From Thanksgiving Lights to Election Fights – Houston Public Media
This week on Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina break down a whirlwind of political developments…
Latinos Swung Left This Week. That’s Trouble for the GOP’s 2026 Texas Redistricting Gambit
The surprise of the 2024 elections was Donald Trump’s gains with Latino voters despite his anti-immigrant fearmongering. The entirely…
Texas can enforce ‘drag ban’ law, court rules
AUSTIN — A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a previously blocked law designed to ban public drag…
Rehmet and Wambsganss headed to runoff in Tarrant County state Senate seat election
AUSTIN — A special election for a Tarrant County state Senate seat is headed to a runoff after…
Texas voters approve $3B dementia institute to fight Alzheimer’s, brain diseases
Texas voters have approved a new weapon in the fight against brain diseases: the Dementia Prevention and Research…
Texas voters backing 17 constitutional amendments on statewide ballot, per early returns
AUSTIN – Cutting property taxes and enshrining a ban on noncitizens voting in state elections were among the…
Texas attorney general claims dozens of illegal immigration arrests but refuses to release details
It started with a press release in late October: the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton office…
17 proposed amendments draw D-FW voters to polling locations on Election Day
Election Day is here for Texans casting ballots to decide on 17 proposed changes to the state constitution.…
Uncertainty looms for North Texas Democrats amid Congressional map legal fight
There’s a lot of uncertainty among some members of Congress in North Texas, particularly among Democrats. With five…
What to know about the parental rights amendment on the ballot today
AUSTIN – Texans are voting Tuesday to add rights for parents who find themselves at odds with the…
Democrats Colin Allred, James Talarico tout endorsements as Jasmine Crockett eyes Texas Senate race
Campaign endorsements are coming in for two Democrats hoping to unseat Republican incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Fort…
Texas Democrats await court ruling on redistricting before filing for 2026 races
With less than one week before candidates can begin filing their campaign paperwork, a panel of three federal…