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Talarico unveils affordability plan as Texas Senate race with Paxton heats up
Election 2026

Talarico unveils affordability plan as Texas Senate race with Paxton heats up

One day after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton rolled out his own affordability-focused agenda in North Texas, Democra…

HP Pundit August 06, 2026
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Texas lawmakers examine voter database problems, election readiness ahead of 2026 midterms
Election 2026

Texas lawmakers examine voter database problems, election readiness ahead of 2026 midterms

With early voting in Texas' 2026 midterm elections less than three months away, state lawmakers spent this week exa…

HP Pundit August 05, 2026
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Abbott maintains edge over Hinojosa in latest Texas governor polls
Election 2026

Abbott maintains edge over Hinojosa in latest Texas governor polls

Gov. Greg Abbott continues to hold the advantage in the race for Texas governor, though recent polling suggests Democra…

HP Pundit August 05, 2026
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TSU Poll shows Talarico edging Paxton as Republicans hold single digit leads in other statewide races
Election 2026

TSU Poll shows Talarico edging Paxton as Republicans hold single digit leads in other statewide races

State Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Se…

HP Pundit Jr August 04, 2026
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Don Huffines sworn in as Texas comptroller
Election 2026

Don Huffines sworn in as Texas comptroller

Don Huffines returned to public office Saturday after being sworn in as Texas comptroller, taking over the state's …

HP Pundit August 02, 2026
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Fox News poll shows Talarico leading Paxton in Texas Senate race
Election 2026

Fox News poll shows Talarico leading Paxton in Texas Senate race

Democrat James Talarico is drawing support from a sizable share of Republican voters in Texas, according to a new Fox N…

HP Pundit August 01, 2026
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Paxton rolls out tax relief focused economic agenda
Election 2026

Paxton rolls out tax relief focused economic agenda

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is making tax relief the centerpiece of his U.S. Senate campaign, unveiling a package…

HP Pundit July 31, 2026
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New poll shows Talarico leading Paxton by 5 points Texas U.S. Senate race
Election 2026

New poll shows Talarico leading Paxton by 5 points Texas U.S. Senate race

A new poll is raising eyebrows in Texas' U.S. Senate race, not just because Democrat James Talarico is ahead of Rep…

HP Pundit July 28, 2026
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Texas candidates call for AI safeguards as data centers face more scrutiny
Election 2026

Texas candidates call for AI safeguards as data centers face more scrutiny

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the biggest political issues in Texas, with leaders from both partie…

HP Pundit July 26, 2026
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Paxton pitches pro-law enforcement record in Fort Worth campaign stop
Election 2026

Paxton pitches pro-law enforcement record in Fort Worth campaign stop

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton used a Fort Worth campaign stop Tuesday to draw a sharp contrast between himself and …

HP Pundit July 21, 2026
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Texas campaign cash reports show Republicans still dominate statewide, but Talarico turns heads in Senate race
Election 2026

Texas campaign cash reports show Republicans still dominate statewide, but Talarico turns heads in Senate race

Money isn't everything in politics, but it usually tells you where the biggest battles are going to be. The latest…

HP Pundit July 20, 2026
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Paxton says he'll debate Talarico in closely watched Texas Senate race
Election 2026

Paxton says he'll debate Talarico in closely watched Texas Senate race

After years of skipping debates in statewide campaigns, Attorney General Ken Paxton says this time will be different. …

HP Pundit July 17, 2026
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Abbott taps longtime adviser Robert Howden to become Texas secretary of state
Election 2026

Abbott taps longtime adviser Robert Howden to become Texas secretary of state

Gov. Greg Abbott has picked one of his most trusted advisers to become Texas' next secretary of state, putting a ve…

HP Pundit July 17, 2026
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Trump announces GOP midterm convention in Dallas as Republicans look to build momentum before November
Election 2026

Trump announces GOP midterm convention in Dallas as Republicans look to build momentum before November

President Donald Trump has announced that the Republican Party will hold its first-ever national midterm convention in …

HP Pundit July 01, 2026
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Supreme Court campaign finance ruling could reshape Texas Senate race between Paxton and Talarico
Election 2026

Supreme Court campaign finance ruling could reshape Texas Senate race between Paxton and Talarico

A landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling eliminating federal limits on coordinated spending between political parties and c…

HP Pundit July 01, 2026
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New poll shows Paxton and Talarico locked in tight Texas Senate race
Election 2026

New poll shows Paxton and Talarico locked in tight Texas Senate race

A newly released statewide poll suggests Texas voters could be headed toward one of the most competitive U.S. Senate co…

HP Pundit June 23, 2026
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Trump withdraws endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer after texting scandal, candidate drops out of Oklahoma race
Election 2026

Trump withdraws endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer after texting scandal, candidate drops out of Oklahoma race

President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew his endorsement of Oklahoma congressional candidate Jackson Lahmeyer, a dr…

HP Pundit June 18, 2026
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