A former NFL linebacker and attorney, Allred is the first high-profile Democrat to declare himself a candidate in the race that Democrats see as their best shot next year at endin

Former Rep. Colin Allred on Tuesday launched his second run for the Texas Senate in Democrats’ ongoing push to turn the state purple. The Texas Democrat jumped into the already high-profile Senate race,

Former Rep. Colin Allred will run again for the U.S. Senate next year in Texas after losing in the general election in 2024. Why it matters: Allred automatically becomes the Democratic frontrunner, with the party hoping to achieve its elusive dream of winning a statewide race in Texas.

The move comes after more than a year of planning at DMV and dealer level following a bill signed by Governor Abbott in 2023

Following years of widespread fraud and abuse that touched every state, Texas is eliminating most temporary paper license plates and replacing them with new color-coded metal ones.