A crowded field of candidates is running in a competitive special election to fill the Texas Congressional seat previously held by the late Representative Sylvester Turner, a Democrat, next week.

Texas voters face 17 constitutional amendments on the November 4 general election ballot, mostly tax cuts funded by $51 billion in surpluses.

After nearly eight months without representation, Houstonians in Texas’ 18th District will go to the polls Tuesday to pick their next member of Congress.

Three candidates are running in the heavily conservative district: Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet.

Organizations like Eagle Forum and Grassroots America say constitutional amendments funding water projects and dementia research are government overreach.

During an interview on Fox News’ Sunday Night in America, Rove said Texas Republicans are likely handing Dems a win if they pick scandal-ridden Paxton over incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the 2026 primary. Cornyn, whose served four terms in the Senate, would be a “gimme” in the general election, the strategist added.

Tax reform, along with bail practices, dementia research and the state's water supply, are on a ballot that includes 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Early voting starts Monday. Election Day is Nov.

Protesters greeted Abbott in El Paso, denouncing the governor's role in Texas congressional redistricting that they say targets Hispanic and Black voters to give the GOP a chance to win more seats in Congress in 2026. Abbott made a bold statement about voting trends on the border.

Early voting will run for two weeks, from Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.

The amendments largely deal with tax reductions for select members of the state population, prevention of additional taxes, and funding for certain institutions and infrastructure.

This November, Texans will head to the polls to vote on state constitutional amendments and local elections. Here's how to check if you are registered to vote. Here's how to check if you are registered to vote.

The app helps users identify Republican contacts who haven't voted and send reminders via text or social media.