Texas: The Issue Is

Bills moving through the Texas Legislature could pull the plug on existing and future renewable energy projects, according to some advocates. Then, Senator John Cornyn talks about border security and the investigation into EPIC City.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw says Mexico's new administration is looking to form a new partnership with the United States to take on the cartels. Could it actually happen? Then, could Texas expand its Compassionate Use program for medical marijuana?

Bond reform is a top priority for Republican lawmakers this legislative session. FOX 26's Greg Groogan talks to State Senator Joan Huffman about the changes she believes are needed. Then, a bit of sizzle in the fight over steak in the Texas Legislature.

The Texas House passed school choice legislation for the first time. The bill creates a $1 billion program to use public funds to pay for private schooling. It would be the largest program of its kind in the country. Then, the Texas Association of Business talks about the kind of jobs that will be brought back to the Lone Star State due to tariffs.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks about several issues in front of the state legislature, including school choice, a THC ban and criminal bond reform. Then, the FOX Texas Trio discuss Ken Paxton's run for the US Senate.

Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) addresses comments made by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, talks tariffs and the plan to dismantle the Department of Educations. Then, Sen. Royce West talks about the future of the Democratic Party in Texas.

In this week's Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to a supporter of school choice legislation about the bills moving through the Texas Legislature and what it means for both public and private schools. Then FOX 26's Greg Groogan discusses the impact of cuts to the US Department of Education.

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to discuss property taxes, school vouchers, concerns over the Texas lottery and mending fences. Then, FOX 26's Greg Groogan talks with Rep. Dan Crenshaw about his hot mic "threat" towards Tucker Carlson.

The FOX Texas Trio takes a closer look at two bills in the Texas Legislature. SB 309 requires proof of citizenship to register to vote and SB 4 increases the Homestead Exemption for Texas property tax relief.

The FOX Texas Trio talks to Texas Governor Greg Abbott about a variety of topics.

School choice is expected to be one of the most hotly contested items on the table in the 89th Texas Legislature. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to supporters and opponents of SB 2 about the bill.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has his eyes on China in the next legislative session. Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) raises concerns about the potential for a trade war with China, raising prices and potentially leading to a rise in Asian hate.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has his eyes on China in the next legislative session. Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) raises concerns about the potential for a trade war with China, raising prices and potentially leading to a rise in Asian hate.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to vocal voucher opponent State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, about the fight ahead and if there is room for common ground.

A large percentage of Hispanic voters in Texas supported president-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Texas State Rep. Mano Deayala, R-Houston talks about the reason for the shift and if the switch is a fluke or the new norm for Republicans.

Republicans showed their strength in the 2024 election across Texas. From the top of the ticket all the way down Republicans won contests by surprising margins.

The FOX Texas Trio talk to Ted Cruz and Colin Allred as the two make their last minute pushes to voters.