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.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Harris-Walz presidential ticket: Texas: The Issue Is
Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about what he thinks of the new ticket and his outlook on November.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Harris-Walz, Trump, 2024 election
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to discuss the hype over the Harris-Walz ticket, Donald Trump and if GOP infighting will have an impact this November.
Texas: The Issue Is - U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher on surge of support for Kamala Harris
Democrats are stoked about their improved prospect of holding the White House with Kamala Harris. U.S. Rep Lizzie Fletcher spoke with FOX 26 Houston's Greg Groogan to discuss.
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: The Issue Is - State Rep. Gina Hinojosa on big changes to 2024 presidential race
Texas Democrat delegates are hopping on the Kamala Harris bandwagon after President Joe Biden decided to end his campaign. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about her decision to back Harris.
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.
Some Texas school districts enact, consider ban on student cell phones
Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.
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.
Presidential debate's impact on Biden, Trump
Will President Biden's performance will be forgotten in a few months or will it impact swing votes?
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. Dan Crenshaw on Mexican cartels, 2024 election
U.S. Congressman Dan Crenshaw talks about efforts to stop the Mexican cartels, the war between Israel and Hamas and why he is supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Rep. Brian Harrison calls Texas House a 'corrupt den of liberal dysfunction' after GOP 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.
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.
Texas Battle for U.S. Senate - Cruz vs. Allred on border security & Gaza
Three and half years deep into his Presidency and 154 days from the November election, Joe Biden issued "get tough" executive orders aimed at better securing the Southern border. It is an issue central to the race for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State.
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.
New Texas GOP chair expects 'great conservative session' in 2025 despite party fissure
New Texas GOP chairman Abraham George talks with FOX 4's Steven Dial about Dade Phelan's chances of remaining House Speaker, potential gridlock in the 2025 legislative session and the future of education savings accounts in Texas.
New Texas GOP chair Abraham George on party's civil war
Newly elected Texas GOP chair Abraham George previews what could be a contentious 2025 between different factions of the party. George talks about Dade Phelan's push for Speakers' gavel, school vouchers and more.