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State Overview
Capital
Austin
Population
30,503,301
Electoral Votes
40
Governor
Greg Abbott (Republican)
House Delegation
25 Republicans, 13 Democrats
State Leadership
Governor
Greg Abbott
RepublicanU.S. Senators
- John Cornyn
- Ted Cruz
House Delegation
25 Republicans, 13 Democrats
Congressional Districts: 38
State Legislature
Republicans control both the House and the Senate
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
40
Congressional Districts
38
Local News from Texas
Elections
Seminole, Texas abortion ordinance: Proposition B election tracker
Official Proposition B ballot wording, voting checklist, petition records and a source-checked plan for the November 3 election results.
Seminole · Oct 4, 2026
Business & Economy
Broken Promises? Bryan Officials Clash with H-E-B Over Stalled Development
The City of Bryan is locked in a public dispute with H-E-B over a proposed Boonville Road store, raising questions about transparency and taxpayer-funded
Bryan · Aug 4, 2026
Local Government
The Hidden Bill: Eagle Pass Taxpayers Forced to Foot the Bill for Biden’s Border Chaos
Despite Operation Lone Star's success, Eagle Pass taxpayers face rising costs for emergency services due to federal immigration neglect.
Eagle Pass · Aug 2, 2026
Local Government
The Hidden Bill: Eagle Pass Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Border Chaos
Eagle Pass officials reveal the staggering local cost of federal border failures as the city struggles to fund emergency services in the new 2027 budget cycle.
Eagle Pass · Aug 2, 2026
Local Government
Lowest in Two Counties: Inside Sherman's Push to Keep Utility Rates at the Floor
Sherman's mayor ordered a head-to-head rate comparison with every city in Collin and Grayson counties. The result: the lowest water and solid-waste bills in the region — and a council pledging to keep it that way.
Sherman · Jul 30, 2026
Local Government
Boerne Residents Rally Against High-Density Sprawl and Water Scarcity
Boerne citizens packed City Hall this week to oppose a massive new apartment complex, citing concerns over water infrastructure and the loss of small-town
Boerne · Jul 16, 2026
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