After calls from several top Democrats, including Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, Gov. Abbott explained his refusal to call an election in Texas.

In an appearance before the conservative Texas Law Federalist Society, Gov. Greg Abbott fielded questions in his political wheelhouse. Except for one.

One month after Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner's death, Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has yet to call a special election to fill his seat.

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth says she remains prepared to conduct special election for CD 18 whenever the Governor orders it.

State legislators and Democratic leaders are demanding Gov. Greg Abbott schedule a vote to fill the seat left vacant by the late Rep. Sylvester Turner.

Voters in North Texas head to the polls May 3 to decide city council races, large school bond proposals and more. Here's what to know before you vote.

Thursday is the last day Texans can register to vote in local elections on May 3. Here's a voter registration guide.

The Texas Election Code requires the governor to call a special election to fill a vacant office. Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, allowed two key deadlines to pass that prevented the solidly Democratic seat from being on the May 3 ballot.

When asked why he has not called for a special election to replace the late Sylvester Turner, Gov. Greg Abbott said Harris County, which would have to operate the election, has a history of failures when it comes to elections.

Paxton is a favorite of hard-right Republican activists who strongly influence GOP primaries. He beat a 2023 impeachment attempt on corruption allegations. The result strengthened his standing with the party’s most conservative voters. Many of those voters don’t like Cornyn.

DALLAS — Heads up, if you want to vote in the May 3 election and haven't yet registered to vote, Thursday is the last day to do so. This upcoming election features a number of local races on the ballot depending on which county you live in.

Residents of Boca Chica Beach near Elon Musk's SpaceX will vote on incorporating Starbase as a city and elect its first mayor and commissioners.