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From Texas Scorecard: Chip Roy Seeks DOJ Review of Allegations Surrounding Travis County DA's Refusal To Prosecute Afghan National
Rep. Chip Roy and Josh Brecheen sought DOJ review of allegations that Travis County DA José Garza refused to prosecute an Afghan national.
■ Government · Travis County, TX · texasgopvote.com
●●●○○ Nov 6, 12:30 PM
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AP reports Latino voters swung toward Democrats in midterms, helping deliver major Democratic wins in Texas and nationally.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 6, 9:45 AM
Lawsuits challenge Texas Department of State Health Services THC regulations as officials debate bans versus regulation amid upcoming federal THC limits.
■ Government · Travis County, TX ·
●●●●○ Nov 5, 7:45 PM
LifeLong Learning to preview 2027 Texas legislative session
LifeLong Learning will host a San Marcos presentation previewing the Texas Legislature’s Jan. 12, 2027 session and projected Democratic leadership changes.
■ Government · San Marcos, TX · sanmarcosrecord.com
●●○○○ Nov 5, 7:45 PM
Reports Democrats swept Texas statewide races and flipped a legislative chamber, marking a major political shift after decades.
■ Government · Houston, Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 5, 7:15 PM
Texas environmental commission to consider Canyon Lake advocates' petition for water protections
TCEQ will consider a petition to extend Chapter 311 water protections to the Canyon Lake watershed at its Nov. 18 meeting.
■ Government · Canyon Lake, TX · herald-zeitung.com
●●●○○ Nov 5, 3:00 PM
'It's been a long time coming': Democrats win big in Williamson County
Williamson County Democrats swept four contested countywide races Tuesday, giving James Talarico a statewide win and electing Heather Jefts as county judge.
■ Government · Williamson County, TX · kut.org
●●●●○ Nov 5, 10:45 AM
James Talarico won Texas’ U.S. Senate race, defeating Ken Paxton and delivering the first statewide Democratic victory in over 30 years.
■ Government · Texas Southern University, Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 5, 3:30 AM
Texas elections resulted in Democrats taking major statewide offices and control of the Texas House for the first time in decades.
■ Government · Austin, TX ·
●●●●● Nov 5, 2:45 AM
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Democrats won control of the Texas House, ousted Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and captured the attorney general seat in the Nov. midterm elections.
■ Government · Houston, Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 4, 10:30 PM
How North County Races Are Shaping Out So Far
Early returns show tight mayoral and council races in North County, with potential Democratic gains in Encinitas, San Marcos, and Escondido.
■ Government · San Marcos, TX · voiceofsandiego.org
●●○○○ Nov 4, 7:45 PM
Democrats won control of the Texas House for the first time in 24 years, ending Republican dominance while the Senate stays Republican.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 4, 7:45 PM
Comal and Guadalupe County election results showed Republicans holding local seats while some statewide races flipped in the 2026 midterms.
■ Government · Comal County, TX ·
●●●○○ Nov 4, 2:30 PM
Dallas voters rejected a $443 million public-safety bond, raising questions about funding for police training, evidence storage, emergency operations and fire facilities.
■ Government · Trinity River, Texas ·
●●●●○ Nov 4, 11:30 AM
After Democratic midterm wins, prediction markets surged on chances of House impeachment proceedings against President Trump by 2027.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●●○ Nov 4, 7:45 AM
James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, ending a decades-long Democratic statewide election drought.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 4, 2:30 AM
James Talarico won the Texas U.S. Senate race against Ken Paxton, marking the first Democratic Senate victory in Texas since 1988.
■ Government · Texans ·
●●●●● Nov 4, 1:45 AM
Ron Nirenberg defeated Patrick Von Dohlen to win Bexar County Judge and plans priorities including jail mental health and public safety.
■ Government · Bexar, Texas ·
●●●○○ Nov 4, 1:30 AM
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Democrats win US Senate control in the midterms as Trump is labeled a lame duck.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●●● Nov 4, 12:45 AM
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James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to flip a Texas Senate seat for Democrats, rebuking Trump-aligned politics in the state.
■ Government · Round Rock, TX ·
●●●●● Nov 3, 11:15 PM
Set up underway for Talarico's election night watch party in Austin
Austin preparations are underway for Talarico’s election night watch party.
■ Government · Austin, TX · abc13.com
●●○○○ Nov 3, 4:30 PM
Bexar County election officials said DOJ chose the county for election monitors after it cited accessibility requirements and a DPS application backlog.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●●○ Nov 3, 11:45 AM
Austin Luce and Dustin Stephens are campaigning for Smith County Precinct 2 Commissioner ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
■ Government · Austin, TX ·
●●○○○ Nov 3, 11:00 AM
2026 election: Central Texas Election Day hours, locations
Central Texas counties released Election Day hours and polling locations for the Nov. 3, 2026 vote.
■ Government · Marble Falls, TX · fox7austin.com
●●○○○ Nov 3, 9:30 AM
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The Nov. 3, 2026 U.S. Senate race in Texas features Ken Paxton versus James Talarico, with results presented in a results section.
■ Government · Texas ·
●●●○○ Nov 3, 12:00 AM
Travis County voters are directed to vote Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at any county polling site.
■ Government · Travis County, TX ·
●●○○○ Nov 2, 11:45 PM
A Texas court paused an effort to expose an anti-trans mailer group as legal proceedings continue.
■ Government · Travis County, TX ·
●●●●○ Nov 2, 8:15 PM
MIRACLES can HAPPEN- Patrick Von Dohlen R nominee for Bexar County Judge
A campaign message urges voters to support Patrick Von Dohlen for Bexar County Judge over Ron Nirenberg.
■ Government · Bexar, Texas · texasgopvote.com
●●○○○ Nov 1, 7:00 PM