Texas voters split on top races, oppose data centers and Flock-style cameras
A new Texas poll shows the U.S. Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton effectively tied.
A new Texas poll shows the U.S. Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton effectively tied.
Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
Tarrant County approves reducing number of polling sites ahead of 2026 midterms
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court has approved a plan to reduce the number of polling sites in the county.
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court has approved a plan to reduce the number of polling sites in the county.
State Board of Ed looks at social studies
The Texas State Board of Education is expected to vote on high school social studies standards this week. This comes after overhauling K-8 standards. However, critics are calling this a "whitewashing" of history. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has the details.
The Texas State Board of Education is expected to vote on high school social studies standards this week. This comes after overhauling K-8 standards. However, critics are calling this a "whitewashing" of history. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has the details.
Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1: Solar sales, electronics repair and gold currency
New Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 regulate solar sales, expand repair rights and allow gold- and silver-backed payments.
New Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 regulate solar sales, expand repair rights and allow gold- and silver-backed payments.
Why 1.2 million Texans are on the voter ‘suspense’ list and how to fix it
About 1.2 million Texas voters have been placed on the state’s "suspense" list with early voting in the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away.
About 1.2 million Texas voters have been placed on the state’s "suspense" list with early voting in the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away.
Texas judge could soon allow hemp businesses to sell THC products again
Texas smoke shops could soon be allowed to sell currently-banned THC products if a Travis County judge grants a temporary restraining order.
Texas smoke shops could soon be allowed to sell currently-banned THC products if a Travis County judge grants a temporary restraining order.
South Texas congressional poll gives Democrats edge in three key districts
A new Texas Southern University poll shows Democrats leading in three closely watched South Texas congressional races.
A new Texas Southern University poll shows Democrats leading in three closely watched South Texas congressional races.
Government, opponents of Big Bend border wall project agree to pause
The project aimed at building a border wall in Big Bend National Park has been paused after a hearing in San Antonio on Friday.
The project aimed at building a border wall in Big Bend National Park has been paused after a hearing in San Antonio on Friday.
Talarico calls for breaking up healthcare 'monopolies' in new plan with Mark Cuban
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico unveiled a plan aimed at lowering prescription drug and health care costs.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico unveiled a plan aimed at lowering prescription drug and health care costs.
Austin city leaders bring forward 'Book Safe Harbor' resolution
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is warning public school districts to remove books he considers offensive. However, Austin city leaders are making their position clear that people should have the freedom to read what they choose.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is warning public school districts to remove books he considers offensive. However, Austin city leaders are making their position clear that people should have the freedom to read what they choose.
New polling shows Texas Republicans leading in several key statewide races
New polling shows Republicans leading in several key statewide races with just a few weeks to go before voters head to the polls for the midterm elections.
New polling shows Republicans leading in several key statewide races with just a few weeks to go before voters head to the polls for the midterm elections.
Talarico leads Paxton as Texas voters rank affordability top concern, poll finds
A new Texas poll finds Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton in the 2026 U.S. Senate race. The survey also found affordability and cost of living are voters’ top concerns.
A new Texas poll finds Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton in the 2026 U.S. Senate race. The survey also found affordability and cost of living are voters’ top concerns.
‘Book Safe Harbor’ Resolution at Austin libraries
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is warning public school districts to remove books he considers offensive. However, Austin city leaders are making their position clear that people should have the freedom to read what they choose.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is warning public school districts to remove books he considers offensive. However, Austin city leaders are making their position clear that people should have the freedom to read what they choose.
Cruz says 'it's no secret' he wants to be president
Sen. Ted Cruz said it is “no secret” that he wants to be president, but would not say whether he will run in 2028.
Sen. Ted Cruz said it is “no secret” that he wants to be president, but would not say whether he will run in 2028.
President Trump to visit Houston to award Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Houston to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
President Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Houston to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
Texas governor’s race: Abbott widens lead over Hinojosa in new poll
A new poll has found that while the Texas governor’s race is much tighter than similar races in the past, the gap between the candidates has widened.
A new poll has found that while the Texas governor’s race is much tighter than similar races in the past, the gap between the candidates has widened.
Texas appeals court denies bid to block Galveston County’s new voting map
A Texas appeals court denied a request to block Galveston County from using voting maps drawn after the March primary elections for its November elections.
A Texas appeals court denied a request to block Galveston County from using voting maps drawn after the March primary elections for its November elections.
Texas drag show ban again ruled unconstitutional by federal judge
Texas’ so-called drag-show ban law has been struck down by the courts again.
Texas’ so-called drag-show ban law has been struck down by the courts again.
Senate poll finds Texas Democrats more energized as Talarico leads Paxton
State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting.
State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting.