Jasmine Crockett has opened the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary with a 13 percentage point lead over her closest opponent, according to new internal polling released by her campaign.
Category: Texas
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Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III Launches Congressional Campaign at Dallas Kickoff
Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III formally launched his campaign for Congress on January 12, 2026, during a kickoff event in Dallas, with a focus on justice, equity, and transparency in areas such as healthcare and education.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Dallas County Republicans Drop Hand-Counting Ballots, Citing Worker Shortage
Dallas County Republicans have decided against hand-counting ballots in the upcoming March primary, while Democrats in Dallas and Williamson counties will be required to cast ballots at assigned neighborhood polling places instead of countywide voting sites, which could potentially disenfranchise voters.
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Texas Shares Voter Data with Justice Department Amid Privacy Debate
Texas has turned over its voter roll to the U.S. Justice Department in compliance with the Trump administration’s request for access to voter data, despite concerns over voter privacy and potential legal violations.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Dallas County Sues Trump Administration over $70 Million Public Health Fund Clawback
Dallas County has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the clawback of $70 million in public health funds, arguing that the demand was illegal and the funds were intended to address the effects of the pandemic and prepare for future public health crises.
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Supreme Court’s Redistricting Decision Threatens Democracy, Voting Rights Advocates Warn
The Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’s racially gerrymandered 2025 maps to stand will result in Black and Brown communities being denied fair representation in the 2026 midterm election, and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is committed to fighting this voter suppression through litigation, advocacy, and public education initiatives.
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NAWBO DFW Shares Business Opportunities for Women Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
The Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO DFW) hosted an event to encourage women entrepreneurs to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring a once-in-a-generation business opportunity to the region.
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Abbott’s Tax-Cut Proposals Aim to Give Voters More Control over Tax Increases
Gov. Greg Abbott has proposed a property tax-cut platform, which would put local governments in a tighter financial bind, and a spending cap on local governments, which could potentially hit fast-growing cities and towns the hardest.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Texas to Establish Turning Point USA Chapters in Every High School
Texas has partnered with Turning Point USA to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every high school campus in the state, with Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expecting “meaningful disciplinary action” against any school that stands in the way.
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Texas Democrats Face Tough Decisions After Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to use the new congressional map in 2026, which will favor Republicans in the midterm elections and has caused Democratic incumbents to face tough decisions about their reelection plans.
