Term limits for four council members and current Mayor Ron Nirenberg mean nearly half of the entire city council will be new following the May election.

The race for our local municipalities elections has begun. Filing for a place on the ballot closed Feb. 14. Qualifying individuals could still file as a write-in candidate through Feb. 21. Those wishing to withdraw their candidacy so that their names would not appear on the ballot also had through Feb.

Since the Citizens United decision, politicians are less beholden to their constituents than to big donors and dark money. Gov. Greg Abbott

A Texas county on Wednesday approved holding an election sought by SpaceX that would let residents living around billionaire Elon Musk 's company decide whether to formally create a new city called Starbase.

A majority of Texans support election reform ideas, according to a new poll. SB 309 would require proof of citizenship to vote. A hearing on the bill could happen in a couple of weeks. AUSTIN, Texas - A new poll shows a majority of Texans were satisfied with how the 2024 elections were run.

The Amarillo Candidate Forum is scheduled for March 20 for the upcoming local city elections on May 3. The candidate forum will be held at First Family Auditorium, 6101 Bell St. Candidates and attendees will meet at 6:30 p.

Though victory in the state feels farther away than ever, some Democrats, including their new leader, say Texas could still be a key part of their party’s future.

KILLEEN, Texas — Killeen Councilman Michael A. Boyd of District 4 is stepping away during 2025, withdrawing his ballot for the 2025 General Election on May 3.

The ballot features a four-way mayoral contest, multiple city council seats, and a range of school board elections — many of which remain uncontested.

ATHENS, Texas (KLTV) - The Athens ISD Board of Trustees has approved a $121 million bond proposal for the upcoming spring election “We are touching every school, every child, from age three all the way up through seniors,” said Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims.

School board President Megan Parsons will face challenger Cyndi Hauser for Place 7, while incumbent Kristi Hargrove will run uncontested for Place 6.

The district said the bond will fund improvements and safety features like new academic spaces, a band hall, athletic facility improvements and more.