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.…