Texas election 2025: Live coverage in Houston, Southeast Texas

HOUSTON - Texans will head to the polls today to vote on state constitutional amendments and local elections.

FOX 26 Houston will bring you live updates throughout the day in the live player above and on the FOX Local app for your phone and smart TV.

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Live updates

7:30 p.m.

Harris County clerk gives election update

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth provides an update on election night.

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth says, despite polls closing, some people are still in line. They will be allowed to vote.

According to Hudspeth, 212,835 people voted early or by mail ballot. More than 226,000 have voted in-person on Election Day.

7 p.m.

Polls are closed. We are tracking key races.

Click here to see results as they start to come in.

5 p.m.

Election Day 2025: Voters weigh in on Texas election

Voters tell us why they decided to exercise their right to vote on Election Day. We also have a look at key races.

You still have time to vote. We talked to voters about why they find exercising their right to vote important.

Click here to find a polling location near you.

2 p.m.

According to the Harris County Elections Department, more than 102,000 people have voted in person on Election Day in the county.

10 a.m. 

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth held a news conference after polls opened across the Houston area. 

You can watch the full news conference below. 

FULL: Harris County Clerk holds Election Day news conference

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth holds a news conference as polls are open across the Houston area.

7 a.m.

Polls are now open! You have until 7 p.m. to cast your ballot. Click here for a reminder of what you'll need to take with you, and what you can't bring.

5:30 a.m.

Today is Election Day. Do you have a plan to vote?

• Click here to find your polling location.
• Click here to find out what's on your ballot.
• Click here for your Election Day guide.