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Excessive Mandates Have No Place in Texas Elections
This type of mandate on Texas voters would likely block tens of thousands of ordinary citizens from casting a ballot. One ...
National progressives back Houston attorney who fought GOP in court in Texas special election
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee on Thursday won the endorsement of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) in the ...
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Here's your guide to voting in Texas's May 2025 local elections
On May 3, many Texans will vote on local leaders and initiatives. Here's how to check for elections in your area and register ...
Who is running in Central Texas school board elections? Meet the candidates before voting.
The ongoing legislative session could also bring signficant funding and policy changes for public schools in areas such as ...
Smith County election official discusses upcoming local elections, encourages high voter turn out
“We call it voter apathy because it’s the only election in the spring, unless you are in an area that has a special election ...
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Texas lawmakers consider barring counties from mailing unsolicited voter registration forms
Voting rights advocates worry that legislation approved by House and Senate committees could make it harder to get more ...
Texas House committee hears proposals to give AG Ken Paxton’s office more power
The attorney general’s office would gain authority to prosecute election offenses and make expedited requests to use spy ...
Texas House panel hears proposals to give AG's office more power
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s agency would be empowered to prosecute election offenses and more quickly request use of spy ...
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Early Voting in Southeast Texas: What you need to know for the May 3 election
In Texas, the May Joint and Special Election is an opportunity for voters to participate in local governance by selecting ...
Texas governor under fire after pushing special election to November
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday that the special election to fill the seat vacated following the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner will be held on Nov. 4.
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Starbase, the SpaceX site, is likely Texas’ next city. What happens next?
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Early voting begins for city & school elections in Texas
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Early voting began Tuesday for the May 3rd city and school elections in Texas. Several Texoma school ...