Texas Tech student sues to block punishment over Charlie Kirk comments

A Texas Tech law student is suing the school in an attempt to prevent her from being punished for comments she made after Charlie Kirk's assassination. 

May Runoff | Battleground Texas
video

The latest episode of Battleground Texas features the Texas Trio analyzing the high-stakes May runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, the potential impact of Republican infighting on down-ballot races, and shifting voter dynamics regarding Hispanic support and sanctuary city policies.

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales to retire amid pressure following personal scandal

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales is retiring from office following a personal scandal, clearing the way for Republican Brandon Herrera to face Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in a competitive November election.

'Institution of dead dogmas': Texas A&M professor resigns over trans, race-related policy

The philosophy professor at the center of January's controversy at Texas A&M University over writings by Plato being removed from coursework has turned in his resignation. 

Judge temporarily blocks Texas ban on smokable THC products

A Texas judge has temporarily blocked a statewide ban on smokable THC products after businesses across the state filed a lawsuit to that end.

Data centers: Texas lawmakers explore new regulations

Texas lawmakers are looking for a way to balance the booming tech industry with the reality of finite resources.

Texas energy leaders answer questions on data centers
video

Texas could be the nation's leader in data centers by 2030, and that's forcing energy companies like ERCOT to reevaluate if the grid can handle that level of growth. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more on what Texas energy leaders said to Texas lawmakers at a hearing today.

Texas data center grid impact sparks legislative testimony

Texas lawmakers and ERCOT officials are evaluating new frameworks to ensure the state’s rapidly expanding data center industry does not compromise power grid reliability or increase electricity rates for residential utility customers.

Texas hemp businesses head to court to fight new state rules

Texas hemp businesses are heading to court to fight new state rules that they say could cripple the entire industry.

Dallas removes Cesar Chavez Day from city holidays
video

Dallas City Council has unanimously voted to remove Cesar Chavez Day from the city's list of holidays after sexual abuse allegations against the worker's rights icon surfaced last month. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on what they're replacing the holiday with.

Voter eligibility, latest polls & hemp regulations | Battleground Texas
video

The Texas Trio tackles a new federal executive order on voter eligibility, polling in the U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn, and the Texas governor's race, while featuring State Senator Brian Hughes to examine new hemp regulations and a legislative proposal to annex parts of New Mexico.

Texas judge further halts utility district involved with Islamic development

A temporary injunction has been issued against a North Texas utility district after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development. 

Will Texas really absorb counties from New Mexico?

Last week, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows released committee priorities in preparation for the 2027 legislature. Among the typical items up for study was one notably stranger, leaving many wondering: Will Texas really absorb counties that secede from New Mexico?

Energy Dominance | Battleground Texas
video

This episode features an interview with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on "energy dominance" amidst Middle East tensions and rising gas prices, alongside a panel discussion on the Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn Senate runoff and the "MAGA Mays" Middleton vs. Chip Roy Attorney General race.

Congressman Veasey visits North Texas ICE detention center
video

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey visited the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado on Tuesday after concerns were raised about the treatment of detainees. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey visits ICE detention center in Alvarado

U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, who represents the 33rd District of Texas, visited the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado on Tuesday morning to inspect conditions within the ICE facility.