Abbott, O'Rourke campaign on last day of early voting

There is a sense of urgency for both camps, not just because Friday is the last day of early voting. Turn out remains lower than expected.

Beto O'Rourke campaign outraises Gov. Greg Abbott

According to the final campaign finance reports, Beto O'Rourke raised almost $6 million more than Gov. Greg Abbott.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces $874.6M for public safety initiatives

According to Abbott, the $874.6 million will be transferred to state agencies and programs for initiatives that include enhanced border security operations and school safety.

Texas Republicans in the lead ahead of Election Day, new poll shows

Political consultant Ashley Brasher and Ed Espinosa, president of Progress Texas, discuss latest poll showing Gov. Greg Abbott's lead over Beto O'Rourke

Gov. Greg Abbott leads Beto O'Rourke by 11 points, new poll shows

A new poll from the UT/Texas Politics Project has Abbott in the driver seat. His lead over Democrat rival Beto O’Rourke is now at 11 points, 54% to 43%.

Poll: Many voters believe Midterm Election will have significant impact on country's future

Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County GOP, discuss why some voters are concerned about the midterm election.

Poll: Abbott has 4-point lead over O’Rourke among Texas registered voters

The latest Marist Poll has incumbent Greg Abbott with a 4-point lead over challenger Beto O’Rourke among registered voters. But among those who say they definitely plan to vote, Abbott’s lead doubles to 8 points.

New Gov. Abbott campaign ad blames President Biden for inflation

Travis County Democrat Chair Katie Naranjo and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, discuss Gov. Abbott's new ad blaming President Biden for inflation.

Texas voter turnout expected to be high for midterm elections, with all eyes on the governor's race

SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson says there is voter interest in some high-profile statewide races, including the race for governor between Republican Greg Abbott and his Democrat challenger Beto O'Rourke.

Beto O'Rourke ad claims he'll flip GOP voters over Texas abortion law

Travis County Democratic Chair Katie Naranjo and Political Consultant Ashley Brasher join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss Texas' abortion law.

New York City mayor declares state of emergency over busing of migrants from Texas

Mayor Eric Adams said the city needs emergency funding to provide shelter to migrants and other people without housing. He also asked El Paso to stop sending migrants there.

Dallas Secret Service agent named Texas Chief of School Safety and Security

Chief Scott’s specific duties in this new role still remain vague. In his announcement, the governor used broad terms to explain what Scott would do, like ensuring schools use best practices and act as a resource to districts and lawmakers.

Uvalde shooting, border dominate only Texas governor debate

The promises reflected how Abbott and O’Rourke are eager to spotlight starkly different issues with just three weeks before early voting begins in a competitive Texas governor’s race.

Texas vow to ‘eliminate all rapists’ rings hollow at clinics

The constant caseloads in Texas are another example of how Republicans have struggled to defend zero-exception abortion bans.

Texas Gov. Abbott signs executive order labeling drug cartels terrorists

Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order directs the Texas Department of Public Safety to identify gangs supporting Mexican cartels importing deadly fentanyl.