From the Texas battle for U.S. Senate to who's running to be the state's next governor, here are the key races — and candidates — to be watching as we head into 2026.

Commissioners adopted a sales ban on some fireworks during a work session on Tuesday.

As Texas’ Dec. 8 candidate filing deadlines have now passed, the ballot is set for the March 3 primaries that will shape the 2026 elections. We hear from Quorum Report editor Scott Braddock.

Students between ages 12 and 18 will be able to receive free VIA Metropolitan Transit bus passes through a new program from the City of San Antonio.

Other major cities in Texas such as Austin, Houston and Dallas hold their municipal elections in November.

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones pushed for moving the city election from May to November while on TPR's 'The Source' on Monday. She also explained her recent trip to Mexico City. And she said she is open to a proposal to make VIA bus service free.

After weeks of speculation, Crockett officially filed to run Monday.

Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.

The former Dallas congressman said he wanted to help his party avoid a runoff. In his campaign to return to the House, he will face U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson, his successor in Congress.

Days after pardoning Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar of federal corruption charges, President Trump went after Cuellar on social media -saying he showed a “lack of loyalty” by filing for reelection as a Democrat, amid speculation that he might switch parties.