New research shakes up Texas primaries
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A survey of those who voted early in the Texas primary elections shows a big surge at the polls. This includes a big influx of independent voters.

Texas primary poll results
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading incumbent US Senator John Cornyn in the race for the Republican nomination according to new poll results. Dr. James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project and professor at UT Austin, discusses the results with Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich.

Texas law requires automatic explanations from insurance companies in 2026

A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.

Texas Primary campaign meddling
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The Primary Battleground in Texas had a change in tone somewhat on Thursday. FOX 7 heard trash talk about outsides meddling in races, and saw a feud between two hip-hop celebrities spill over into the Senate race.

Texas can enforce drag show ban, federal court decides
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A Texas law targeting certain drag show performances in front of children is now set to take effect. This comes after it was blocked for more than two years.

Texas can enforce drag show ban, federal court decides

A Texas law banning certain drag performances which was previously blocked by a federal court will now be allowed to be enforced starting next month. 

Cardi B endorses Jasmine Crockett; new poll shows James Talarico leading Texas Senate race

A social media endorsement from rap superstar Cardi B has injected celebrity drama into the record-breaking $110 million Texas Senate primary, sparking a viral exchange with Attorney General Ken Paxton.

New poll numbers for Texas Primary
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Dueling polls are providing conflicting pictures in the Democratic Primary for the U.S. Senate nomination

Johnson says 'things will play out' for Texas congressman's sexting scandal as primary looms

Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not leap to conclusions about Rep. Tony Gonzales' sexting scandal with an ex-staffer even as calls for the congressman to resign come from within the Republican Party.

Rep. Al Green faces potential second censure after State of the Union disruption

U.S. Congressman Al Green could be censured for a second year in a row after he was escorted out of President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

Texas congressional races heat up
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FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski takes a look at some highly contested races in other parts of Texas, including one for Congress in the Houston area.

Texas Senate Primary candidates Ken Paxton, John Cornyn attend Trump's State of the Union address

Texas Representative Troy Nehls has invited State Attorney General Ken Paxton to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, a move that brings the contentious Texas Republican Senate primary between Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn to the national stage.

Texas sues Aid Access over mailing abortion pills to residents

Texas has filed a lawsuit against the international organization Aid Access, alleging the group is violating state law by mailing abortion-inducing pills to Texas residents.

Texas Secretary of State voting update: March 3 Primary Election Guide

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson is urging voters to use official resources and prepare for the upcoming March 3 Primary Election as early voting totals surpass one million.