After the Pasadena City Council election in Texas ended in a tie, a trusty coin flip was used to decide the winner.

Republicans are eyeing potential redistricting opportunities in Ohio and Texas as they seek extra cushion to protect their thin majority in the House next year. In Ohio, redistricting

Ahead of the Fourth of July, a study reveals the most and least patriotic states in 2025. See why Texas was named among the least patriotic.

The charges are the latest escalation in a probe that resulted in Texas authorities indicting six other Frio County area officials in May.

While Texas' military engagement ranked No. 13 in the country, the Lone Star State as a whole earned a No. 45 ranking, a bottom-tier position largely driven by a dismal civic engagement ranking of 47 out of 50. The only states with less patriotism than Texas? Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, New York and Arkansas, per WalletHub.

"You shouldn't have to have a son in the NFL to own a home. Everything's backwards," said Allred in his Senate race announcement video.

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred is running for Senate again, this time against Republican John Cornyn, who faces a tough primary challenge, too.

HISD elected school board trustee Savant Moore said he is planning to run for a Texas House seat in northeast Houston that is up for election in November 2026.

NFL player and congressman, launched a Senate campaign against Sen. John Cornyn with promises to champion those who "play by the rules."

The 2026 race for Texas's U.S. Senate seat is drawing multiple candidates from both parties, including incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn, who seeks a fifth term. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced his primary challenge to Cornyn, while former Democratic Congressman Colin Allred launched his bid for the seat.

Kelly Hancock's decision to leave the Texas Senate and run for state comptroller has had a cascading effect on Texas politics.

Voters line up at a polling place in Bryan, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2024. The Texas Legislature passed election law changes this year that shift the schedule for early voting shifts to allow more weekend voting, and impose new restrictions on curbside voting. A proposed proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters didn't make it.