Lawmakers push back against State Fair gun policy

The State Fair of Texas announced that licensed gun owners would not be allowed to carry inside the fair this year. FOX 4's Steven Dial talked with State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Waxahachie) about the policy change and the push from Texas Republicans to have the policy changed back.

Kamala Harris rejuvenating enthusiasm among Democrats

Democrats have renewed enthusiasm now that Kamala Harris is set to replace Joe Biden at the top of the presidential ticket. FOX 26's Greg Groogan talks to Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) about Harris and the FOX Texas trio discusses the potential impact Harris could have on races in Texas.

Texas Democrats ready to move forward with Harris

The Texas Democratic delegates are among those ready to move forward with Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's presidential pick. That conversation is the topic of this week's Texas: The Issue Is.

Poll: More minority voters in Texas to vote for Trump

New polling shows an increasing number of Black and Hispanic voters in Texas are planning to vote for former president Donald Trump in November. FOX 4's Steven Dial, FOX 26's Greg Groogan and FOX 7's Rudy Koski discuss the trend and what it means going forward for both parties.

Gov. Abbott on political fallout from Hurricane Beryl

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott responds to President Biden criticism of Texas leaders in response to Hurricane Beryl. Then, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and FOX 26 Houston's Greg Groogan are joined by Rice University political scientist Mark Jones to discuss the interview and the political aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

Banning cell phones in Texas schools?

Several school districts across Texas have experimented with banning cell phones in the classroom. Texas State Rep. Ellen Troxclair says it's an issue that the legislature should consider taking up.

Debate's impact on Biden, Trump moving forward

President Joe Biden's debate performance has some Democrats sounding alarm bells. SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson talks about the impact of the debate on President Biden and former president Donald Trump.

Rep. Harrison calls out Dade Phelan following censure

Four of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's biggest critics were censured by House GOP leadership for supporting the campaign of challengers who ran against incumbents. Waxahachie representative Brian Harrison called the Texas House a "corrupt den of liberal dysfunction" after the censure.

Ted Cruz, Colin Allred on the border, Israel

Senator Ted Cruz and his challenger Colin Allred talk about some key issues for Texans in this November's election, including the U.S.-Mexico border and the war between Israel and Hamas.