Cook Political Report: Texas Hispanic Voter Poll

“A new survey of Texas Hispanic likely voters, conducted for The Cook Political Report and TelevisaUnivision, finds the Democratic candidates in the state’s Senate and gubernatorial contests leading their GOP opponents by a 2-1 margin with the key voting bloc,...

AARP Texas Poll Released

“A new AARP Texas survey finds that voters 50 and older remain one of the state’s most engaged voting groups and could have a significant impact on the outcome of Texas’s competitive Senate and gubernatorial elections.…

Texas Public Policy Foundation Poll Released

“Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Overton Insights published results from a joint statewide survey of likely Texas voters. The poll gauged Texans’ attitudes on a variety of public policy issues ahead of the 90th Legislature, including: Grid...

UT Poll August 2026 Released

A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll finds 42% of Texas voters preferring Democrat James Talarico and 39% planning to vote for Republican Ken Paxton in the hotly contested U.S.…

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas Senate District 22

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as the special election date for the Texas Senate District 22 seat recently vacated by Senator Brian Birdwell. Candidates who wish to have their names placed on the special election...

Texas Southern University Statewide Election Polls Released

A new survey from Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center finds Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race, 47% to 45%, while Republican Governor Greg Abbott holds a steadier...

Governor Abbott Reappoints Ten Judges To Texas Business Court

Governor Greg Abbott today reappointed all ten judges of the Texas Business Court Divisions to new two-year terms beginning September 1, 2026. “Businesses choose Texas in record numbers because Texas delivers results,” said Governor Abbott.…

Robert Howden Appointed as Secretary of State

  Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Robert S. Howden as the 116th Secretary of State of Texas, effective July 18, 2026. “Robert Howden has served Texas with distinction in four Republican governors’ administrations,” said Governor...