Lone Star Politics

On Lone Star Politics, several Decision 2024 developments following Tuesday’s vote. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with The Dallas Morning News bring you the latest of Texas politics. Plus, an interview with Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa just before he decided to resign his position. 

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says school choice will be among his legislative priorities for the upcoming session and has designated it SB2.

Gilberto Hinojosa, the chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, says he’s stepping down as the party leader in Texas and will hand over the reigns to a younger generation.

Dallas voters approved two measures – including one requiring the hiring of 900 police officers – as part of changes to the city’s charter.

Attorney General Ken Paxton endorses three conservative candidates, giving Republicans control in Texas’ Court of Criminal Appeals.

Republicans take majority in Texas State Board of Education with four victories out of five contested races, Democrats regain one seat.

Ted Cruz beat Colin Allred by about a million votes statewide on Tuesday night, but the race was much closer in North Texas.

Harris or Trump? Curious how Texans are voting for president this year? The latest election results showing how Texans are voting is below.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. After polls close in North Texas, get the latest election returns here from NBC 5.

A thorough legal process comes after the unofficial results are released by the counties running the elections.

North Texas voters will decide on 48 races in the Texas House on Tuesday while voters across the state will decide on another 102. See the results here on Tuesday night.

Texans will decide on 10 state senate races on Tuesday. Five other races are being run unopposed.

The Texas race drawing the most national attention is the race for U.S. Senate between U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and incumbent Ted Cruz.