'Stop this steal': Texas Democrats leave state during Senate redistricting talks
More than a dozen Texas Democrats traveled in two separate delegations to California and Illinois in search of support.
More than a dozen Texas Democrats traveled in two separate delegations to California and Illinois in search of support.
Texas congressional candidate removed, arrested during redistricting hearing
A Texas congressional candidate was arrested Thursday evening while testifying against Republican efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
A Texas congressional candidate was arrested Thursday evening while testifying against Republican efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
Texas Special Session: House Dems leave state in response to agenda
The Texas House Democrats announced they are leaving the state to meet with leaders in California and Illinois to see what those states are doing in response to President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
The Texas House Democrats announced they are leaving the state to meet with leaders in California and Illinois to see what those states are doing in response to President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
Texas lawmakers begin controversial redistricting process
Gov. Abbott has called on state lawmakers to re-draw congressional lines, which has sparked protests from state and national democrats.
Gov. Abbott has called on state lawmakers to re-draw congressional lines, which has sparked protests from state and national democrats.
First public hearing on Texas redistricting draws opposition from Democrats
Thursday was the first time the public has been able to speak out for or against this process that is not traditionally done midway between census reports.
Thursday was the first time the public has been able to speak out for or against this process that is not traditionally done midway between census reports.
"Alligator Alcatraz" controversy comes to Texas as Cornyn backs new facility
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
After 'Death Star Bill' upheld by Texas court, lawsuit takes aim at 133 Dallas ordinances
A lawsuit filed by a nonprofit on behalf of Dallas taxpayers claims that over 130 city ordinances are out of line with a 2023 state law dubbed the "Death Star Bill."
A lawsuit filed by a nonprofit on behalf of Dallas taxpayers claims that over 130 city ordinances are out of line with a 2023 state law dubbed the "Death Star Bill."
'Meet fire with fire': O'Rourke says Democrats need aggressive approach to Texas redistricting
O'Rouke said Republicans were more focused on being in power, while Democrats were more focused on being right.
O'Rouke said Republicans were more focused on being in power, while Democrats were more focused on being right.
Texas Special Session: THC battle could end in Abbott, Patrick standoff
The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs unanimously passed Senate Bill 5 Tuesday afternoon. The bill aims to ban the sale of consumable hemp products containing THC, the compound in marijuana causing a “high."
The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs unanimously passed Senate Bill 5 Tuesday afternoon. The bill aims to ban the sale of consumable hemp products containing THC, the compound in marijuana causing a “high."
Expert weighs-in on Texas Senate race between Cornyn and Paxton
Texas Senator John Cornyn faces a strong primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton, who leads in polls despite Cornyn's fundraising advantage, with a potential Trump endorsement and Angela Paxton's divorce proceedings being key factors, according to SMU political science professor Cal Jillson.
Texas Senator John Cornyn faces a strong primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton, who leads in polls despite Cornyn's fundraising advantage, with a potential Trump endorsement and Angela Paxton's divorce proceedings being key factors, according to SMU political science professor Cal Jillson.
Gov. Abbott calls for THC ban for those under 21, stiff regulations as special session gets underway
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on THC products for anyone under the age of 21 and tougher regulations for the hemp industry in Texas as lawmakers return for a special session.
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on THC products for anyone under the age of 21 and tougher regulations for the hemp industry in Texas as lawmakers return for a special session.
North Texas Lawmakers weigh in on special session's trending topics
North Texas representatives are engaged in the Texas special legislative session, addressing flood response, new THC regulations, and a contentious congressional redistricting effort driven by President Trump.
North Texas representatives are engaged in the Texas special legislative session, addressing flood response, new THC regulations, and a contentious congressional redistricting effort driven by President Trump.
Texas Special Session: Historic flooding, THC, redistricting on priority list
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Texas lawmakers set for contentious special session on flooding, THC, redistricting, and many more
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Colin Allred on Senate run | Texas: The Issue Is
Former Congressman Colin Allred discusses his run for Senate. Does the FOX Texas Trio think he has a shot? Then, a look at the state's shrinking surplus.
Former Congressman Colin Allred discusses his run for Senate. Does the FOX Texas Trio think he has a shot? Then, a look at the state's shrinking surplus.
Protest over Texas redistricting effort planned at Governor's Mansion Sunday
Sunday's protest, titled "Focus on Flooding, Not Redistricting", will take aim at the efforts by Texas to add Republican seats to Congress.
Sunday's protest, titled "Focus on Flooding, Not Redistricting", will take aim at the efforts by Texas to add Republican seats to Congress.
Texas lawmakers file bills in advance of special session
Texas lawmakers will return to the Capitol on Monday for a special session called to work on the regulation of THC and 17 other items from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas lawmakers will return to the Capitol on Monday for a special session called to work on the regulation of THC and 17 other items from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Special Session: What to expect
Texas' special session is set to begin next week. Several items are on the agenda for lawmakers, including disaster warnings, THC and redistricting. FOX 4's Steven Dial discusses what to expect with SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson.
Texas' special session is set to begin next week. Several items are on the agenda for lawmakers, including disaster warnings, THC and redistricting. FOX 4's Steven Dial discusses what to expect with SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson.
Nathan Johnson, Democratic state senator, jumps into attorney general race
State Sen. Nathan Johnson announced Tuesday that he is running for Texas attorney general.
State Sen. Nathan Johnson announced Tuesday that he is running for Texas attorney general.
Gov. Abbott on Texas flooding | Texas: The Issue Is
Texans are looking for answers after devastating floods killed more than 100 people in Central Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott talks to FOX 7's Rudy Koski about the plans for state lawmakers as they look for solutions in the next special session.
Texans are looking for answers after devastating floods killed more than 100 people in Central Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott talks to FOX 7's Rudy Koski about the plans for state lawmakers as they look for solutions in the next special session.