The contest features Christi Craddick, Kelly Hancock and Don Huffines. The comptroller oversees the state's new $1B voucher program.

A state Senate election in Texas produced the largest shockwave yet from a slew of special elections in which Democrats have vastly overperformed.

Texas may not be a toss‑up, but neither is it the impenetrable fortress it once was, according to an internal GOP poll memo.

The holdup comes as early voting in the March primaries is set to begin Feb. 17. The cards aren’t required to cast a ballot, but they identify voters’ congressional districts, which were redrawn last year.

Talarico said the allegations "mischaracterize" his comments.

“The batteries were the savior this time,” said Barbara Clemenhagen, executive director of the Gulf Coast Power Association and energy consultant, adding that they likely could’ve helped Texas avoid the severe blackouts it experienced when a days-long freeze paralyzed the grid in early 2021.

Immigration enforcement is arresting a growing number of refugees and detaining them in Texas.It’s a strategy immigration lawyers call a conveyor belt. The number of children in ICE detention has also grown sixfold under the Trump administration – with most being held in Texas.

Some of the nation’s top high school players, like quarterback Dia Bell, are signing with programs in the Lone Star State. National signing day is officially here. Get the latest D-FW sports news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox.

The controversy over Texas state Rep.

Jasmine Crockett's most-watched TikTok clip is a five-second interview outside the U.S. Capitol. Someone asks the Democratic congresswoman what she would tell billionaire Elon Musk, and Crockett replies with a vulgar,