From school vouchers to flood warning systems, these are the Texas developments to watch in 2026

In volatile Tarrant County, both political parties are on the prowl for moderate Republicans

The Fort Worth area, no longer solidly red, is a midterm election wild card as Democrats and Republicans jockey for supremacy.

Ken Paxton appears to cancel final rally of his “Come and Take It” tour at the Alamo

Paxton’s campaign initially said he would close his get-out-the-vote push at the landmark. Instead, his campaign schedule lists events in North Texas on the eve of Election Day.

More than 7.7 million Texans voted early in 2026 election, surpassing 2018 record

More than 40 percent of voters cast a ballot during the early voting period, passing the modern-day record set in 2018.

Texas parks department fights to withhold draft agenda amid fears of Boca Chica sale to SpaceX

The Texas Tribune reviewed a copy of a draft Texas Parks and Wildlife agenda that included discussion about ceding control of 1,300 acres in Cameron County, home to Boca Chica Beach and SpaceX’s launch site.

With U.S. Senate control at stake, Republicans fear the once-unthinkable: a blue Texas

Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck-and-neck in the country's most expensive U.S. Senate race on record. The outcome's ripple effects will extend years.