Texas politics in 2024: What will make the headlines?

In this edition of Texas: The Issue Is, the FOX Texas Trio takes a look at the issues and stories that Texans will watch unfold in 2024.

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.

US Border Policy with Sen. John Cornyn
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Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) discusses the steps that Congress can take in order to secure the US-Mexico border. Sen. Cornyn says he will not okay funding for Ukraine or Israel until the Biden administration okays funding for the border. The FOX Texas Trio discusses Cornyn's comments and more.

TX: The Issue Is - Rep. Talarico on school vouchers
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FOX 4?s Steven Dial spoke with Texas House Democrat James Talarico, who is a former teacher, about school vouchers.

The 1836 Project: A look into the controversial Texas history project

It's been two years since state lawmakers created a special committee called The 1836 Project, which controversially hopes to develop a new way to promote Texas history. FOX 7's Rudy Koski spoke with committee chairman Don Frazier.

Texas: The Issue Is - Israel-Hamas War
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Texas congressman Michael McCaul, the House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, sits down with FOX 26's Greg Groogan to discuss the war in Gaza and the FOX Texas Trio discusses the issues at play in the war between Israel and Hamas.

Congressman Michael McCaul speaks out on Israel-Hamas War

FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan sat down with Congressman Michael McCaul about the Israel-Hamas war.

Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. David Spiller on SB4
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FOX 4?s Steven Dial spoke to North Texas Rep. David Spiller about SB4, which would make illegal border crossing a state crime.

Texas: The Issue Is - School Vouchers & Teacher Pay
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The FOX Texas Trio is talking about school vouchers and teacher pay in the Texas Legislature's fourth special session. The conversation starts with FOX 7's Rudy Koski interviewing Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who filed a school option bill of her own in the previous special session. Then the trio debate what options there are moving forward.

Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep Gina Hinojosa on school choice vouchers

In this edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who in Special Session 3 and at the start of the current session filed her own school option bill.

What is on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election in Texas
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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.

Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Jeff Leach on proposed COVID vaccine mandate ban

In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke to state Rep. Jeff Leach about Senate Bill 7, a proposed ban on businesses requiring COVID vaccines for employees.

Texas: The Issue Is - Vaccine Mandates
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FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to TX Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) about the bills in the Texas Legislature meant to ban vaccine mandates.

Texas: The Issue Is - Sen. Ted Cruz speaks with FOX 4
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FOX 4’s Steven Dial sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz to talk about issues in the House, the southern border, and his race in 2024.

Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Eddie Morales says Biden administration isn't doing enough at southern border

For this week’s Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to Eagle Pass Democrat State Rep. Eddie Morales, who says the Biden administration is not doing enough at Texas' southern border.

Rep. Eddie Morales discusses issues at southern border
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For this week?s Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 4?s Steven Dial spoke to Eagle Pass Democrat State Rep. Eddie Morales, who says the Biden administration is not doing enough at Texas' southern border.