Texas voters approved two state constitutional amendments in statewide votes, NBC News projects, part of a slew of state ballot measures voters around the country considered on Tuesday.

Texans will vote on a large menu of constitutional amendments Tuesday while some Houston voters will choose among 16 candidates from across the ideological spectrum in a special election to fill a vacant congressional seat.

The special election in a historically Black district features a new generation of rising Texas Democrats, including the Harris County attorney, Christian Menefee; State Representative Jolanda Jones; ...

The early voting turnout in Harris County was about 8%, with more than 212,000 voters casting ballots between Oct. 20-31.