Rusk County voters reelected Republican Joel R. Hale as county judge on November 3, 2026. Separately, Kyle Kacal, a former state representative serving as interim judge, was elected unopposed as Brazos County judge.
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Voters in Converse rejected a ballot measure Tuesday to discontinue service from VIA Metropolitan Transit, choosing to remain part of the San Antonio-area regional public transportation system. The Converse City Council had placed the measure on the ballot due to concerns about the city's sales tax contribution to VIA.
$$2 million for annual sales tax revenue contribution to VIA
Converse City Council, placed the measure on the ballot; VIA Metropolitan Transit, regional public transportation system; Alamo Regional Transit, proposed alternative transportation service and 1 more
Sunny Busby led the race for Denton City Council District 1 in early voting results, ahead of three other candidates. The special election was called after the previous officeholder announced his resignation.
Sunny Busby, candidate for Denton City Council District 1; Ward Franz, candidate for Denton City Council District 1; Michael Herron, candidate for Denton City Council District 1 and 2 more
Bryan voters approved a charter amendment to remove medians on Texas Avenue between Rosemary Drive and State Highway 21. The city said the vote does not guarantee removal without approval from TxDOT, which controls the road.
$$8 million for estimated cost of median removal
Bryan voters, voted on charter amendment; Denise Fries, volunteer with Remove the Medians group; City of Bryan, issued legal opinion on removal requirements and 1 more
Austin held elections on November 3, 2026, for City Council seats including District 5. Early results showed incumbent Ryan Alter leading his race against three challengers, though a majority vote or runoff may be required. Districts 1, 3, 5, 8 and 9 had races on the ballot.
Ryan Alter, Austin City Council Member, District 5 incumbent; David Weinberg, District 5 candidate, former Texas League of Conservation Voters leader; Farrah Abraham, District 5 candidate, former reality TV personality and 1 more
Houston voters approved Proposition A, a charter amendment that makes enforcement of Class A and Class B misdemeanor marijuana possession the lowest police priority and prohibits Houston police from requesting, executing or participating in no-knock search warrants. Marijuana possession remains illegal under Texas law.
Ground Game Texas, led petition campaign for Proposition A
After months of public protest, Harlingen city commissioners are reviewing a WaterWorks agreement to supply treated sewer and potable water to a proposed 1,785-acre data center campus. City officials are questioning contract terms including water rates and the agreement's 50-year duration.
$about $1.2 million a year for water supply contract value
Harlingen city commissioners, reviewing contract terms; WaterWorks, water utility providing water under contract; RGV Property Group, data center operator receiving water under contract and 3 more
Hays County voters chose successors to two county commissioners on November 3, 2026. In Precinct 2, Democrat Johnny Flores and Republican Abby Gibson competed to replace Michelle Gutierrez Cohen, who is running for county judge. In Precinct 4, Democrat Angie Unger and Republican Rob McClelland competed for the seat being vacated by Walt Smith after two terms.
Johnny Flores, Democrat candidate for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 2, member of Hays CISD board of trustees; Abby Gibson, Republican candidate for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 2, president of Hays County Republican Women; Rob McClelland, Republican candidate for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 4, Army veteran and Dripping Springs ISD board member and 3 more
Five candidates competed for the El Paso City Council District 8 seat on November 3, 2026. The seat has a four-year term and covers West El Paso, downtown, and parts of South-Central El Paso.
Chris Canales, City Representative, District 8 incumbent seeking second term; Arturo Alluin, Candidate, local businessman; Matthew Guzman, Candidate, local businessman and 2 more