Voting, campaign cash and hospitals join the border battle: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of political analysts, took a look at some of the hot topics in This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of political analysts, took a look at some of the hot topics in This Week in Texas Politics.
Three South Texas races could help determine control of the US House
Eyes are on three districts in southern Texas that could help determine who control the U.S. House of Representatives in January.
Eyes are on three districts in southern Texas that could help determine who control the U.S. House of Representatives in January.
How Central Texas has voted in recent Senate elections
Eyes will be on the Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred on Tuesday night. Here's how Central Texas has voted in the past.
Eyes will be on the Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred on Tuesday night. Here's how Central Texas has voted in the past.
Election 2024: Ted Cruz, Colin Allred square off in tight Senate race
Early voting ends on Friday, and candidates are trying to make every second count leading up to Election Day.
Early voting ends on Friday, and candidates are trying to make every second count leading up to Election Day.
No Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas since 1994
The nearly 30 years since a Democrat has held a statewide office in Texas is the nation's longest current losing streak.
The nearly 30 years since a Democrat has held a statewide office in Texas is the nation's longest current losing streak.
Travis County has not yet released records to FOX 7 Austin following Ken Paxton's ruling
Travis County has yet to release records to FOX 7 after the Texas Attorney General ruled they must.
Travis County has yet to release records to FOX 7 after the Texas Attorney General ruled they must.
Ken Paxton calls on Rep. Jeff Leach to resign over texts to judge in Robert Roberson case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for the resignation of state Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, on Tuesday, arguing that Leach cannot effectively serve in the Texas House after improperly pleading with a judge to reconsider a death row inmate’s case.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for the resignation of state Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, on Tuesday, arguing that Leach cannot effectively serve in the Texas House after improperly pleading with a judge to reconsider a death row inmate’s case.
Texas State places adjunct professor running for Hays County judge seat on administrative leave
An opposing candidate is accusing a Texas State faculty member of abusing his position to influence an election.
An opposing candidate is accusing a Texas State faculty member of abusing his position to influence an election.
Election 2024: Large number of people turnout for early voting in Travis County
In Travis County, the vote count may be coming from a large number of first-time voters. There is also a possibility some of those casting a ballot now haven't voted in a while.
In Travis County, the vote count may be coming from a large number of first-time voters. There is also a possibility some of those casting a ballot now haven't voted in a while.
Cruz-Allred Senate race the most expensive of 2024 election cycle
Both Ted Cruz and Colin Allred have raised more than $80 million in the most expensive Senate race of 2024.
Both Ted Cruz and Colin Allred have raised more than $80 million in the most expensive Senate race of 2024.
Texas AG announces indictments against 5 people who are charged in scheme endangering teacher certifications
Texas Attorney Ken Paxton announced indictments against five people involved in a scheme to help unqualified individuals fraudulently obtain Texas teacher certifications.
Texas Attorney Ken Paxton announced indictments against five people involved in a scheme to help unqualified individuals fraudulently obtain Texas teacher certifications.
Billionaires throw weight behind presidential campaigns | Texas: The Issue Is
With the end of the presidential race drawing near, some big money backers have lined up behind Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
With the end of the presidential race drawing near, some big money backers have lined up behind Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Threatening flyers found on political signs in San Marcos: police
San Marcos police are investigating reports of threatening flyers found on political signage around the city.
San Marcos police are investigating reports of threatening flyers found on political signage around the city.
2024 Election: What's on the ballot in Hays County?
There's a few races to keep an eye on in Hays County, including for sheriff, commissioners and constables positions. Many cities and school districts also have propositions and board positions up for election.
There's a few races to keep an eye on in Hays County, including for sheriff, commissioners and constables positions. Many cities and school districts also have propositions and board positions up for election.
2024 Election: What's on the ballot in Williamson County?
There's a few races to keep an eye on in Williamson County, including for sheriff, county attorney, commissioners and constables positions. Many cities and school districts also have propositions and board positions up for election.
There's a few races to keep an eye on in Williamson County, including for sheriff, county attorney, commissioners and constables positions. Many cities and school districts also have propositions and board positions up for election.
2024 Election: What's on ballot in Austin
Austin's mayor and five city council districts are up for the General Election on November 5 and there in Austin ISD, there is a prop and Board of Trustees seats up as well.
Austin's mayor and five city council districts are up for the General Election on November 5 and there in Austin ISD, there is a prop and Board of Trustees seats up as well.
Election 2024: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump both expected to visit Texas Oct. 25
Both presidential candidates are expected to visit Texas on Friday, Oct. 25.
Both presidential candidates are expected to visit Texas on Friday, Oct. 25.
Election 2024: How Colin Allred vs Ted Cruz Senate race is shaping up
As we head toward Election Day, there are lots of ads about the Senate race. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) is looking to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who is running for a third term
As we head toward Election Day, there are lots of ads about the Senate race. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) is looking to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who is running for a third term
Where to Vote: Hays County early voting locations
Early voting in Texas is from October 21st through November 1st. Here's where you can place your vote in Hays County.
Early voting in Texas is from October 21st through November 1st. Here's where you can place your vote in Hays County.
Ted Cruz leads Colin Allred by 1 percentage point, new poll shows
A new poll from Emerson College Polling shows Cruz's lead now sits at 1.5%. A poll from the same group showed Cruz with a 4-point lead in September.
A new poll from Emerson College Polling shows Cruz's lead now sits at 1.5%. A poll from the same group showed Cruz with a 4-point lead in September.