Houston, Texas early voting: Dates, polling locations, ID requirements, what's on my ballot
Texas early voting begins Oct. 19 for the 2026 midterm elections. Find Houston-area polling locations, voting hours, ID requirements and key deadlines.
Texas early voting begins Oct. 19 for the 2026 midterm elections. Find Houston-area polling locations, voting hours, ID requirements and key deadlines.
Early voting begins on Oct. 19 in Texas. Here's what to know
Early voting for the November election begins across the Lone Star State Monday and runs through Oct. 30.
Early voting for the November election begins across the Lone Star State Monday and runs through Oct. 30.
Texas governor race still tight weeks ahead of Election Day | What's Your Point?
The What's Your Point panel shares their expectations for Texas' governor race with a little over two weeks left until Election Day.
The What's Your Point panel shares their expectations for Texas' governor race with a little over two weeks left until Election Day.
Controversy continues for Texas' US Senate race | What's Your Point?
As more allegations arise against both candidates in Texas' US Senate race, What's Your Point panelists also add that both parties are having internal issues with their respective candidates. On top of that, State Rep. Jolanda Jones says her party needs to pay more attention to Black voters.
As more allegations arise against both candidates in Texas' US Senate race, What's Your Point panelists also add that both parties are having internal issues with their respective candidates. On top of that, State Rep. Jolanda Jones says her party needs to pay more attention to Black voters.
Blame is on Cornyn, Karl Rove 'if Ken Paxton loses,' Trump says
President Donald Trump on Thursday said Sen. John Cornyn and Republican political strategist Karl Rove were “doing everything possible to make it hard” for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to win the upcoming U.S. Senate election.
President Donald Trump on Thursday said Sen. John Cornyn and Republican political strategist Karl Rove were “doing everything possible to make it hard” for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to win the upcoming U.S. Senate election.
Gov. Abbott requests federal disaster tax relief for Texas flood victims after July
Gov. Greg Abbott asked the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday, Oct. 15 to provide federal disaster tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding in Texas on July 14.
Gov. Greg Abbott asked the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday, Oct. 15 to provide federal disaster tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding in Texas on July 14.
Texas lawmaker asks Ken Paxton to investigate Transgender Education Network of Texas
Texas Rep. Jeff Leach has asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate the Transgender Education Network of Texas over a "Back to School Toolkit" he claims may violate state law.
Texas Rep. Jeff Leach has asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate the Transgender Education Network of Texas over a "Back to School Toolkit" he claims may violate state law.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Paxton vs. Talarico: Where They Stand on the Border
Democrats and Republicans have long held strong, differing viewpoints on immigration and border security and those differences are still apparent in the Texas Senate race, with Republican Ken Paxton known for defending the state's enforcement of its own border policies and Democrat James Talarico calling for federal reform.
Democrats and Republicans have long held strong, differing viewpoints on immigration and border security and those differences are still apparent in the Texas Senate race, with Republican Ken Paxton known for defending the state's enforcement of its own border policies and Democrat James Talarico calling for federal reform.
Voting rights groups sue Texas over delayed online voter registrations
Voting rights groups in Texas have filed a lawsuit alleging the state violated a 2021 settlement agreement after technical problems with the Department of Public Safety's web portal caused a delay in voter registrations for months.
Voting rights groups in Texas have filed a lawsuit alleging the state violated a 2021 settlement agreement after technical problems with the Department of Public Safety's web portal caused a delay in voter registrations for months.
Texas Senate race remains a dead heat as early voting approaches
Texas' top candidates for the U.S. Senate again find themselves in a virtual tie with less than a week before early voting begins.
Texas' top candidates for the U.S. Senate again find themselves in a virtual tie with less than a week before early voting begins.
'People are big mad in Texas': Hinojosa challenges Abbott's data center policies
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, discussed her stance on data centers during a press conference in Dallas on Tuesday.
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, discussed her stance on data centers during a press conference in Dallas on Tuesday.
Video shows Paxton partying in Dubai with 2 indicted US fugitives, report says
A new video uncovered by the Wall Street Journal on Monday shows Texas Attorney General and current Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton partying in Dubai with two men described as U.S. fugitives.
A new video uncovered by the Wall Street Journal on Monday shows Texas Attorney General and current Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton partying in Dubai with two men described as U.S. fugitives.
Texas midterms: Talarico rumor debunked as questions grow over candidate debates
With just three weeks until Election Day, Texas' biggest political races are drawing renewed attention as candidates make their final push for votes.
With just three weeks until Election Day, Texas' biggest political races are drawing renewed attention as candidates make their final push for votes.
Texas voting guide: Early voting begins Oct. 19. Here's what you should know
Early voting in Texas begins on Oct. 19.
Early voting in Texas begins on Oct. 19.
Rep. James Talarico greets voters at ACL Music Festival
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was spotted at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday during Weekend Two.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was spotted at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday during Weekend Two.
Talarico spotted at Austin City Limits after Paxton launches tipline for sightings
Democratic Senate candidate and Texas state Rep. James Talarico was spotted at the Austin City Limits festival on Friday just hours after his Republican rival and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a tipline asking supporters for sightings.
Democratic Senate candidate and Texas state Rep. James Talarico was spotted at the Austin City Limits festival on Friday just hours after his Republican rival and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a tipline asking supporters for sightings.
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Education not central issue of Texas governor's race so far
The Battleground Texas team talks about Abbott's call to eliminate screentime in schools and how the issue of education has not been a big issue during this election cycle.
The Battleground Texas team talks about Abbott's call to eliminate screentime in schools and how the issue of education has not been a big issue during this election cycle.
Abbott showcases app that syncs contacts with voting records
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott encouraged people at a Dallas political event to download an app that he says syncs their contacts with voting information.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott encouraged people at a Dallas political event to download an app that he says syncs their contacts with voting information.