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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 17, 2026
Contact: Juan Carlos Pinzon, press@txdemocrats.org

Texas Democratic Party, Texas Majority PAC, House Democratic Campaign Committee, and Powered by People Announce 2026 Statewide Coordinated Campaign

View Launch Event Recording HERE
Dallas Ft Worth, Texas – Today, the Texas Democratic Party announced “Texas Together,” the 2026 statewide coordinated campaign, in partnership with Texas Majority PAC, the House Democratic Campaign Committee, and Beto O’Rourke’s Powered by People. Together, they’re committing a combined $30 million, making this the most well-funded coordinated campaign in Texas Democrats history. Texas Together will launch on March 4th–the earliest launch ever–with volunteers talking to voters about the full ticket, from the U.S. Senate to the county nominees.These organizations have been working together since 2025. Through their partnership, they successfully recruited candidates in every statewide, state house, state senate, congressional, and State Board of Education race for the first time in Texas history. Their volunteers made more than 5 million calls and knocked on over 150,000 doors, including 1.5 million calls and 20,000 doors to win the SD 9 special election. Now, as Texas Together, they will run voter registration, persuasion, and turnout programs for all Democratic nominees in Texas.

The coordinated campaign will:
– Operate field offices in Harris, Dallas, Maverick, Travis, Williamson, Potter/Randall, Tarrant, Bexar, Hidalgo, Cameron, Brazoria, and El Paso Counties. The coordinated campaign headquarters is in Houston

– Provide free voter file access to candidates in the state–the first time in Texas history.

– Invest $25 million in a statewide organizing program that will contact voters at the doors and over the phone in all 254 counties.

– Negotiate cost-sharing agreements with vendors to bring overhead costs down for campaigns across the state.

– Build a small-dollar fundraising program for down ballot candidates in red seats.Invest $5 million in a newly-created statewide research hub, 254 Labs. The hub will conduct polling, message-testing, and data analysis to help all candidates craft effective turnout and persuasion media programs.

– Test new persuasion and turnout tactics, technology, and campaign structures to produce the most innovative political infrastructure in the country.

“This coordinated campaign represents a turning point for how Democrats compete in Texas,” said Kendall Scudder, Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party.

“We’re investing and organizing earlier than we ever have before, and we’re revolutionizing the way that state parties build winning infrastructure. This partnership will empower us to compete everywhere.”“We’re not making assumptions about who our voters are. Texas Together will talk to everyone this year.” said Katherine Fischer, Executive Director of Texas Majority PAC.

“Our win in SD 9 proves that Texans are so fed up with Republican leadership, that traditionally red seats are in play. We’re excited to partner with TDP, HDCC, and PxP to run a massive field and research program on behalf of all Texas Democrats running for office.”“Texas Together gives us the resources to compete everywhere. Last year, when Texas House Democrats stood up to Donald Trump and Greg Abbott’s redistricting scheme, thousands of Texans joined our fight. Now in 2026 we’re building on that momentum and creating the movement to flip the Texas House,” said Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee Chair Rep. Christina Morales.

“Alongside our partners, we’ve recruited great candidates, and now we’re giving them the tools to win.”“We’re excited to contribute Powered by People’s relational registration program to this historic coordinated campaign,” said Beto O’Rourke, Powered by People founder and former statewide candidate.

“Our focus is bringing the margin of victory to the ballot box by building personal relationships with the newly registered and others targeted for suppression and intimidation. This person-to-person connection is key to successfully encouraging them to vote.”

About the Texas Democratic Party Founded in 1846, Texas Democrats continue the march towards re-building a state that acts upon its beliefs – fair wages, affordable housing, universal childcare, a right to accessible healthcare, a healthy environment, and safe communities. A fair shot for all – that’s what drove Democrats to build this great state, and that is what drives us today. A belief that no matter who you are, what you look like, where you come from, or who you love if you work hard in Texas, you can make it. Texas Democrats have never shied away from big, bold ideas. From Lyndon B. Johnson to Henry B. Gonzalez to Barbara Jordan to Ann Richards and today’s Democratic champions, Texas Democrats will fight to uphold the landmark programs, policies, and institutions that make Texas work for all Texans. For more information go to: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/splash