Lone Star Politics

Ten North Texas school districts will vote on more than a dozen bond propositions for building upgrades, repairs, additional equipment and tax rate ratification.

The Allen Independent School District is asking voters to consider $447 million in bonds on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

The Frisco Independent School District is asking voters to consider nearly $1.1 billion in bonds and a $.0294 increase in the Voter-Approved Tax Rate this November.

Voters in McKinney are considering four amendments to the city charter, including adjusting compensation for the mayor and members of the city council and extending term limits.

Dallas voters are asked to consider 18 amendments to the city’s charter, including three that could dramatically reshape how the city government operates. Another proposal could make possession of a small amount of marijuana a low-level priority for police.

Balch Springs will ask voters to consider 11 amendments to the city’s Home Rule Charter on Election, Nov. 5.

With four days of early voting remaining, political officials say Tarrant County has cast the second-most ballots in the state.

Take a look at the high-stakes political battle as Texas lawmakers try to save a man from the death penalty. Plus, Colin Allred and Ted Cruz’s closing arguments in a surprisingly close race for U.S. Senate. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with The Dallas Morning News bring you the latest in politics. 

Robert Roberson’s case has grabbed the attention of several lawmakers in Texas. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan spoke with Texas State Representative Jeff Leach R-Plano about what steps are being taken to save Roberson’s life.

Dallas County will extend early voting hours by two hours next week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both headed to Texas on Friday. The vice president will visit Houston, and the former president will visit Austin.

A key election in the heart of Dallas County will tell Texans a lot about important issues in the State of Texas ahead of the next legislative session.

Lucky voters in Dallas County could be treated to a one-of-a-kind “I voted” sticker created by a student in the Dallas ISD.