What's on the ballot in Texas?

Texas's next election is November 3, 2026 (Texas 2026 general election). 184 races across 4 offices are on the ballot in Texas.

Recent Texas coverage

News · TX

Oak View Group Sues Dallas Over Fair Park Contract

Elections and voting

Fair Park’s former private operator seeks more than, alleging Dallas failed to meet funding and other contractual commitments.

The Ballot Texas DeskOct 4, 2026

News · TX

Houston council member ties tax relief to better pay

Economy and jobs

A proposal would require companies to offer better pay before receiving tax relief in Houston.

The Ballot Texas News DeskOct 2, 2026

News · TX

Texas emergency order eases diesel and trucking rules

Economy and jobs

The governor acted after diesel reached a gallon, suspending emissions rules and changing truck weight and fuel-use limits.

The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 30, 2026

Candidate profile · TX

Candidate profile: Michael Swanson

Elections and voting

Michael Swanson is a Democrat in Texas’ contested U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Texas DeskSep 29, 2026

News · TX

Women win suit for air conditioning in Texas prisons

Public safety

The women called the “lionesses” prevailed in a lawsuit seeking air conditioning across the Texas prison system.

The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 29, 2026

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Fetterman rejects claim he is a bad senator, Democrat

Foreign policy

John Fetterman rejected criticism of his work as a senator and his standing as a Democrat in a dispute involving foreign policy.

The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 29, 2026

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Fetterman misspeaks about party at Texas Tribune Festival

Elections and voting

The Pennsylvania senator drew laughter after calling himself a Republican, then reaffirmed that he remains a Democrat.

The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 28, 2026

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Harris County says 75,000 registrations went unprocessed

Elections and voting

County officials attributed roughly 75,000 unprocessed voter registrations to an error involving Texas DPS.

The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 28, 2026

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Texas GOP’s Latino voter strategy faces a 2026 test

Immigration

A congressional map built around Trump’s 2024 gains may face pressure from immigration crackdowns and rising costs in South Texas.

The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 27, 2026

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Texas court leaves Crystal Mason conviction reversal intact

Elections and voting

Texas’ highest criminal court upheld the reversal of Crystal Mason’s Tarrant County voter fraud conviction, ending her case after nearly 10 years.

The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 27, 2026

News · TX

Houston City Council passes campaign finance ordinance

Elections and voting

The council approved a municipal campaign finance measure that is not tied to a specific election, race or candidate.

The Ballot Texas DeskSep 27, 2026

News · TX

2026 Texas elections: Key races and candidates

Elections and voting

Texas 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