Races 2026: Texas Attorney General

June 12, 2026 Aaron Reitz (R-Austin) announces for Attorney General.  https://x.com/aaron_reitz/status/1933165414533705962 About Aaron Reitz https://reitzfortexas.com/meet-aaron-reitz/ June 6, 2025 Senator Bryan Hughes will seek re-election to SD1 in 2026, and will...

Races 2026: HD 13

6-10-25 Former TX-22 (Houston) congressional candidate, Kathaleen Wall (R-Jewett) has filed a treasurer in HD 13, currently held by Angelia Orr* (R-Hillsboro).…

Races 2026: HD 94

6-9-25 Jackie Schlegel running in 2026 Election, Announcement 6-3-25 Cheryl Bean running to replace Tinderholt in 2026 election. Announcement 6-2-25 Rep. Tony Tinderholt retiring at end of term. Announced on House floor 6-2-25 Tinderholt announces candidacy for...

Races 2026: HD 85

Alexandra Schilling (R) announces candidacy for HD85, challenging incumbent Stan Kitzman* (R) in the primary.…

Races 2026: HD 147

Rep. Jolanda Jones announces her candidacy for the TX18 Special Election in November.  That seat is vacant following the death of Sylvester Turner.  TX-18 will also appear on the 2026 primary and general election ballots.…

Races 2026: Open Seats

Statewide Comptroller Glenn Hegar (R) is now Chancellor of the Texas A&M System Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) running for US Senate (challenging Cornyn) Texas Senate SD 11 Mayes Middleton (R) running for Attorney General Texas House Republican HD 94 Tony...

Races 2026: Lt Governor

May 20, 2025 State Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin) announces for Lt. Governor. https://vikkigoodwin.com/news-posts/2025/5/20/dqnrl2d5rvihoyunnklnlfckzbt67j April 11, 2025 Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (R) announces for...

Races 2026: HD 129

May 12, 2025 9:21 AM Scott Bowen (R) announces for HD 129, which will be an open seat following Rep. Dennis Paul’s announcement for SD 11.  Bowen was on the Clear Creek ISD school board.…

Races 2026: SD 11

Rep. Dennis Paul (R-Houston-HD 129) announces for Senate District 11, the seat to be vacated by Mayes Middleton* (R-Galveston), who is running for Attorney General. See Elections for all...

Deadlines for Action, 89th Legislature

Calendar deadlines are fast approaching: Monday, May 12: last day for House committees to report House bills. (Keep in mind that it takes time for a bill voted from committee to be “reported” to Calendars.…