Katy Padilla Stout, Democratic newcomer, flips West Texas congressional seat

Texas Republicans redrew the U.S. House map to gain five seats. They could end up with a net loss.

Republicans were heading toward losses in two U.S. House seats they already controlled and appeared on track to flip no more than one of their gerrymander targets.

Clayton Tucker poised to become first Democratic agriculture commissioner in nearly 40 years 

If elected, Tucker will usher in a new era for the agriculture department as the agency’s first Democratic commissioner since Jim Hightower in 1990.

Democrat Vikki Goodwin declares victory over Dan Patrick to become Texas lieutenant governor

The race became unexpectedly close in the final weeks of the cycle, with the incumbent naming his opponent and releasing attack ads unlike in his previous contests.

Sarah Eckhardt unseats GOP Comptroller Don Huffines in historic victory for Democrats

Sarah Eckhardt won the Texas comptroller race on Election Day, becoming the first Democrat in decades to oversee state revenue forecasts, tax collections and government purchasing.

Jon Rosenthal declares victory in Texas Railroad Commission race, the first Dem to hold the role in 32 years

Rosenthal defeated Bo French in a race that drew national attention for French’s racist remarks. The position regulates Texas' oil and gas industry.