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Cook Political Report Now Says Race For President Is a 'Toss-Up' In Texas

SMU Political Professor Matthew Wilson Talks Presidential Election In Texas And Texas Becoming A Toss-Up State With Jack Fink

Oct 28, 2020

Federal Judge Rules Voters Must Mask Up At Polls Despite Gov. Greg Abbott's Exemption

A federal court in San Antonio issued a ruling Tuesday night requiring that all voters, poll workers, and poll watchers wear masks at the polls throughout the state leading into the November election.

Oct 28, 2020

Texas Supreme Court Backs Gov. Greg Abbott On Limiting Mail-In Ballot Drop-Off Sites

The high-court court ruling upholds a restriction Abbott imposed on Oct. 1, just before early voting in the Nov. 3 general election was to open.

Oct 27, 2020

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Texas Democrats Look To Gain Control Of State House, Republicans Aim To Maintain Majority

Whichever party controls the Texas House will not only have a say over policy, but redistricting as well.

Oct 27, 2020

Dallas Police Preparing For Potential Election-Related Unrest

"Let's just be honest, 50% of the population is not going to be happy," Dallas Police Association President Mike Mata said.

Oct 27, 2020

Some Texas Voting Machines Can't Read Mail-In Ballots, 22K Affected So Far

Ballot scanning machines are rejecting about one-third of mail-in ballots returned by voters in Tarrant County. The problem has impacted more than 22,000 ballots so far.

Oct 27, 2020

Texas Judge Chris Hill Tests Positive For COVID-19

Collin County Judge Chris Hill has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Oct 27, 2020

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Collin County Republican Congressman Van Taylor, Democrat Luly Seikaly Compete In 3rd District Race

The northern Dallas suburbs have been trending more purple. The Cook Political Report previously moved this race from "Likely Republican" to "Lean Republican."

Oct 26, 2020

Man Defaces Republican Campaign Signs, Says 'Stop Arrests For Small Amounts Of Marijuana'

The Dallas County Republican Party said Terrance Garrido was recorded marking the signs and saying, "Stop arresting people for small amounts of marijuana."

Oct 26, 2020

Texas GOP, Dems React To Joe Biden's Debate Comment: 'I Would Transition From The Oil Industry'

Toward the end of their second and final debate, the former Vice President and President Donald Trump butted heads over the energy industry.

Oct 23, 2020

Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa Reacts To Last Night's Presidential Debate

CBS 11 News political reporter Jack Fink sat down with Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa for his reaction to the last presidential debate fo 2020.

Oct 23, 2020

Texas GOP Party Chair Allen West Reacts To Last Night's Presidential Debate

CBS 11 News political reporter sat down with GOP Party Chair Allen West for his reaction to last night's presidential debate.

Oct 23, 2020

Gov. Abbott Responds After Biden Calls For 'Transition' From Oil

Biden's plan doesn't call for a ban on climate-damaging fossil fuels and instead focuses on technologies that can capture pollution from oil and other sources.