Texas Election News

The Dallas County Commissioners Court approved a new voter check-in system in February following a software glitch on devices the fall election.

Turnout in North Texas remained high in the first days of early voting despite some technical issues at the polls.

While the state election code gives parties the right to add a no-preference option on their primary ballots, this will be the first time the Texas Democrats allow it.

It's Super Tuesday and there's a lot on the ballot — including the presidential primaries. Here are four stories we're following. But here are some of the races we're watching in Texas.

The Texans United for a Conservative Majority PAChas given at least $385,000 to North Texas candidates running against GOP incumbents who supported Paxton impeachment.

Jill Dutton won the special election for House District 2 against Brent Money in a race both Democrats and Republicans were eligible to vote in. But that hasn't stopped some Texas Republicans calling for closed primaries, claiming Democrats skewed results.

Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn has amassed nearly $50,000 in contributions for his reelection campaign, according to a campaign finance report filed Jan. 16.

The two feuding Republicans were the top two finishers in a November special election to succeed expelled state Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City, in House District 2.

The rejection of Proposition 13 means Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht will have to step down next year. More than 100 others could do the same over the next decade as they turn 75.

Tens of thousands of North Texans voted on 14 proposed amendments, but initial election night results showed some ballot measures had varying support county-by-county.

Texas voters will get to decide on 14 statewide amendments on Election Day. Collin and some Tarrant County and City of Denton voters will also vote on multi-million dollar bonds.

Early voting in North Texas ahead of the Nov. 7 election was double what was recorded during the last off-season election.