**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**AUSTIN, TEXAS –** In a closely watched electoral contest, the Texas Secretary of State has officially certified the results of the state’s general election cycle. The final tally confirms significant shifts in voter turnout and party representation across key counties.
**WHO:** The Texas Secretary of State, alongside county election officials, certified the results.
**WHAT:** The official certification of the 2024 Texas general election results, including races for the U.S. Senate, State Legislature, and local judicial seats. Preliminary data indicates a record number of absentee ballots processed in Harris County.
**WHEN:** Certification occurred at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time on November 12, 2024, following a mandatory recount in the 21st Congressional District.
**WHERE:** At the State Capitol in Austin, Texas, with results transmitted from all 254 counties.
**WHY:** According to the final canvass, the Republican Party maintained its majority in the State House by a margin of 86 seats to 64, while the GOP also retained control of the State Senate, 19 seats to 12. However, the election saw a dramatic increase in voter participation in suburban districts, with a 12% rise in registered voter turnout compared to the 2020 cycle. Initial analysis suggests economic policy and border security were the predominant issues driving voter decisions. Official data confirms no jurisdictionwide equipment malfunctions were reported.
**HOW:** The ballot processing period extended over a standard 14-day window, concluding with the canvass. Final figures show a total of 11.4 million votes cast, representing a 68% voter turnout among eligible residents.