Campaign Finance Loan Limits
Summary
Houston voters, get ready! You've got three elections coming up fast in April and May. Make sure you're registered and know where to vote so your voice is heard.
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly to the city budget.
Candidates who self-fund their campaigns.
Challengers who may not have access to personal wealth or large donor networks.
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The Last Mayor of Houston
The Last Mayor of Houston The Texas Observer
US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list
A federal appeals court upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Donald Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
Ethics And Governance Committee - Jul 7, 2026
There is a debate over whether to remove limits on how much candidates can pay themselves back for campaign loans. Some argue it's unconstitutional, while others worry it gives wealthy candidates an unfair advantage.
Galveston County commissioners approve new precinct map despite criticism from residents
The decision comes as the county continues to defend itself against claims that its previous precinct map weakened the voting power of Black and Hispanic voters.
Will Texas’ new top voting official be a ‘disruptor’? Locals are preparing for it
Just ahead of closely contested midterms, Texas is about to get a new top voting official. Many locals there fear the frontrunner is a state lawmaker and pastor with no election experience.
Houston City Council Session - May 13, 2026
The city has contracted with Harris County to manage election services for the upcoming runoff election.
Voting Rights Act ruling could change representation on city councils, school boards across Texas
The 1965 federal law helped Latino and Black voters gain representation in city and school boards across Texas but now that could change.
Election results for Texas Senate District 4 race, plus other local races
The race is to fill the vacant seat through January of next year.
Election Day is Saturday. Here's what's on Houston-area ballots, from SD4 to school tax increases.
Election Day is Saturday. Here's what's on Houston-area ballots, from SD4 to school tax increases. Houston Chronicle
Supreme Court’s voting rights decision set to prompt further redistricting in Texas and across the South
The high court’s 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais seriously weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, and will likely result in further partisan redistricting in southern states, such as Texas.
For Texans with disabilities, voting can take weeks — or be out of reach
With multiple elections coming up in May, advocates say gaps in support services can make voting a time-consuming challenge for many people with disabilities, despite legal protections guaranteeing access.
U.S. Supreme Court weakens key pillar of Voting Rights Act, opening door for Texas to redraw political maps
While the court did not strike down the provision entirely, Justice Elena Kagan said Wednesday’s ruling made Section 2 of the VRA “all but a dead letter.”
Houston-area voters are in the midst of three consecutive elections
Early voting is underway in the first of three elections stretching between April 20 and May 26.
Houston Texas Election Results 2026: See latest vote totals
Houston Texas Election Results 2026: See latest vote totals ABC13 Houston
Super Neighborhood Alliance Meeting - Apr 13, 2026
There's a push to increase voter turnout for upcoming elections, with a focus on District C and potential voter forums.
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