The two Democrats running for U.S. Senate say they agree with people who say the political system in Washington, D.C. is rigged against them. In a video launching his campaign July 1, former Democratic Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas said he planned to run against political corruption.

After the Pasadena City Council election in Texas ended in a tie, a trusty coin flip was used to decide the winner.

"You shouldn't have to have a son in the NFL to own a home. Everything's backwards," said Allred in his Senate race announcement video.

Eye on Politics takes a look at what's next in Texas politics as candidates for various races in the state begin to emerge.