Texas election officials have confirmed that Harris County voter registrations included private P.O. box addresses.

See who's running for Austin-area Texas House seats in the upcoming primary, with candidate bios, priorities and key races to watch.

Texas. Voters will see 18 statewide races, all congressional seats, most state legislative seats and a variety of local positions on the ballot.

Lawmakers worked this year to address Texas' property taxes by increasing the tax break homeowners get on their property — and new proposals have already been made for the 2027 legislative session.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is a Republican representing Texas, a Republican state. Yet his reelection next year is one of the most closely watched in the country, columnist Ron Faucheux writes.

John Cornyn faces high-profile primary challenges from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico compete for their party's nomination in the tightening 2026 Texas U.

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.

The ballot is solidified for the 2026 Republican and Democratic primaries. See who's running for Lubbock County area offices.

Texans must register to vote at least 30 days before an election — that means Feb. 2 for the primary, April 27 for the runoff and Oct. 5 for the general.