Dead Heat | Battleground Texas
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Battleground Texas dives into the fierce matchups and campaign drama redefining the state's political future.

TEA leader dodges questions about curriculum errors
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The controversial Bluebonnet curriculum in Texas will require more than $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix errors, but TEA leaders haven't answered questions about it. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

Texas Education Agency leader dodges questions about Bluebonnet curriculum mistakes

Amid questions about a controversial school curriculum, a Texas Education Agency leader declined to take questions surrounding the curriculum's lengthy list of errors and cost to fix them.

Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation

Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.

Paxton vs. Talarico: Here's how they stack up in the latest poll

The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S. Senate.

Paxton says he supports IVF in pivot from Texas GOP platform

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.

Water and Ballots | Battleground Texas
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Battleground Texas breaks down a contentious local water crisis in Corpus Christi, and a symbolic legal challenge aiming to make it easier for independent candidates to get on the ballot.

Former Lt. Gov. nominee sues Texas over independent candidate rules

A former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor is suing Texas over what he calls an “insurmountable" burden to get on the ballot as an independent candidate.

Dallas to host 2026 Republican midterm convention: report

Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton said that Dallas will host his party's midterm convention later this year.

Battleground Texas for 06/15/2026
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Battleground Texas breaks down the dead-heat U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, while also examining the crucial fight for the governor's mansion.

Talarico 'going to Hell' for views on Bible, Lt. Gov. Patrick says

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.

Texas Republican Party chooses new party chair during convention

The Texas Republican Party will have new leadership after delegates voted to replace current party chair Abraham George.

Greg Abbott pushes for data center regulations
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing for more regulations on data centers after leading the charge for Texas to build them. FOX 4's Davis Sentendrey has more.

Texas Gov. Abbott calls for regulations on data centers, contrasting previous stance

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday called for sweeping regulations on data centers to be passed by the legislature in the 2027 session. It's a change in stance for Abbott, who previously worked to make Texas the epicenter of the data center buildout.

Texas GOP Convention underway in Houston

Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.

Karmelo Anthony trial: Former Texas congressional candidate arrested outside courthouse after verdict

Deputies arrested multiple people outside the Collin County Courthouse following the Karmelo Anthony trial verdict, including a former Texas congressional candidate, as tensions flared among large crowds.

Lawyer who defended Paxton at impeachment trial backs Talarico

A lawyer who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial three years ago has backed Paxton’s opponent in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.

Texas Politics Unscripted | Battleground Texas
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From high-stakes Senate and gubernatorial showdowns to the sudden resignation of the state's chief election officer, Battleground Texas breaks down the fierce races reshaping the ultimate electoral battleground.