Gov. Abbott targets 'out-of-control' property taxes with new five-point tax relief plan
Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.
Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.
Who is running for statewide seats in the Texas primary? New poll reveals leaders
The new report shows who's leading in the primaries for AG, comptroller, ag commissioner and more.
The new report shows who's leading in the primaries for AG, comptroller, ag commissioner and more.
Voters undecided in Democratic primary for Texas attorney general
With less than a month before the Texas primaries begin, many voters still aren't sure who is running for the Democratic nomination for Texas attorney general. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on the candidates.
With less than a month before the Texas primaries begin, many voters still aren't sure who is running for the Democratic nomination for Texas attorney general. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on the candidates.
Texas AG polls and talking to Sid Miller | Battleground Texas
On today's episode of Battleground Texas, politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski look at the latest polls for the Texas Attorney General race. Plus, they talk to Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
On today's episode of Battleground Texas, politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski look at the latest polls for the Texas Attorney General race. Plus, they talk to Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
Texas congressional districts have changed. Here's how to find your new one
The new maps bring major changes to many of Texas' metro areas, like Houston, Austin and Dallas and many Texans will find themselves in a new district with new representation come November.
The new maps bring major changes to many of Texas' metro areas, like Houston, Austin and Dallas and many Texans will find themselves in a new district with new representation come November.
Paxton rescinds Cornyn’s 2001 opinion to require social security numbers for Texas licenses
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has rescinded a 25-year-old legal opinion to require all occupational license applicants to provide a Social Security number, a move aimed at barring undocumented immigrants from professional work amid an intensifying 2026 primary clash with U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has rescinded a 25-year-old legal opinion to require all occupational license applicants to provide a Social Security number, a move aimed at barring undocumented immigrants from professional work amid an intensifying 2026 primary clash with U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
ICE, approval ratings & the polls | Battleground Texas
On today's episode of Battleground Texas, the Texas trio talks about Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as possible legislation from Houston area Rep. Sylvia Garcia.
On today's episode of Battleground Texas, the Texas trio talks about Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as possible legislation from Houston area Rep. Sylvia Garcia.
Texas voting guide: Early voting for the March primaries begins next week
Texas primary elections are set for March and Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.
Texas primary elections are set for March and Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.
Early polling shows runoffs possible in Texas Senate race
Based on early polling data from the University of Houston, we could be headed towards a runoff in both the Republican or Democratic primaries for a U.S. Senate seat. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Based on early polling data from the University of Houston, we could be headed towards a runoff in both the Republican or Democratic primaries for a U.S. Senate seat. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Senate polling, Democrats & more | Battleground Texas
FOX political reporters look at the latest poll numbers for the U.S. Senate primary race. Plus, they talk to the head of the Texas Democratic Party about Democrats being on the ballot in every state and federal race.
FOX political reporters look at the latest poll numbers for the U.S. Senate primary race. Plus, they talk to the head of the Texas Democratic Party about Democrats being on the ballot in every state and federal race.
FCC opening probe into 'The View' after appearance by Talarico
The Federal Communications Commission is opening an investigation into ABC's “The View" after Texas state Rep. James Talarico appeared on the show Monday, Fox News said Friday.
The Federal Communications Commission is opening an investigation into ABC's “The View" after Texas state Rep. James Talarico appeared on the show Monday, Fox News said Friday.
Student walkouts and Nate Sheets | Battleground Texas
On today's episode of Battleground Texas, the Texas trio looks at Gov. Greg Abbott and the TEA's response to recent student walkouts protesting the federal government's immigration crackdown. Plus, they talk to Nate Sheets, the agricultural commissioner candidate endorsed by the governor.
On today's episode of Battleground Texas, the Texas trio looks at Gov. Greg Abbott and the TEA's response to recent student walkouts protesting the federal government's immigration crackdown. Plus, they talk to Nate Sheets, the agricultural commissioner candidate endorsed by the governor.
When does early voting start in Texas? Important 2026 election dates for voters
Republicans and Democrats will head to the polls in just under two weeks to vote on who will represent their respective parties in the November general election.
Republicans and Democrats will head to the polls in just under two weeks to vote on who will represent their respective parties in the November general election.
Offer Vince Shlomi, the 'ShamWow' guy, releases campaign ad for Texas Congressional seat
Shlomi, who's running in the Republican primary for Texas' 31st Congressional District, is promising to “soak up the swamp, clean the House and pick up those liberal tears."
Shlomi, who's running in the Republican primary for Texas' 31st Congressional District, is promising to “soak up the swamp, clean the House and pick up those liberal tears."
James Talarico to run Senate race ad during Super Bowl
Texas state representative James Talarico is running an ad during this year's Super Bowl to promote his candidacy for his U.S. Senate nomination race against Jasmine Crockett. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Texas state representative James Talarico is running an ad during this year's Super Bowl to promote his candidacy for his U.S. Senate nomination race against Jasmine Crockett. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Texas Rep. Talarico to run Super Bowl ad ahead of U.S. Senate primary
Talarico's campaign spent six figures on the ad, which will air in the Houston area during the final professional football game of the season.
Talarico's campaign spent six figures on the ad, which will air in the Houston area during the final professional football game of the season.
Talarico's Super Bowl ad | Battleground Texas
U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico is spending big bucks on an ad that will run during the big game. His Democratic primary challenger Jasmine Crockett explains her stance on ad spending. Plus, the Texas trio talks about the back and forth that happened on Wednesday between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. They also interview Rep. Chip Roy, who is running for attorney general.
U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico is spending big bucks on an ad that will run during the big game. His Democratic primary challenger Jasmine Crockett explains her stance on ad spending. Plus, the Texas trio talks about the back and forth that happened on Wednesday between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. They also interview Rep. Chip Roy, who is running for attorney general.
Texas sues wind turbine company for allegedly abandoning 3,000 blades in west Texas
The state claims the company failed to recycle the components as promised, instead creating massive stockpiles of industrial waste dating back to 2017.
The state claims the company failed to recycle the components as promised, instead creating massive stockpiles of industrial waste dating back to 2017.
Controversial school voucher program launches in Texas
The controversial school voucher program launched in Texas Wednesday, with over 20,000 signups on its first day. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
The controversial school voucher program launched in Texas Wednesday, with over 20,000 signups on its first day. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Texas launches Education Freedom Accounts | Battleground Texas
The Texas trio focuses on the launch of the so-called Education Freedom Accounts, the largest school voucher program in the country. Reporter Steven Dial talks to acting Comptroller Kelly Handcock. They also talk to Wesley Hunt about trying to make the Senate runoff.
The Texas trio focuses on the launch of the so-called Education Freedom Accounts, the largest school voucher program in the country. Reporter Steven Dial talks to acting Comptroller Kelly Handcock. They also talk to Wesley Hunt about trying to make the Senate runoff.