Races 2026: HD 9 (Ashby-R open seat)

Jun 28, 2025

3-24-26 Rocky Thigpen (R) wins primary election with 77%. He faces Shelley Tatum (D) in November. 12-16-25 Final candidate filings: Shelley Tatum (D) Rocky Thigpen (R) Paulette Carson (R) Stephanie Sjöberg (R) 6-28-25 Paulette Carson, former Vice Chair of Trinity...

Secretary of State Nelson Selects Ballot Order for Constitutional Amendment Election

Jun 25, 2025

AUSTIN — Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today drew the ballot order for the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Texans will vote on these amendments as a part of the November 4 Election.…

Races 2026: Texas Comptroller

Jun 19, 2025

3-24-26 Don Huffines (R) won the Republican primary with 57% of the vote. Sarah Eckhardt (D) won the Democratic primary with 64% of the vote. They face each other in November.…

Races 2026: HD 94 (Tinderholt-R open seat)

Jun 10, 2025

3-24-26 Cheryl Bean (R) wins Republican primary with 54%. Bean faces Katie O’Brien (D) in November. 12-16-25 Final candidate filings: Katie O’Brien (D) Cheryl Bean (R) Jackie Schlegel (R) Susan Valliant (R) Mike Ingraham (R) Michael Daughenbaugh (R) Cheryl...

Races 2026: Lt Governor

May 21, 2025

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...

Deadlines for Action, 89th Legislature

May 6, 2025

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.…