Who's running for State House in Texas (2026)
150 State House races are on the ballot in Texas, with 151 declared candidates tracked so far.
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Texas attorney general sues OpenAI over chatbot claims
Elections and votingThe state alleges OpenAI used deceptive practices and links its AI chatbot to safety dangers, beginning a court dispute over those claims.
The Ballot Texas News DeskOct 25, 2026
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Texas Supreme Court sets hearing on Dallas rental rules
HousingThe justices will hear arguments Dec. 3 over Dallas’ attempt to enforce restrictions on short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods.
The Ballot Texas DeskOct 25, 2026
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Texas Supreme Court to hear Dallas short-term rental case
HousingThe state’s highest court will consider Dallas’ legal fight over rules governing short-term rentals.
The Ballot Texas News DeskOct 24, 2026
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Texas withholds names of schools and voucher vendors
EducationTexas is not identifying the private schools and vendors receiving money through its state voucher program.
The Ballot Texas DeskOct 24, 2026
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Two Texas Republicans say they voted for Talarico
Elections and votingA former state GOP leader and a Bush family member said character factored into their votes in the Talarico-Paxton Senate contest.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskOct 22, 2026
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Texas tort reform reshaped medical malpractice rules
Elections and votingThe policy change altered the legal framework for medical malpractice cases in Texas without a direct link to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Texas DeskOct 20, 2026