Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Gina Hinojosa on big changes to 2024 presidential race

Texas Democrat delegates are hopping on the Kamala Harris bandwagon after President Joe Biden decided to end his campaign. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about her decision to back Harris.

Texas Democrats ready to move forward with Harris
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The Texas Democratic delegates are among those ready to move forward with Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's presidential pick. That conversation is the topic of this week's Texas: The Issue Is.

Poll: More minority voters in Texas to vote for Trump
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New polling shows an increasing number of Black and Hispanic voters in Texas are planning to vote for former president Donald Trump in November. FOX 4's Steven Dial, FOX 26's Greg Groogan and FOX 7's Rudy Koski discuss the trend and what it means going forward for both parties.

Gov. Abbott on political fallout from Hurricane Beryl
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott responds to President Biden criticism of Texas leaders in response to Hurricane Beryl. Then, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and FOX 26 Houston's Greg Groogan are joined by Rice University political scientist Mark Jones to discuss the interview and the political aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

Some Texas school districts enact, consider ban on student cell phones

Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.

Banning cell phones in Texas schools?
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Several school districts across Texas have experimented with banning cell phones in the classroom. Texas State Rep. Ellen Troxclair says it's an issue that the legislature should consider taking up.

Presidential debate's impact on Biden, Trump

Will President Biden's performance will be forgotten in a few months or will it impact swing votes?

Debate's impact on Biden, Trump moving forward
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President Joe Biden's debate performance has some Democrats sounding alarm bells. SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson talks about the impact of the debate on President Biden and former president Donald Trump.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw on Mexican cartels, 2024 election
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U.S. Congressman Dan Crenshaw talks about efforts to stop the Mexican cartels, the war between Israel and Hamas and why he is supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

Rep. Harrison calls out Dade Phelan following censure
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Four of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's biggest critics were censured by House GOP leadership for supporting the campaign of challengers who ran against incumbents. Waxahachie representative Brian Harrison called the Texas House a "corrupt den of liberal dysfunction" after the censure.

Texas Battle for U.S. Senate - Cruz vs. Allred on border security & Gaza

Three and half years deep into his Presidency and 154 days from the November election, Joe Biden issued "get tough" executive orders aimed at better securing the Southern border. It is an issue central to the race for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State.

Ted Cruz, Colin Allred on the border, Israel
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Senator Ted Cruz and his challenger Colin Allred talk about some key issues for Texans in this November's election, including the U.S.-Mexico border and the war between Israel and Hamas.

New Texas GOP chair Abraham George on party's civil war
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Newly elected Texas GOP chair Abraham George previews what could be a contentious 2025 between different factions of the party. George talks about Dade Phelan's push for Speakers' gavel, school vouchers and more.

New Texas GOP chair expects 'great conservative session' in 2025 despite party fissure

New Texas GOP chairman Abraham George talks with FOX 4's Steven Dial about Dade Phelan's chances of remaining House Speaker, potential gridlock in the 2025 legislative session and the future of education savings accounts in Texas.

Donald Trump weighs in on Texas runoffs
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Former president and current Republican nominee Donald Trump is throwing his support behind candidates in the Texas runoff elections.

Universal Basic Income goes to Texas Supreme Court
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Harris County is looking to give some resident free money as a part of a Universal Basic Income program. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has stepped in to stop it. The FOX Texas Trio discuss the program and what they think will happen to it.

Texas congresswoman files bill to deport foreigners committing crimes at college protests

The bill filed by Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne calls for a change in the immigration law that would deport foreign nationals found guilty of a crime at "pro-terrorism or antisemitic rallies" in the United States.

Rep. Beth Van Duyne on bill to deport over antisemitism
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North Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne has filed a bill calling for foreign nationals charged with a crime at anitsemitic or pro-terror rallies to be deported.