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Houston City Council passes campaign finance ordinance
Elections and votingThe council approved a municipal campaign finance measure that is not tied to a specific election, race or candidate.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 27, 2026
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2026 Texas elections: Key races and candidates
Elections and votingTexas voters will decide a U.S. Senate seat, all 38 U.S. House seats and three statewide offices on Nov. 3.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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Abbott orders pause on Texas data center permits
Elections and votingThe governor’s directive temporarily stops covered data center permit decisions while the state determines the next steps.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 23, 2026
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Texas and California introduce data center rules
Elections and votingThe two states have introduced new rules for data centers, with their practical effects depending on each state’s final legal text and timeline.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 22, 2026
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Cornyn says he will not vote for Bo French
Elections and votingJohn Cornyn has ruled out voting for Bo French as criticism grows over a racist post.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 20, 2026
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Texas City sets new rules for license plate reader system
Elections and votingTexas City’s license plate reader system is subject to new rules, with the written policy central to understanding the change.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Cornyn says he will not vote for Bo French
Elections and votingCornyn has ruled out voting for Bo French in a Texas race but has not identified an alternative choice.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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Abbott orders water penalties for Texas data centers
Elections and votingGreg Abbott has ordered new water-related penalties targeting data centers in Texas.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 16, 2026
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Texas federal charges spotlight noncitizen voting
Elections and votingFederal charges announced in Texas align with Trump’s broader focus on noncitizen voting, without a direct link to a specific election or race.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 16, 2026
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Parrish Classic awards four UNT Dallas scholarships
Elections and votingStudents from Duncanville and DeSoto received four UNT Dallas scholarships through the football event.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 15, 2026
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SpaceX sues Texas AG, Grimes County over records requests
Elections and votingSpaceX has taken the Texas attorney general and Grimes County to court in a dispute involving public records requests.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 14, 2026