A similar proposal stalled out earlier this year over disagreements between the House and Senate. This time, lawmakers might clash over whether to approve the new bill along with a constitutional amendment.
A bill headed for Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk may not go into effect until 2027. Election administrators say the changes could create staffing challenges.
The trial in El Paso will hear a challenge over the redistricting maps drawn by the Legislature that are based on the 2020 census.
Democrats and other critics say Texas legislation threatens to keep citizens who can’t easily access the right documents from voting.
Voting rights advocates worry that legislation approved by House and Senate committees could make it harder to get more people on the rolls.
Critics fear increased election prosecutions could intimidate voters and local election officials. Attorney General Ken Paxton has long sought more autonomy over election cases.
The Biden administration had challenged a Republican-led redistricting plan that diluted the political power of minorities. Other legal challenges will continue.
All 20 GOP senators signed on to Senate Bill 16, which would apply to currently registered voters, and restrict some to only congressional elections.
The academy offers an inside look at how votes are counted and secured. It’s building confidence — and inspiring similar programs across Texas.
Olivia Julianna, 22, loves politics but hates the in-fighting she sees in too many Democratic campaigns in the state.
Election administrators say letting people cast a ballot at any polling site is more convenient for voters and cheaper for local governments.
Proposals to allow online registration and broaden photo ID options may have a chance to advance, supporters say.
Our journalists brought life to the experiences of everyday Texans, held powerful institutions accountable and surfaced stories that went beyond the daily news cycles.
Voting went well in the presidential election, but Trudy Hancock and her staff are still fielding questions. And the answers don’t seem to matter.
From engaging with representatives to joining advocacy groups, there are numerous ways to continue participating in democracy and shaping policy after the polls close.
Many have reached the age of 18, where they can legally participate in the civic process. For many others, the action is even more special as their efforts and work to become an American comes to fruition in a symbolic and special act.
Manvel City Hall has issued a warning against false text messages circulating among residents, falsely claiming that voting machines are malfunctioning.
“Texans run Texas elections, and we will not be bullied by the Department of Justice,” AG Ken Paxton said.
Election Day has arrived and as millions of ballots will be counted, Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth will be addressing the public at Election Headquarters.
Texas might not be a swing state, but many of its races will have major consequences to the national political landscape and on the lives of everyday Texans.
The turnout rate dropped more than 8 percentage points compared to four years ago — a high-water mark for the Lone Star State.
The federal agency agreed their monitors would remain outside polling locations and wouldn’t interfere with voting.
By state law, Election Day totals must be submitted to the state within 24 hours after polls close. Meeting that deadline requires careful but quick work.
The county decided to not have an early voting site at a Laredo university because of historic low turnout. It will have one on Election Day.
With Election Day right around the corner, a new survey from the University of Houston suggests less than half of Harris County voters believe the results will be fair and accurate.
A polling center in Harris County has now been permanently cut off for the election cycle due to ongoing issues with water and power.
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner wins election to U.S. House in Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
Former President Trump's comments about Vice President Kamala Harris' Houston rally have sparked a viral TikTok trend
As the 2024 elections approach, a new intelligence bulletin warns of a serious threat from domestic extremists fueled by election-related conspiracy theories.
Houston is buzzing with political energy as Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale hosts a rally supporting Donald Trump at Gallery Furniture, kicking off at 10 a.m.
With election day right around the corner, most people already know who they’re going to vote for, but with a lengthy ballot and unfamiliar technology, sometimes the voting process can be confusing and mistakes can be made.
Early voting is now underway for the Nov. 5 election, giving registered voters a chance to cast their ballots before Election Day.
As early voting kicks off in Texas, residents are turning up in record numbers. With over 242,000 early voters in Harris County alone, it's clear that many are taking advantage of the benefits early voting offers.
In the first two days of early voting in Harris County, more than 242K people came out to participate in the democratic process!
Only a handful of Texas counties will not have all in-person voters cast paper ballots at the polls. By 2026, all voting machines in Texas must produce a paper trail, per a 2021 state law.
The Harris County Clerk’s Office held a news conference Thursday morning to provide key information about early voting for the upcoming Nov. 5 General and Special Elections.
Gov. Greg Abbott gave an inflated number of noncitizens removed from the state’s voter rolls, officials acknowledged, confirming findings by ProPublica, The Texas Tribune, and Votebeat.
Here’s what you need to know after a ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and Votebeat investigation found that Gov. Greg Abbott likely inflated the number of noncitizens on voter rolls.
Election season is right around the corner. Teneshia Hudspeth, Harris County Clerk, stops by Houston Life with some important Early Voting dates to remember and information for Harris County voters.
The Houston Independent School District has appointed a Bond Oversight Committee to ensure transparency and accountability for a proposed $4.4 billion bond.
If you’re planning to vote in November, today is your last chance to register. You don’t want to show up at the polls and find out your name is on the suspended list!
How will you vote on this transformative plan? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
La fecha límite para registrarse para votar es el 7 de octubre. El último día para solicitar una boleta para votar por correo es el 25 de octubre. El periodo de votación anticipada será del 21 de octubre al 1 de noviembre.
Inspired by the work of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, the biennial “cumbre” helps South Texans organize for political change.
In a resolution signed Friday, the party blasted two Republicans who voted against the measure and accused them of undermining its electoral chances.
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 7. The Texas Tribune, ProPublica and Votebeat want to hear from people removed from voter rolls.
Jolt, which advocates for more Latino voting participation, says the attorney general’s probe spurred threatening comments online.
County Judge Tim O’Hare said he proposed the cuts to save costs. Critics accused Republican leaders of suppressing the vote of young people who back Democrats.
The move escalates Texas Republicans’ brewing fight with urban counties over initiatives to proactively send applications to unregistered voters.
Texas officials have launched investigations into voting fraud allegations, but assisting other voters isn’t automatically illegal.
The request by the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus in a letter to the Department of Justice follows a similar request by a Latino civil rights organization.
Federal and state law already required voter roll maintenance. Experts warn the governor’s framing of this routine process could be used to undermine trust in elections.
At a news conference, Texas House candidate Cecilia Castellano did not address any of the allegations Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office laid out in search warrant affidavits.
The Texas attorney general’s office searched the home of Cecilia Castellano and a Democratic legislative aide. It said it’s investigating vote harvesting. Activists called it “intimidation.”
The group said that searches the attorney general’s office carried out this week targeted at least six Latinos, including a Democrat running for the Texas House.
An audit by the Texas Secretary of State’s Office found improved elections procedures, but the office is sending monitors because of past problems.
“If eligible citizens can legally register to vote when conducting their business at a DPS office, why would they need a second opportunity to register with a booth outside?” Paxton said in the press statement
Republican gains among Latino voters in urban areas could spell big trouble for Democrats’ hopes of turning Texas blue.
Conservative groups and individual activists have targeted tens of thousands of Texans over their eligibility. But state and federal protections are in place.
Elections are several weeks ago and if you’re planning to vote during November elections -- you don’t want to be surprised at the polls to find that your name is on the suspended list.
The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25. The deadline for mail-in ballots to be returned or postmarked is Nov. 5, unless it is from an overseas voter.
