Beyoncé endorsed Kamala Harris at a Houston rally focused on abortion rights, while Trump campaigned in Austin for border security and promised a massive deportation program if reelected.

Bexar County experiences a surge in early voting, with over 18% of registered voters casting ballots in five days, marked by long lines and a high voter turnout.

Jesse Lutzenberger was released on bail after being accused of assaulting a poll worker over a MAGA hat in San Antonio.

A thin longhorn cow near Six Flags Fiesta Texas was investigated by local authorities after citizen concern, but was found to have adequate care and its condition linked to age.

Governor Abbott of Texas has renewed a drought disaster proclamation to address the ongoing drought conditions, ensuring relief and resource allocation to affected areas.

Racist remarks at a Trump rally provoke backlash; Kamala Harris focuses on job creation in Michigan. Biden endorses Blunt Rochester for Senate, while Trump and Harris each strategize for critical votes.

Governor Greg Abbott has renewed the Texas border security disaster proclamation, originally established in May 2021, to continue addressing unauthorized immigration issues affecting several Texas counties.

Governor Abbott has directed TDEM to send extra emergency personnel to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery.

Sen. Ted Cruz filed a complaint with the FEC, accusing opponent Colin Allred and the DSCC of illegal ad spending coordination exceeding federal limits.

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred has out-fundraised Sen. Ted Cruz in the Texas Senate race, with the campaign's TV ad spending indicating a highly competitive contest.

Trump delayed a Michigan rally due to a three-hour interview with Joe Rogan in Texas, resulting in apologies and a diminished audience upon his arrival.

Early voting turnout in Texas has slightly decreased from 2020 with 2.8 million votes cast, reflecting a trend of increased Republican participation and raising concerns for Democrats.

Early voting in Texas saw few issues, with quick resolution of a voting machine error and efforts to encourage voter review of ballots. Turnout is slightly lower than 2020, though Texas has seen a record voter registration.