Early voting has commenced in Texas, breaking records across multiple counties. Travis County achieved a historic turnout with over 40,000 votes on the first day, marking the highest midterm election turnout in two decades. Harris County also set a remarkable record with at least 104,000 ballots cast. A staggering 19 million Texans are registered to vote, a new state record. Despite reports of long lines and some voters being turned away in Tarrant County, the overall response has been overwhelmingly positive, indicating that early voting has attracted significant engagement ahead of the November elections. Various candidates are actively campaigning in key battleground areas, contributing to the heightened enthusiasm among voters.