Colin Allred is one point ahead of Ted Cruz on 45 percent to 44 percent, according to a new poll by Morning Consult.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz who is seeking reelection to a third six-year term.

The United States Presidential Election is rapidly approaching. Here are some key dates to ensure you get your opportunity to vote.

Students still have learning gaps four years after the COVID-19 pandemic. More teachers enter the classroom without rigorous training. Administrators say they’re struggling to pay for security upgrades after the Uvalde massacre. Now, Texas is at the center of debates over whether public funds should be used for private schooling.

The pro-fracking video oversimplifies a nuanced debate over a technology that—love it or hate it—boasts a promising future.

Early voting in the 2024 elections will start on Oct. 21 in Texas and run through Nov. 1, ahead of a Nov. 5 Election Day. Harris County has not yet published its full list of voting sites for this election.

The new federal lawsuit intensifies a preelection battle between Republican state officials and Democratic leaders in urban counties over voter registration efforts. It accuses Texas officials of violating the National Voter Registration Act. As the October 7 registration deadline approaches, the ongoing dispute unfolds.

From election equipment to ballot counting and storage, Texas elections officials follow a long list of laws and procedures to ensure free and fair elections.

In his largest ad buy to date, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz attacks U.S. Rep. Colin Allred for his support of the Equality Act. It would have prohibited gender discrimination in public places.

The first-term Republican defending her seat said a private school voucher program will help her community, especially students from low-income families.

The rally, scheduled Monday in San Antonio, will be joined by with the city's mayor, Ron Nirenberg, as well as former Mayor Julián Castro and his twin brother, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro. Tuesday's events will include stops in Austin and in Houston.