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Republicans considering Dallas for Trump nomination acceptance speech

By Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune The Republican National Committee is eying Dallas as a potential new site for part of its 2020 convention this summer. The...

Abbott calls for resignation of Bexar County GOP chair after racist conspiracy theory

By Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott and other top Texas Republicans are calling for the resignation of the GOP chair in one of...

Joe Biden to address virtual Texas Democratic Party convention June 6

By Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, will address the Texas Democratic Party's 2020 convention next month, the party announced...

State releases guidance on health protocols; Orders pertain to voting in elections

Voters concerned about COVID-19 who haven’t tested positive technically don’t qualify for a vote by mail ballot, but county officials also do not have...

Pence names Texas as a possible alternative GOP convention site

By Texas Tribune Pence says Texas could land GOP convention if North Carolina isn't open Texas is being considered to host the Republican National Convention, Vice...

Paxton files petition against Cameron County and others

Voters in Cameron County afraid of COVID-19 who wish to vote by mail during the upcoming July runoff elections may not be able to...

Abbott increases early voting period for runoff election

Governor Greg Abbott has signed a proclamation increasing the early voting period for the July 14 runoff election. Early voting will begin on June 29...

Legal battles continue between AG’s office and voter rights groups

Fear of contracting COVID-19 doesn’t technically qualify Texas residents to receive a vote by mail ballot under state election code, but local officials say...

Starr County Dems to challenge mail-in ballot rejection

The Democratic Party of Starr County is seeking to intervene in an ongoing federal case that is challenging the way mail-in ballots are accepted...

Virus outbreak delays elections; San Benito moves vote to November

SAN BENITO — Hotly contested city and school elections in San Benito might draw higher voter turnout and a boost in mail-in ballots. Amid the...