Federal judge pauses Texas GOP effort to close primary elections

A federal judge on Friday paused a bid by Texas Republicans to close the state's primary elections to only voters registered with the party.

Texas stops permits for Flock cameras on state roads
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The Texas Department of Transportation is being forced to stop its installation of Flock cameras along state highways. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Texas governor race swings to Hinojosa in latest poll

The latest poll comparing Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa shows the challenger leading by four points.

Abbott attacks Hinojosa in Lotería-themed social media post

In a post made on Facebook this week, Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa as a “Loteria card."

Texas puts brakes on new Flock camera installations along state roads

Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads.

Talarico, Paxton in dead heat in latest Texas Senate poll

The latest polling in Texas' pivotal U.S. Senate race shows a dead heat between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.

Roblox misses Texas hearing over online child safety
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Texas lawmakers invited representatives from Roblox to testify in front of a state committee on online child safety on Tuesday, but the company did not send anyone. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.

UT students speak out about GOP candidate's viral post
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UT students who were criticized by Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French responded to the controversial statements to FOX 4's Steven Dial.

7 charged with voter fraud during 2024 elections in North Texas

Seven people in North Texas have been taken into federal custody and accused of voting illegally during recent general elections in Tarrant County and Dallas County.

Texas lawmakers consider action against sports prediction markets

A certain kind of online wagering is drawing scrutiny from Texas lawmakers. They are now considering whether the state should take action against prediction markets.

'Narrow-minded': UT student speaks out after Texas GOP candidate's controversial posts about student diversity

More people are speaking about the controversial comments made by the Texas GOP candidate for Railroad Commissioner about a diverse group of University of Texas students, including the students themselves.

Jasmine Crockett faces backlash after honoring Chris Brown at Arlington concert

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is facing criticism after honoring singer Chris Brown with an official recognition during a show in Arlington on Saturday.

Texas Republican under fire for comments on UT students
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The Republican candidate for Railroad Commissioner is being criticized by both parties for social media posts about the race of University of Texas students shown during a recent Longhorns football game. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Wesley Hunt nominated by President Trump to become ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump has announced has nominated U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) to become the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Talarico leads Paxton in new Texas Senate poll, but race shifts among older voters

The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters.

GOP Texas Candidate Bo French Faces Backlash Over UT Post
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Texas GOP Railroad Commission nominee Bo French faces sharp criticism from Sen. John Cornyn and Democrats over social media posts targeting UT students celebrating a football win.

Statewide GOP nominee Bo French sparks outrage after targeting UT football fans online

The Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission is facing fierce backlash from within his own party after posting inflammatory remarks on social media about students celebrating a University of Texas football victory.

Bo French criticizes UT Austin student demographics
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Texas Railroad Commission Republican nominee Bo French is facing backlash from fellow Republicans after posting social media comments that mischaracterized a photo of celebrating University of Texas football fans as evidence of Americans being displaced by foreigners.