Rep. Van Taylor admits affair, abandons U.S. House reelection bid

A report says the mistress Van Taylor was involved with is a former jihadist who was living in North Texas and met Taylor when she wanted to get involved in helping fight Islamic extremism.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas GOP Attorney General Runoff

Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Ed Espinosa from Progress Texas join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for a FOX 7 Discussion.

What did the ‘heckler’ say during State of the Union?

During President Biden's State of the Union address, there are reports that a few members of Congress yelled out while the president was speaking. 

Texas Attorney General primary results: Ken Paxton forced into runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will have to win the GOP nomination in a runoff. He's seeking his third term as AG amid legal woes and accusations of abuse of his office.

Many voting locations throughout Texas did not open because of staff shortages

In some voting locations where a party’s appointed polling judge didn’t show up, election officials allowed the other party’s judge to operate both parties’ voting machines in an effort to keep the polling place running.

2022 Texas Governor election: Abbott versus Beto

The primaries are over, leaving just two candidates standing in the race for the top spot in Texas. Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke will face off in November.

Harris Co. seeking court order after election officials request extension on counting votes

According to Harris Co. GOP Chair Cindy Siegel, who spoke to FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan, the issues stemmed from malfunctioning machines, supply issues, staffing problems, and "stick paper" ballots.

Iowa governor strides into Republican Party spotlight for Biden response

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is introducing herself to a divided nation as the Republican foil to President Joe Biden after his State of the Union address, though without the presidential buzz that often accompanies the role.

ACLU files lawsuit to block Texas from investigating parents of trans youth

A lawsuit has been filed naming Governor Greg Abbott as one of its defendants. It's asking to block Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) from investigating gender-transitioning care for trans youth as "child abuse."

Live Updates: Texas primary poll locations, wait times for Central Texas

The polls in Texas are open from 7 a.m. on the date of the election until 7 p.m. Anyone in line at the time the polls close will be allowed to cast their ballot.

2022 Texas Primary Election: What you need to know to vote on March 1

The 2022 Texas Primary Election is today, March 1. Here is a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas.