A new poll conducted by the NBC 5 Dallas/Telemundo Station Group suggests a competitive race for the Texas Senate seat, with Democratic candidate James Talarico currently polling ahead of Republican opponent Ken Paxton. Among registered voters surveyed, 46 percent expressed support for Talarico, while 43 percent favored Paxton.

The data indicates that the race remains fluid, as 3 percent of respondents indicated support for a Libertarian candidate. Additionally, 8 percent of those polled remained undecided or did not select either major candidate. Because the lead is within the typical margin of error for a poll of this size, the results suggest a statistical dead heat rather than a definitive advantage for either candidate.

The poll highlights the ongoing political battle in Texas, where both parties are vying for control of key legislative seats. While Talarico holds the current numerical lead, the presence of undecided voters and third-party support suggests that the outcome of the election remains uncertain as the campaign cycle progresses. Neither candidate has yet commented on the specific findings of this poll, though both campaigns continue to focus on mobilizing their respective bases ahead of the upcoming election.