Texas House committee will consider disciplinary actions next month for quorum-breaking Dems

The Texas House Administration Committee will meet next month to determine what, if any, penalties will be assessed to Democratic members who broke quorum last year by leaving the state.

'No reason to have a day honoring him': Abbott talks about ending Cesar Chavez Day

Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday said the state would find ways to remember the labor rights movement in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against longtime face of the movement, César Chávez.

Greg Abbott on Cesar Chavez abuse allegations
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Texas governor Greg Abbott spoke at a Teamsters event today on why he's choosing to end Cesar Chavez celebrations in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against the famed workers rights leader.

Texas judge issues restraining order against utility district involved with Islamic development

The acting board of directors for a North Texas utility district has been stopped in their tracks by a judge after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development. 

GOP revives battle over whether undocumented children can attend public schools

U.S. House Republicans are taking aim at a 40-year-old Supreme Court ruling that guarantees children have a right to a public education regardless of their immigration status.

Poll numbers, AI ads and more | Battleground Texas
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Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski look at the latest poll numbers that show Democrat James Talarico is ahead of both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Plus, we're starting to see more and more political ads created using AI technology.

Dallas Republican Party changing plans for runoff
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The Dallas County Republican Party is changing how their May runoff elections will be held after confusion arose during the March primary. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Questions remain in shooting of Crockett security guard
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Nearly a week after a former security guard for Jasmine Crockett was shot and killed by Dallas Police, there are plenty of unanswered questions about how he got so close to a member of Congress. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.

John Cornyn releases AI ad attacking Ken Paxton
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Texas Senate candidate John Cornyn released an AI ad attacking Ken Paxton and his alleged mistresses. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on the rise of artificial intelligence in political ads.

Texas school voucher program hits 200,000 applications, doubling initial capacity before deadline

The story details how applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts have surged past 200,000, far exceeding the program's initial 90,000-student capacity and triggering a state-mandated prioritization process for low-income families and students with disabilities.

Would Paxton drop out? | Battleground Texas
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Texas political reporters share the latest on the race for the U.S. Senate Republican nomination. President Donald Trump has said he will endorse a candidate soon and wants the other candidate to drop out. Ken Paxton said he'd consider dropping out if one thing happens.

Cornyn changes filibuster stance as he seeks Trump endorsement
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Senator John Cornyn has changed his stance on eliminating filibusters as he seeks President Donald Trump's endorsement in his upcoming primary runoff against Ken Paxton. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Trump endorsement wouldn't be enough to bridge Cornyn’s gap with Paxton, new data shows

A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.

Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds

Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.

Texas catches federal suit for dismantling diversity-related business contract program

A first-of-its-kind lawsuit for the United States is unfolding in Texas, challenging state government action to dismantle a diversity-related contracting program. 

Lawsuit filed against Texas for canceling minority business program
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A lawsuit has been filed against the State of Texas for canceling the HUB Program, which aimed to help minority and women owned business. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.