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

Already nine million Texans have cast a ballot during Early Voting. Some expect Election Day to break the Texas record for voter turnout, but it’s not the end of the process. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports we’ll only see unofficial results on Nov. 5.

As we near Election Day, here’s what we know so far from early voting and what may happen Tuesday. Plus, new developments in the death row case of an East Texas man convicted of killing his young daughter roughly 20 years ago. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with The Dallas Morning News bring you the latest in Texas...

Some voters may not know about a few of the most important races on the November ballot this election. Texans can decide whether to return justices to the highest Texas civil court.

The Texas Supreme Court is the highest civil court in the state and voters will get to weigh in on three positions after some controversial rulings. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports.

Election workers across North Texas continue to help voters vote early. It’s a key part of a lengthy process that will reach well past election day.

Election workers across North Texas continue to help voters early vote. It’s a key part of a lengthy process that will reach well past election day. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan has more.

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. 

Colin Allred campaigns with “Women for Allred” on abortion and reproductive rights in a final campaign push during early voting. One of Ted Cruz’s closing messages spotlights laws surrounding transgender children. 

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.

Thousands across the DFW Metroplex packed the polls Saturday to cast their ballots. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports on some of the excitement among voters as we wrap up the first week of early voting.

Thousands across the DFW Metroplex packed the polls Saturday to cast their ballots.

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump were in Texas at the same time on Friday. NBC 5’s David Goins reports Harris is in Houston for a star-studded rally, while Trump is campaigning in 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.

All eyes are on the race for Texas House District 108, a swing district centered around the Park Cities. Incumbent Republican Morgan Meyer is defending his seat against Democratic challenger Elizabeth Ginsberg. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan takes a look at the key issues taht may swing the race.

A political realignment is underway. The size and scope will reveal itself after election day.

Senator Ted Cruz is defending his U.S. Senate seat against Congressman Colin Allred. Many polls have this contest within the margin of error. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports on the one slice of voters who may make the difference in the biggest statewide race in 2024.

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.

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.

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.