The Secretary of State’s Office didn’t initially check with the Department of Public Safety, which collects proof of citizenship from people who register to vote through them.

Alito issued the order in his capacity as the justice who handles urgent appeals from Texas, saying the map could remain.

Texas may host one of the most competitive Senate races in 2026, with many believing the state could flip if Ken Paxton is the GOP nominee.

Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.

Early voting is now open for runoff elections in Pflugerville, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos and Leander ahead of Election Day on Dec. 13.

Tax-hiking ballot measures had different electoral outcomes in Charlotte and Austin, but both boosted the case for a reform passed by the Texas Senate earlier this year.

After leaders in four member cities scheduled elections to consider leaving DART next May, a fifth North Texas town may join the ranks.