Gov. Greg Abbott, UT Austin shift from championing free speech to policing protesters’ intentions
Four years ago, as Texas Republicans worried that conservative voices were being silenced at universities, Gov. Abbott signed a bill that enshrined new free speech protections on campuses. But since last week, he's deployed DPS to crack down on protests at UT Austin that he vociferously disagreed with.
Poll: Texans support destination casinos, online sports gambling, split on sportsbooks at stadiums
A new poll shows that Texans are split about where gambling should and shouldn't be allowed in the state.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz: Joe Biden is 'inviting terrorists into this country'
Texas Senator Ted Cruz sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to talk about the dismissed impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and the current situation at the border.
Sen. Ted Cruz on Mayorkas impeachment
Texas Senator Ted Cruz talks about the Senate's dismissal of the impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas and the situation at the Texas-Mexico border.
Texas voters to elect members of appraisal district boards for the first time
As early voting gets underway, voters are able to weigh in on who controls property appraisals for the first time.
Gov. Abbott 'certain' school vouchers will pass next session
Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.
Gov. Greg Abbott 'certain' school vouchers will pass
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made passing school choice legislation a top priority. The governor sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to talk about where things stand after the primary election and says deals that were previously offered may now be off the table.
Republican North Texas congressional candidates debate Ken Paxton’s impeachment, Ukraine relief funding
"Republican North Texas congressional candidates debate Ken Paxton’s impeachment, Ukraine relief funding" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Texas: The Issue Is - Gov. Abbott on the border
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks with FOX 26's Greg Groogan about the current situation on the border. Abbott talks about the state's Operation Lone Star and has some harsh criticism for the Biden Administration, including Alejandro Mayorkas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks border security, bussing of immigrants to other cities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.
UT Dallas lays off 20 employees to comply with new Texas law
The University of Texas at Dallas is laying off 20 employees to comply with the state’s ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion offices on college campuses.
Texas: The Issue Is - May Runoff Elections
Runoff elections are only a few weeks away and the fight over school vouchers likely hangs in the balance. The FOX Texas Trio take a look at what the primary elections showed, plus the races they will be watching in May.
Texas immigration law heads back to federal court
The State of Texas is fighting to enforce its new law that would allow police to arrest anyone suspected of being in the U.S. illegally.
Texas AG Ken Paxton avoids trial in fraud case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a deal to avoid a trial in a nearly decades-old fraud case. FOX 4's Steven Dial, FOX 26's Greg Groogan and Rice University's Mark Jones discuss what the deal means for Paxton and his future in politics.
Texas: The Issue Is - Texas AG Ken Paxton avoids trial in fraud case
The "Top Cop" in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton, managed to have the burden of three felony fraud charges lifted all thanks to a "diversion" deal.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities to revise free speech policies to combat antisemitism
This request for universities to revamp their free speech policies singled out pro-Palestinian groups. And while it aims to address antisemitism, it does not aim to address Islamophobia.
Texas: The Issue Is - Colin Allred discusses several topics, including his race against Ted Cruz
Dallas Congressman Colin Allred has an uphill climb to flip Texas blue, but he said he is ready to call out Sen. Ted Cruz for not working in the best interest of Texans.
Texas: The Issue Is - Colin Allred on race against Ted Cruz
Representative Colin Allred, who is running for Senate, talks about his race with Ted Cruz.
In effort to clarify abortion law, Texas Medical Board defines 'medical emergency'
The Texas Medical Board has proposed a general definition for emergency medical exemptions to the state’s strict new abortion ban.
Tom Oliverson announces he is challenging Dade Phelan for Texas House speakership
State Rep. Tom Oliverson on Thursday announced a surprise challenge to Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.