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Dallas Police Association urges voters to reject three charter amendments
A prominent police association opposes three charter amendments on the ballot in Dallas, one of which would compel the city to recruit 900 officers.
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Major police association takes issue with amendments on Dallas ballot
A major police association is coming out against three charter amendments on the ballot in Dallas, including one that would require the city to hire 900 officers. NBC 5’s David Goins on the last-minute campaigning as voting gets underway.
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Trump and Harris make widely different claims on crime. Here's what the data shows
Despite slight differences, both major data sets show a clear national trend going back decades.
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Early voting starts Monday in Texas. Here's what to know.
Election Day is two weeks away, but you don’t have to wait till then to cast your ballot. Early voting starts today in Texas. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Texas kicks off an 12-day early voting period on Oct. 21
As we enter the final stretch, a historic turnout is anticipated at the polls. The Texas Secretary of State says 18.6 million Texans are registered to vote, more than a million more than in the 2020 elections. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.
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12-day early voting stretch begins Monday in Texas
As Election Day nears, a historic turnout is anticipated at the polls. The Texas Secretary of State said 18.6 million Texans are registered to vote, an increase of more than a million from the 2020 elections.
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Supporters say Willie Nelson endorsement helps Dallas pot measure ahead of vote
Voters will decide if Dallas becomes the latest – and largest – city in Texas to decriminalize misdemeanor marijuana possession. Supporters of the measure say the endorsement of Texas music icon Willie Nelson could be a huge lift to drive voter turnout.
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Willie Nelson joins call for Dallas to decriminalize marijuana possession
Voters will decide if Dallas becomes the latest – and largest – city in Texas to decriminalize misdemeanor marijuana possession. NBC 5’s David Goins reports supporters are calling the endorsement of Texas music icon Willie Nelson a huge lift to drive voter turnout.
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Tarrant County Judge announces 16 changes ahead of general election
Just days away from early voting election offices around the state are triple checking their equipment but preparation started months ago. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports on some of the changes Tarrant County voters will see.
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Allred and Cruz face off in Texas Senate debate on Tuesday
With less than a week until early voting starts, Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Colin Allred will square off in their first and only debate. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Lone Star Politics: Oct. 13, 2024
On Lone Star Politics, take a look at key issues on the ballot as we head towards Election Day. Plus, NBC 5’s Phil Prazan sits down with a Texas Supreme Court justice up for re-election.
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Cards Against Humanity offers payouts to new swing-state voters, responding to Musk's PAC
The progressive card game company is paying new voters who come up with plans and disparage Donald Trump online.
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What is voter fraud, and how common is it?
There are several types of voter fraud that make headlines every election – but how common is voter fraud really? Here’s what you need to know.
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Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the November election
NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us what to know about registering to vote. Oct. 7 is the voter registration deadline to be eligible to vote in the November election.
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Want to vote for president? Deadline to register is Monday. What you need to know
If you haven’t registered to vote yet for the upcoming presidential election, you have until Monday to get it done. Oct. 7 is the voter registration deadline to be eligible to vote in the November election.
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Here's what to know as the voter registration deadline approaches
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 7. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us what to know so there are no surprises at the polls.
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Key takeaways from VP debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz
Tim Walz and JD Vance on Tuesday engaged in a policy-focused debate just one month before the presidential election. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Dallas County may move Rowlett early voting location
Dallas County says it may have to look at moving a polling location in Rowlett – over concerns about whether the building has a valid certificate of occupancy.
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Dallas County considers moving a polling location in Rowlett
Dallas County says it may have to look at moving a polling location in Rowlett – over concerns about whether the building has a valid certificate of occupancy. NBC 5’s David Goins reports it comes as Rowlett’s mayor pushes for a location he says has more space and parking.
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What is ballot gathering? And what are the laws around this controversial practice?
While the practice of ballot collection is legal in 35 states, the rules vary significantly from state to state.