Early voting in Texas has begun as CBS faces ongoing controversy over its handling of an interview with a Democratic candidate.

While Stephen Colbert is free to speak his mind, he’s reportedly causing drama behind the scenes at CBS. After the late-night talk show host, 61, said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from the Monday,

Now, this is a surprisingly small piece of paper, considering how many butts it’s trying to cover.” After pointing out that the statement sounds like it was written by and for lawyers, Colbert continues,

The "Late Show" host conducted an informal poll of his audience.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is set to end — for good — on May 21, Colbert revealed during a Monday taping of Late Night With Seth Meyers. (The episode will air tonight.) Meyers’ program runs on NBC in the hour following Colbert’s and, on his own network, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon .

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," which CBS announced in July would end in 10 months' time, has finally set a final air date.

Colbert appeared on Seth Meyers' show to discuss the approaching end of his late-night run after more than a decade as host.

Here's what to know about the Texas Senate candidate.