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The days of students taking their cell phones to class may soon be coming to an end. Lawmakers return to Austin in January when they will debate banning cell phones in public schools.

Texas lawmakers filed hundreds of bills before the next session starts in January, including one to take cell phones out of students hands across the state. The cryptocurrency industry put lots of money into the election, so what does the industry want in return? Plus voting problems during the 2024 election.

On Lone Star Politics, hear from Rep. Julie Johnson and a former Trump cabinet member. Plus, we hear from a Dallas City Councilmember about big changes and the next steps after the election. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with The Dallas Morning News bring you the latest in Texas politics.

This week we will find out if a Texan will become one of the most powerful people in the country.

Three senators, including Texas Representative John Cornyn, are looking to succeed the longest serving Senate republican leader in history. Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell announced in February that he would step down from the role, opening the door to a Texan becoming the second most powerful person in the country.

Joseph Morton with the Dallas Morning News tells us about how the shift among Hispanic voters helped Sen. Ted Cruz and other Republicans run up the score in Tuesday’s election.

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. 

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

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.