Tarrant County GOP leaders discuss midterm losses
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An open letter from Republican leaders in Tarrant County vow to reclaim voters' trust after suffering huge losses during the 2026 midterms. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.

Texas AG Ken Paxton finalizes divorce after wife Angela cited 'biblical grounds'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela, have finalized their divorce after more than 30 years of marriage and following his recent Senate election loss, according to Collin County court records. 

A New Political Era | Battleground Texas
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Texas politics are shifting. We break down key election results, James Talarico’s rising influence and what voters want next.

Dallas could try to restore decorative crosswalks
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A Dallas City Councilman is asking the city to reach out to Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa to restore decorative crosswalks removed in a directive from Gov. Greg Abbott. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Texas lawmakers waste no time filing bills for upcoming session

Texas lawmakers wasted no time filing legislation for the upcoming session, with more than 1,200 bills being filed on Monday.

Early bills filed ahead of 2027 Texas legislative session
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The next Texas legislative session doesn't begin until 2027, but that hasn't stopped hundreds of bills from being filed already. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Patrick supports curbing power of office he lost to Democrat Vikki Goodwin

Another Texas lawmaker is calling for restrictions on a statewide government office after Republicans took staggering losses across the board on election night.

Longtime lawmaker Senfronia Thompson announces run for Texas House Speaker

Veteran State Rep. Senfronia Thompson has formally launched her campaign to become the next Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, declaring that she has already secured the necessary majority backing to lead the chamber in the upcoming legislative session.

Houston Democrat vies to be new Texas House speaker
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Senfronia Thompson, who was first elected as a Texas State Representative in 1972, says she has the votes to become the new Texas House speaker. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Senfronia Thompson’s Speaker Bid Battleground Texas
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A look at Thompson’s bid for Texas House speaker and how the election results are reshaping power at the Capitol.

Dallas ISD hears consolidation plans
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Leaders in Dallas ISD are considering closing multiple schools as a way to cut costs. 

New Tarrant County Judge promises 'transparency'
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Alisa Simmons is the first Democrat to be elected Tarrant County Judge in more than 40 years. She sat down with FOX 4's Peyton Yager to talk about what she wants to accomplish when she assumes the role in January.

New Tarrant County Judge promises 'transparency' after defeating Republican incumbent

The new Tarrant County Judge wants to lower the temperature of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court after recent meetings have involved clashes with citizens over a number of issues.