Republicans are eyeing potential redistricting opportunities in Ohio and Texas as they seek extra cushion to protect their thin majority in the House next year. In Ohio, redistricting

Eye on Politics takes a look at what's next in Texas politics as candidates for various races in the state begin to emerge.

"You shouldn't have to have a son in the NFL to own a home. Everything's backwards," said Allred in his Senate race announcement video.

After the Pasadena City Council election in Texas ended in a tie, a trusty coin flip was used to decide the winner.

The 2026 race for Texas's U.S. Senate seat is drawing multiple candidates from both parties, including incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn, who seeks a fifth term. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced his primary challenge to Cornyn, while former Democratic Congressman Colin Allred launched his bid for the seat.

The charges are the latest escalation in a probe that resulted in Texas authorities indicting six other Frio County area officials in May.

Kelly Hancock's decision to leave the Texas Senate and run for state comptroller has had a cascading effect on Texas politics.

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred is running for Senate again, this time against Republican John Cornyn, who faces a tough primary challenge, too.

Voters line up at a polling place in Bryan, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2024. The Texas Legislature passed election law changes this year that shift the schedule for early voting shifts to allow more weekend voting, and impose new restrictions on curbside voting. A proposed proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters didn't make it.

HISD elected school board trustee Savant Moore said he is planning to run for a Texas House seat in northeast Houston that is up for election in November 2026.