Austin

Three candidates are running to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate. Republican incumbent Ted Cruz is being challenged by Democrat Colin Allred and Libertarian Ted Brown.

Four candidates are running for a six-year term on the Railroad Commission of Texas. The commission oversees the oil and gas industry, coal and uranium surface mining, natural gas utilities, and more.

Texans must submit a paper voter application to their county’s election office. Learn more about how to register to vote or update your information.

Six companies have applied for Texas’ new business tax break program. Among the first applicants were a Fort Worth-based aircraft manufacturer, a sustainable aviation fuel company and a semiconductor manufacturer.