Supreme Court upholds ruling on transgender athletes; reactions pour in
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports.
SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling
For months, immigrant families across the country have been waiting for an answer. Now they have one after the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship.
For months, immigrant families across the country have been waiting for an answer. Now they have one after the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship.
Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation
Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.
Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.
Paxton vs. Talarico: Here's how they stack up in the latest poll
The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S. Senate.
The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S. Senate.
Paxton says he supports IVF in pivot from Texas GOP platform
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.
Former Lt. Gov. nominee sues Texas over independent candidate rules
A former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor is suing Texas over what he calls an “insurmountable" burden to get on the ballot as an independent candidate.
A former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor is suing Texas over what he calls an “insurmountable" burden to get on the ballot as an independent candidate.
Talarico 'going to Hell' for views on Bible, Lt. Gov. Patrick says
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.
Texas Republican Party chooses new party chair during convention
The Texas Republican Party will have new leadership after delegates voted to replace current party chair Abraham George.
The Texas Republican Party will have new leadership after delegates voted to replace current party chair Abraham George.
Texas GOP Convention underway in Houston
Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.
Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.
Texas Secy of State stepping down | FOX 7 Focus
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced she is stepping down on July 17. She has led the state elections office for more than three years following a long career in the State Senate. Her retirement comes as the office faces continued scrutiny over recent overhauls to the state voter rolls and amid a heated legal battle involving the state Republican party over how primary elections are run. FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan spoke with Texas Bullpen co-founder and reporter Brad Johnson about this sudden change.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced she is stepping down on July 17. She has led the state elections office for more than three years following a long career in the State Senate. Her retirement comes as the office faces continued scrutiny over recent overhauls to the state voter rolls and amid a heated legal battle involving the state Republican party over how primary elections are run. FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan spoke with Texas Bullpen co-founder and reporter Brad Johnson about this sudden change.
New World screwworm gets political in Texas governor's race
The New World screwworm has gotten political. As Gov. Greg Abbott elevated the state response, his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa renewed her call for hearings.
The New World screwworm has gotten political. As Gov. Greg Abbott elevated the state response, his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa renewed her call for hearings.
New World screwworm becomes political issue
The screwworm has also gotten political. As Gov. Greg Abbott elevated the state response, his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa renewed her call for hearings. She wants to know if federal cutbacks may have hampered the response. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski reports.
The screwworm has also gotten political. As Gov. Greg Abbott elevated the state response, his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa renewed her call for hearings. She wants to know if federal cutbacks may have hampered the response. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski reports.
Lawyer who defended Paxton at impeachment trial backs Talarico
A lawyer who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial three years ago has backed Paxton’s opponent in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
A lawyer who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial three years ago has backed Paxton’s opponent in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
Paxton impeachment lawyer endorses Talarico
Dan Cogdell, a lawyer who has represented Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the past, has endorsed Paxton’s opponent in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
Dan Cogdell, a lawyer who has represented Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the past, has endorsed Paxton’s opponent in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
Texas lawmaker vows to name highway after Trump as Cornyn retreats from his own effort
A Texas lawmaker has pledged to rename a highway in honor of President Donald Trump after U.S. Sen John Cornyn backed away from his own effort to do the same.
A Texas lawmaker has pledged to rename a highway in honor of President Donald Trump after U.S. Sen John Cornyn backed away from his own effort to do the same.
Secretary Rollins Testifies on Texas Screwworm Strategy
Before the House Ag Committee, Secretary Brooke Rollins details a $1B federal push, including a fast-tracked sterile fly plant in Mission, Texas, to eradicate the screwworm.
Before the House Ag Committee, Secretary Brooke Rollins details a $1B federal push, including a fast-tracked sterile fly plant in Mission, Texas, to eradicate the screwworm.
Jane Nelson, Texas’ top election official, stepping down as Secretary of State
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson said Tuesday she will leave the post next month.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson said Tuesday she will leave the post next month.
Paxtons cancel divorce trial as Senate race heats up
The public divorce trial of Ken and Angela Paxton has been canceled, just weeks before it was set to begin, according to Collin County court records.
The public divorce trial of Ken and Angela Paxton has been canceled, just weeks before it was set to begin, according to Collin County court records.
Talarico leads Paxton in first post-runoff poll of Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has the early advantage over Attorney General Ken Paxton in their bids for the U.S. Senate in the first poll released since Paxton won the Republican primary runoff.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has the early advantage over Attorney General Ken Paxton in their bids for the U.S. Senate in the first poll released since Paxton won the Republican primary runoff.
Texas app store age verification law can take effect, appeals court rules
A Texas law aimed at keeping minors from using app stores with an adult's consent can take effect while the appeal process plays out, an appeals court ruled.
A Texas law aimed at keeping minors from using app stores with an adult's consent can take effect while the appeal process plays out, an appeals court ruled.