Texas 2026 local elections guide In-person early voting runs from April 20-28. The last day to apply to cast a ballot by mail is April 20. Read more about who qualifies for that option, which is limited in Texas, in our guide.

TODAY is the first day of early voting for the May 2nd elections. Click here to learn more about what's on the ballot:
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Houston City Council approves new HPD-ICE policy intended to curtail coordination on immigration enforcement | Houston Public Media The ordinance marked a first-of-its-kind challenge to Mayor John Whitmire’s policy.

⚡️ MOVEMENT VICTORY ⚡️

This is a community-driven win that will help protect the basic rights of ALL Houstonians from Trump's reckless ICE. ✊🏿 ✊🏾 ✊🏽 ✊🏼

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Texas Organizing Project Hosts Michael Harriot - Dallas Weekly Join award-winning journalist Michael Harriot as he discusses his book Black AF History and the importance of reclaiming Black voices in American history.

"In a moment when Black history is increasingly contested in classrooms and public spaces, organizers made one message clear throughout the evening. Black history is American history."

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Gina Hinojosa wins Texas Democratic gubernatorial primary, US media report Gina Hinojosa, a longtime member of the Texas House ​of Representatives who served for ‌nearly a decade as chair of the Texas Democratic Party, on Tuesday ​won the state's Democratic gubernatorial pri...

Congratulations to TOP PAC-endorsed candidate @ginafortexas.bsky.social on becoming the democratic nominee for governor.

Texans are ready for a governor who fights for working-class Black and Latino Texans.

Let’s finish strong this November. 💪🏽

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⚠️Find your polling center before voting: www.dallascountyvotes.org/voters/elect...

Dallas County judge makes change to voting hours after some Texans turned away from polls A judge in Dallas County has extended voting hours to 9 p.m. for Democrats as some say voters in parts of Texas are being turned away from the polls.

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🚨DALLAS COUNTY VOTERS:
Voting has been extended to 9PM. Spread the word.

THANK YOU, @txorgproject.bsky.social!

As member of this org we've been together in the streets & trenches because we know that winning elections happens through organizing + people power.

Working alongside TOP at both the state & federal levels, I look forward to our partnership in the US Senate!💪🏾

Let’s do this. 💪🏽

2 Texas DAs join national coalition of prosecutors against federal overreach Travis County DA José Garza and Dallas County DA John Creuzot were named some of the founding participants of the new group.

Kudos to TOP endorsed District Attorneys - Jose Garza and John Cruezot - who have joined a national coalition of prosecutors against federal overreach.

This group aims to hold federal officials accountable because no agency or officer is above the law.

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Black History is American History. Happy Black History Month.

The Texas voter registration deadline is ONE WEEK AWAY. Don't miss your chance to make a difference this election! 🗳️✊🏽📣

Click the link to check your voter registration status. Register to vote by Monday, February 2nd. bit.ly/3Vdi7Vh

ICE murdered a man today.

Stop the Chaos.

Stop the Killings.

Stop the Injustice.

Dallas County sues Trump administration over clawback of public health funds Dallas is the second Texas county to sue over public health cuts after a judge ordered the Trump administration to return $20 million to Harris County last summer.

Dallas County is suing the Trump admin for taking back $70M in public health funds - money that could be used to strengthen clinics and help keep families healthy.

We need leaders who invest in our communities, not ones who slash budgets and leave us vulnerable.

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Can Jasmine Crockett win Senate bid by expanding Texas electorate? The odds are against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett winning her high-profile Senate race. She hopes to improve her chances by expanded the Texas electorate, which...

TOP's Co-ED Brianna Brown was featured in the Dallas Morning News! 🗞️

As 2025 comes to a close, we're gearing up for the fight ahead in 2026. Right-wing radicals worked hard to shrink the electorate, but TOP is working harder to make sure ALL Texans have their voices heard.

Today is the open enrollment deadline! Apply by today - 12/15 to have health insurance coverage on 01/01.

During open enrollment you can:

✅ Apply for health insurance
✅ Renew your current plan
✅ Make changes to your coverage.

Apply here: Healthcare.Gov

Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026 The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through the mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump. Attorney General Ken Paxton said he woul...

Some good news! Today a federal court blocked Texas from using the new gerrymandered maps in the 2026 midterms.

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Panel discussion at the Forward: People, Purpose, Power summit with three speakers on stage engaging with an audience.

Forward: People, Purpose, Power was more than a celebration—it was a call to action. Together with co-hosts @txorgproject.bsky.social and our partners, allies, and movement leaders, we honored a legacy of progress while charting a bold course forward for democracy and economic justice.

His politically motivated attacks aim to ...
👉🏽 Intimidate Latino voters.
👉🏾 Target community groups.
👉🏿 Hurt civic engagement in Texas.

We will NOT be silenced.

#StandWithJolt #ProtectNonprofits #DefendDemocracy

🚨PAXTON TARGETING LATINO VOTERS 🚨

Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, is using his political office to silence and dismantle nonprofits that serve immigrants, Latinos, and other marginalized communities.

It’s day 38 of Trump’s government shutdown and…

🏥 Millions of Americans are at risk of losing ACA tax credits that make health coverage affordable.

🍎 42 million Americans have lost access to SNAP (including 3.5 million Texans).

✈️Flights across the country are being canceled.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Texans, have you voted yet? Today is Election Day! Make your voice heard and cast your ballot today 🗳️

Polls are open - early voting starts TODAY! Make a vote plan. Use your voice. Vote. 🗳️

🔗 Review your sample ballot here: bit.ly/4nXoYyY

"It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains." - Assata Shakur, fighter For Black Liberation.

Rest in Power 🕯️

Our member, Theresa, was able to share her story as a cancer patient, retired teacher and Texan who’s concerned about healthcare access.

Thank you @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social for inviting us to participate in a virtual press conference today where we talked about how the Trump admin is letting the Affordable Care Act tax credit for premiums expire amid the government shutdown fight.

It's National Voter Registration Day! 🗳️ Make sure your voice is heard by checking if your voter registration is up-to-date. You can do this by visiting here: bit.ly/3Vdi7Vh

This isn't about "cost savings."

This is about making it harder for everyday working-class people to have their voices heard at the polls.

It's white supremacy in action.

Tarrant County cuts over 100 voting locations Officials say the move will save the county about $1 million but opponents call it voter suppression.

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Tarrant County Republicans are silencing the voices of their constituents, particularly Black and Latino residents, all in an attempt to cling to power.

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