How did Collin County, Paxton's home base, flip for Democrats?
Texas’ School Voucher Program Could Be “Unrecognizable, If Not Extinct,” Says Democratic Lawmaker
Republican Texas Senator discusses his re-election, priorities, and a new Democratic Lt. Governor
Texas Governor-Elect Gina Hinojosa has called for a moratorium on data centers | What would that look like?
Houston Mayor John Whitmire orders HPD to limit ICE contacts after Democrats' midterm election sweep
For young Texans, a historic blue wave brings jubilation and disbelief
Attorney General-elect explains how he’ll enforce Texas abortion law, whether he’ll investigate Ken Paxton, more
Houston ISD takeover exit may speed up under newly elected Texas governor, experts say
Texas GOP Chair says the party is assessing its statewide losses in the midterms
Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker
Latino voters swing left in midterm elections, lifting Democrats to big wins in Texas and nationwide
Texas Secretary of State's office to audit voter registration system after glitches
Bannon says Susie Wiles should be ‘removed immediately’
Historian on midterm results: "Texans have always been contrary"
State-appointed managers in Texas takeover school districts brace for imminent removal
Transgender Texans cautiously optimistic about incoming Democratic elected officials
The country singer was an enthusiastic supporter of the Democrats who won every major statewide race in Texas. There are many factors behind Tuesday’s great-big, Texas-size victories for Senator-elect James Talarico and Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa—and for the rest of the…
Democrats won key races in Texas during the 2026 midterm elections, marking a major political shift in a state long dominated by Republicans.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against 63 individuals, including four foreign nationals, in connection with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration and related election
Elect Vikki Goodwin discusses her victory over Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. "I think it was that a lot of Texans felt like they weren't being heard or listened to by their current state leadership," Goodwin told Jack Fink.
Democratic state Rep. Senfronia Thompson of Houston says she has secured enough support from lawmakers to become the first woman to serve as speaker of the Texas House. The 87-year-old lawmaker, who has served for more than 50 years, made the announcement after Democrats reportedly won control of the chamber in Tuesday's election.
The newly elected Democrat, Gina Hinojosa, appeared on CNN after defeating GOP incumbent Greg Abbott in the midterm race.
The move clears the way for the three newly elected Democratic justices on the 15th Court of Appeals to hear the cases after they take office.
Texas made history Tuesday night by electing the first Latina governor and first female lieutenant governor. In January, the state House is expected to elect the first female Speaker.
Eye on Politics Jack Fink and Senior White House & Political Correspondent for CBS News, Ed O'Keefe, break down the blue wave election in Texas. They discuss how Ken Paxton's "historic unlikability" and undecided Latino voters helped elect candidates like Democrat James Talarico in the Lone Star State. "This was an anti-all-Republican situation," said O'Keefe.
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