Unofficial results from Saturday’s runoff election indicate that two conservative-backed candidates won seats, while two incumbents fended off challengers.
Four challengers prompted runoff elections in the state’s largest school district, although a court ruling could allow the state to appoint a new board in the future.
Three grassroots groups have filed an election contest lawsuit seeking to set aside the passage of Proposition 2, claiming that the ballot language was misleading.
The county’s newly created office of elections administrator struggled to manage operations Tuesday and is drawing further scrutiny from the Texas Secretary of State.
Only one of three proposals from Leander ISD was approved by voters this week.
Fort Worth ISD passed the largest bond package in its history at $1.2 billion by 42 votes. Smaller packages totaling $300 million failed by larger margins.
Challengers defeated three incumbents after the state’s third-largest school district came under community scrutiny over allegations of Critical Race Theory elements in the curriculum.
For the second time, Republican John Lujan took Texas House District 118 from a retiring Democrat. New maps could shore up his spot this time.
All eight amendments to the Texas Constitution passed by overwhelming majorities of 59 percent or more.
Named “Best City” in America this year, The Woodlands will maintain its unique governance model after residents voted to reject incorporation by a significant margin.
A special election to fill a seat on Carroll ISD's board centered on a cultural competence plan, mask mandates, and critical race theory implementation in the district.
Tarrant County voters approved one bond package to build and improve roads and bridges but rejected another to build a new criminal district attorney office building.
With formidable campaigns mounting on each side of the issue, Austin voters will consider setting a minimum staffing level for the police department.
Four propositions for construction and renovations of schools, sports, and fine arts facilities will be on the ballot, including language that the bonds are a “tax increase.”
Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, when Texans will vote on eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
On November 2, Texans will vote on a constitutional amendment that would cement the right to have at least one family member designated as an essential caregiver who can not be prohibited from visitation.
Leading candidate John Lujan, a Republican endorsed by Governor Greg Abbott, gathered just 41.5 percent of the vote.
Brian Harrison will fill the vacancy left by Jake Ellzey when he resigned the seat after being elected to Congress.
Three Democrats and two Republicans are vying to replace retiring state Rep. Leo Pacheco (D-San Antonio), who took the seat in 2019.
Brian Harrison finished first on Election Day while John Wray, who formerly occupied the seat, finished second.
