The Fight for the Lone Star State | Battleground Texas
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With the primary runoffs officially over, the Battleground Texas team breaks down the newly set November matchups, highlighting the fierce showdown between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, and how these high-stakes races could completely reshape the political landscape.

Talarico leads Paxton in first post-runoff poll of Senate race

Texas state Rep. James Talarico has the early advantage over Attorney General Ken Paxton in their bids for the U.S. Senate in the first poll released since Paxton won the Republican primary runoff.

Texas app store age verification law can take effect, appeals court rules

A Texas law aimed at keeping minors from using app stores with an adult's consent can take effect while the appeal process plays out, an appeals court ruled.

GOP Senate campaign arm scrubs anti-Paxton posts following runoff win

The National Republican Senatorial Committee has seemingly erased all negative content against Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton following his runoff victory over Sen. John Cornyn.

Texas politicians grill healthcare officials on high costs
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The Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee questioned several healthcare experts in Austin on Wednesday about how to regain control and bring down the high costs of healthcare. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.

Talarico and Paxton spar as Senate race begins
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James Talarico and Ken Paxton wasted no time in trading barbs after the latter won the Republican Senate runoff election on Tuesday. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on what to expect from this contentions Senate race.

Stage set for intense Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton

After a commanding win for Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff election, the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his upstart opponent, Democrat James Talarico.

Texas 2026 runoff takeaways: Trump effect in full force on election night

Texans have spoken and, in the wake of the primary runoffs, it's clear that they're calling for change and a shift in the establishment, particularly on the Republican side.

Paxton thanks Cornyn, pounces on Talarico after big Senate win

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton quickly turned to attack his Democratic opponent for U.S. Senate after he secured the Republican nomination during Tuesday’s runoff election.

Texas 2026 election: Here's who's facing off in November

As results are finalized in the May 2026 primary runoffs, the Nov. 3 general election matchups are being set.

ELECTION RESULTS: Texas AG GOP, Dem candidates facing off in November

Texans have made their choices Tuesday night for who will represent them on either side of the aisle in the Nov. 3 election for state attorney general.

Ken Paxton trounces John Cornyn to win Senate nomination
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Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has won the Republican nomination for Senate, defeating incumbent John Cornyn by a sizeable margin. FOX 4's David Sentendrey was at Paxton's watch party and discusses his victory.

Talarico calls Paxton 'most corrupt politician in America' after runoff win

Shortly after Texas AG Ken Paxton was announced as the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, his Democratic opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, released a video in opposition to the nomination. 

Cornyn pledges Republican ticket support after bitter loss to Paxton in Senate race

Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said he will support the Republican ticket despite his loss to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the party’s nomination.

Texas runoff election results for U.S. Senate and other North Texas key races

Texas voters went back to the polls on Tuesday to decide some major runoff races, choosing Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn for the Republican nomination for Senate.