Texas Senate

Texas Medicaid is facing calls for stronger anti-fraud measures. The state Medicaid director said her office is taking steps to address potential fraud, but isn't responsible for investigations.

Tarrant County’s 2026 elections are poised to be “the most important of our lifetime,” local and state Republican officials said Sunday night after historically red Texas Senate District 9 flipped blue in a runoff election many saw as unwinnable for a Democrat.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss faced off Saturday for the senate seat in a special election that’s drawn national attention.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet reported about 1,860 donors since Nov. 4, while Republican Leigh Wambsganss reported 217.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss face off Jan. 31 in a race political experts say may foreshadow November elections.

Filing for Texas’ 2026 primary election is open, and candidates are announcing their bids for Tarrant County-area offices.

John Huffman was the best-funded candidate in the Senate District 9 special election thanks to casino interests, but failed to make the runoff. Gambling proponents still have millions more to spend on Texas races.

A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas can enforce Senate Bill 12, which restricts "sexually oriented performances" in front of kids. The judges said drag shows aren't necessarily sexual, and the plaintiffs, including a drag performer and two entertainment companies, may not be harmed by the law.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet came within three percentage points of winning Senate District 9 — which voted for Donald Trump by over 17 points in 2024 — over his two Republican opponents.

Early results show Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss splitting the majority, leaving behind Republican John Huffman.

Tuesday’s election sees Republicans John Huffman and Leigh Wambsganss and Democrat Taylor Rehmet race for the seat.

The U.S. Senate must confirm the appointment. The Granbury Republican previously announced he would not seek another Texas Senate term.