Crockett & Van Duyne on Elections | Texas: The Issue Is
The dust has settled on the November 2025 election. There were no big surprises with Democrats picking up the New York mayor, Virginia governor, and New Jersey governor. California voters also supported redistricting. FOX's Steven Dial talked to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Beth Van Duyne about if this will be momentum for Democrats or a flash in the pan heading into midterms.
White weighs in on border security | Texas: The Issue Is
The Texas trio interviews Andrew White, an "Independent Democrat" who is looking to replace Gov. Greg Abbott.
'Anti-Academic Freedom' Criticism | Texas: The Issue Is
In the latest session of the Texas Legislature, majority Republicans did far more than rein in the state's public universities. They've essentially grabbed higher education leadership by the scruff of the neck with oversight on curriculum and an outright ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Houston State Sen. Paul Bettencourt was at the tip of that legislative spear and says the anti-woke reformation will pay dividends in the long run.
Hinojosa's campaign to replace Abbott | Texas: The Issue Is
There's a new contender in the fight to lead Texas. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat from Austin, is looking to push Greg Abbott out of his job. She sat down with Rudy Koski to talk about her priorities.
Casinos and online sports betting? Rep. Vikki Goodwin says put it to the people | Texas: The Issue is
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin sat down with the Texas Trio's Rudy Koski to talk about her vision for the position and putting casinos and sports betting on the ballot.
Are Texas Democrats setting up for a contentious U.S. Senate primary? | Texas: The Issue is:
Texas Democrats appear to be setting up for a contentious primary season, particulary when it comes to who will represent the party in the U.S. Senate race.
John Cornyn comments on redistricting and Ken Paxton | Texas: The Issue
Senator John Cornyn talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and takes a jab at his competitor, Ken Paxton, in this week’s episode of Texas: The Issue Is.
Revamping work permit programs | Texas: The Issue is:
The American Business Immigration Coalition is calling for the Trump administration to expand the work permit program for immigrants, believing it will stabilize a labor shortage in the food services industry from the farm to the tabletop.
What happens during the second special session? | Texas: The Issue is
In the Texas legislature, the first special session ended abruptly Friday after Democrats in the House refused to come back and allow a vote on redrawn congressional maps.