Funeral service held for late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Hundreds of people are expected to gather in Dallas on Tuesday to bid a final farewell to a civic icon -- former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson.

Trump suggests unauthorized migrants will vote. The idea stirs his base, but ignores reality

Donald Trump is seizing on his party’s frustration with the recent surge of illegal crossings at the southern U.S. border to churn up fears around another top GOP concern — voter fraud.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin undergoes prostate cancer surgery, White House unaware until days later

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.

President Biden attends memorial for Eddie Bernice Johnson Monday

The first of many memorial services for former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was held Monday in Dallas. President Joe Biden flew into Dallas on Monday to attend one of them.

Texas: The Issue Is - 2024 Preview
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From the presidential election's impact on Texas to the battle for school vouchers, there is a lot on the table in 2024. The FOX Texas Trio talks about the key issues they are watching in the new year.

Republican lawmakers visit Texas border; say we're at a 'breaking point'

Republican leaders of Congress went to see the border problem for themselves, and the evidence was easy to find. They repeated their call for President Joe Biden to take immediate action on the border.

Emergency rooms not required to perform life-saving abortions, federal appeals court rules

The Biden administration reminded hospitals of their obligation to perform life-saving abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Texas sued, arguing it was an overstep that mandated abortions.

Texas: The Issue Is - Abortion travel bans
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The topic of abortion is back on center stage after a North Texas woman sued the state to allow her to get an abortion. Now, some Texas cities are trying to pass travel bans.

President of Texas Medical Board says it should be up to lawmakers to give clarity to abortion law

After a North Texas woman sued to get an abortion, the Texas Supreme Court asked the Texas Medical Board to provide more clarity. But the Board decided it's not in the business of interpreting the law.

Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports

Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."

Abortion issue creates 'new era' for state supreme court races in 2024

With the abortion debate shifted to states since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, state supreme court races have emerged as some of the most hotly contested and expensive races on the ballot.

Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?

The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.

Maine bars Trump from state's 2024 presidential primary ballot

Maine’s Democratic secretary of state is removing former President Donald Trump from that state’s primary ballot.

Trump ballot ban appealed to Supreme Court by Colorado Republican Party

The Colorado Republican Party is appealing that state supreme court's ruling banning former President Donald Trump from its primary ballot.

Texas public schools prepare for no increase in funding as voucher stalemate continues

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said he would not sign a school funding bill if it did not have vouchers attached. Before students went home for the holidays, districts like Richardson ISD updated parents about the strong likelihood of budget cuts.