With the March 3 primary just weeks away, it's decision time for Democratic voters still on the fence in one of Texas' top races of 2026.

A guide to the Texas races that matter most: Cornyn vs. Paxton, the AG battle, open House seats and Travis County showdowns.

Read Gulrez Khan''s Republican candidate questionnaire for the U.S. Senate race in Texas.

Read James Talarico's Democratic candidate questionnaire for the U.S. Senate race in Texas.

Paul Cobler, February 16, 2026 Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. About the elected seat: These state ...

Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico face off in a race getting national attention, as Democrats see an opening to finally win in Texas. | Opinion ...

Early voting in the Texas 2026 primaries starts next Tuesday, with voters able to choose a Republican or Democratic ballot ...

What really is left on Texas conservatives' to do list that the lite gov hasn't already accomplished? asks the Houston Chronicle editorial board.

In the latest such warning, Republican home-builders have declared that southern Texas will never be a red bastion again as ...

Ken Paxton shaped the Attorney General’s Office into a conservative political stronghold. Many Republicans vying to fill his shoes say they’ll continue that legacy — but Democrats say it’s time to ...

Hakeem Jeffries threatened to pressure Maryland Democratic senate president Bill Ferguson over his holding up of the redistricting plan that could eliminate the lone GOP district in the state.