Texas House committee approves new joint bill bundling school funding increases, vouchers
A House committee approved the new joint bill that bundles school funding increases and vouchers, but there are still signs the legislation has a lot to overcome to make it past Democrats and rural Republicans in the House.
A House committee approved the new joint bill that bundles school funding increases and vouchers, but there are still signs the legislation has a lot to overcome to make it past Democrats and rural Republicans in the House.
Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the West Virginia seat.
Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the West Virginia seat.
Texas voters rejected several athletic bond measures Tuesday
Prosper, Lewisville and Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD voters rejected bond measures for athletic facilities. Political scientists say a recent change to Texas law could be responsible for the measures failing.
Prosper, Lewisville and Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD voters rejected bond measures for athletic facilities. Political scientists say a recent change to Texas law could be responsible for the measures failing.
Texas voters overwhelmingly approve measure green-lighting more fossil fuel development
Texas voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot proposition Tuesday establishing a billion-dollar state-managed energy fund to bolster natural gas power plant infrastructure.
Texas voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot proposition Tuesday establishing a billion-dollar state-managed energy fund to bolster natural gas power plant infrastructure.
Texas voters give retired teachers raises, invest in infrastructure
Voters approved a massive property tax cut and 12 other constitutional amendments, but rejected raising the mandatory retirement age for judges.
Voters approved a massive property tax cut and 12 other constitutional amendments, but rejected raising the mandatory retirement age for judges.
Abbott calls lawmakers back for fourth time to try again on school vouchers and border security
The governor announced the fourth special session would start an hour after the previous session adjourned.
The governor announced the fourth special session would start an hour after the previous session adjourned.
Prosper ISD voters reject $94 million football stadium bond measure
The athletics measure was just part of a massive $2.8 billion bond package from the fast-growing district.
The athletics measure was just part of a massive $2.8 billion bond package from the fast-growing district.
Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
Uvalde mother whose daughter was killed in the Robb Elementary shooting loses bid for mayor
The race tested the mood of the South Texas town more than a year after one of America’s deadliest mass shootings and a botched police response that remains under criminal investigation.
The race tested the mood of the South Texas town more than a year after one of America’s deadliest mass shootings and a botched police response that remains under criminal investigation.
Texas voters overwhelmingly approve measure to increase homestead tax exemption
Texas voters overwhelmingly okayed Proposition 4 in the November election, meaning homeowners will get the biggest property tax rebate in state history.
Texas voters overwhelmingly okayed Proposition 4 in the November election, meaning homeowners will get the biggest property tax rebate in state history.
School voucher stalemate forces historic fourth special session of Texas Legislature
"It might surprise a lot of people to hear me say this. I think it is absolutely unfair to just blame the Democrats," said State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Waxahachie).
"It might surprise a lot of people to hear me say this. I think it is absolutely unfair to just blame the Democrats," said State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Waxahachie).
Supreme Court weighs Arlington case on gun law that protects domestic violence victims
The Supreme Court heard a case Tuesday on a federal law that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.
The Supreme Court heard a case Tuesday on a federal law that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.
Some North Texas school districts close for Election Day
Some North Texas school districts are closed for Election Day as some campuses are being used as polling sites.
Some North Texas school districts are closed for Election Day as some campuses are being used as polling sites.
Mother of Uvalde school shooting victim wants to be mayor
Kimberly Mata-Rubio lost her daughter, Lexi, in Texas’ deadliest school shooting. She is now running for mayor of Uvalde.
Kimberly Mata-Rubio lost her daughter, Lexi, in Texas’ deadliest school shooting. She is now running for mayor of Uvalde.
Election Day 2023 Guide: What you need to know before heading to the polls
The polls are now open across Texas. Here's how you can find what is on your ballot, where to vote and more.
The polls are now open across Texas. Here's how you can find what is on your ballot, where to vote and more.
Supreme Court to hear Arlington case on law that takes guns from those accused of domestic violence
The federal law temporarily takes guns away from a person charged, but not convicted of domestic violence.
The federal law temporarily takes guns away from a person charged, but not convicted of domestic violence.
Races to watch in Texas' Nov. 7 election
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday across the state for several constitutional amendments, bond issues and local races.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday across the state for several constitutional amendments, bond issues and local races.
What’s happening in the 2023 election: 4 races to watch Tuesday
From governor races to a state’s Supreme Court, access to abortion has been a frequent topic in campaign debates and advertising for almost all races in the spotlight this year.
From governor races to a state’s Supreme Court, access to abortion has been a frequent topic in campaign debates and advertising for almost all races in the spotlight this year.
What is on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election in Texas
The FOX Texas Trio dig into what is on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election. There are 14 constitutional amendments to vote on, including measures that could save you money on property taxes.
The FOX Texas Trio dig into what is on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election. There are 14 constitutional amendments to vote on, including measures that could save you money on property taxes.