, Valenzuela delivered a virtual concession speech.