Kelly Hancock's decision to leave the Texas Senate and run for state comptroller has had a cascading effect on Texas politics.

Democrat Colin Allred is once again running for the U.S. Senate. The former congressman from Dallas announced his candidacy on Tuesday.

Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) launched another campaign for Senate on Tuesday as Democrats feel increasingly optimistic about their chances in the Lone Star State in 2026.  “I’m announcing my

Colin Allred, who lost to Sen. Ted Cruz last year, will run for Senate again in a closely watched 2026 contest.

Successful measures include a new early-voting schedule, revised mail-voting procedures and limits on curbside voting.

The contest coincides with the state’s November uniform election, when voters across Texas will already be at the polls to decide local offices and ballot measures.

Retired firefighter and local cattle man, Bobby Cole, is running for Texas governor in the 2026 election. State Rep. Jay Dean announces plan for reelection campaign Cole has announced his run against current Gov.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Tarrant County Republican leaders are denouncing Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French and urging him to resign.

It was a first for the City of Pasadena: a coin toss determined the winner of the city's council seat for District B.