Governor Greg Abbott has announced that a runoff election for the unexpired term in the previous 18th Congressional District will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The seat was vacated following the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner.
Early voting for this runoff is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
“Read the Governor’s full special election proclamation here,” Governor Abbott stated in his announcement.
The U.S. Census Bureau has released updated findings from its Business Trends and Outlook Survey as of May 7. New questions cover business adoption of artificial intelligence by industry sector and region.
The Texas Education Agency has appointed a new superintendent and Board of Managers for Beaumont ISD following continued academic challenges. The agency aims to improve student outcomes through this leadership change while outlining steps required before returning control back to an elected board.
The U.S. Census Bureau has published detailed tables from its 2025 Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections. The new data include information on multiple tax categories across all states and Washington D.C., aiding policymakers and researchers.
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