Texas targets hospitals, providers in new executive order on 'birth tourism'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an executive order directing multiple state agencies to investigate and crack down on healthcare providers involved in "birth tourism" schemes.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an executive order directing multiple state agencies to investigate and crack down on healthcare providers involved in "birth tourism" schemes.
FULL VIDEO: Talarico holds campaign stop in Fort Worth
State representative and Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico held a campaign event in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 21, 2026.
State representative and Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico held a campaign event in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 21, 2026.
FULL VIDEO: Paxton holds campaign event in Fort Worth
Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton held a campaign event in Forth Worth on July 21, 2026.
Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton held a campaign event in Forth Worth on July 21, 2026.
Talarico endures tense exchange over Black voter support during Houston town hall
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico faced intense pressure from at least one attendee of his town hall in Houston on Sunday.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico faced intense pressure from at least one attendee of his town hall in Houston on Sunday.
The Battle for Your Wallet | Battleground Texas
We dive into the clash over your wallet, controversial ICE operations shaking up the Latino vote, and the political firestorms shaping the state's future.
We dive into the clash over your wallet, controversial ICE operations shaking up the Latino vote, and the political firestorms shaping the state's future.
James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton to 3 televised Texas Senate debates
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico has challenged Republican incumbent Ken Paxton to three televised debates, accusing his opponent of avoiding public scrutiny for over a decade.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico has challenged Republican incumbent Ken Paxton to three televised debates, accusing his opponent of avoiding public scrutiny for over a decade.
Abbott appoints advisor as Secretary of State ahead of midterm elections
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down.
Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa runs for Dallas Mayor
Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa has officially filed paperwork to run for Mayor of Dallas, citing his past financial management experience as key to addressing the city's current budget and downtown sports franchise challenges.
Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa has officially filed paperwork to run for Mayor of Dallas, citing his past financial management experience as key to addressing the city's current budget and downtown sports franchise challenges.
Aaron Reitz, former Texas AG candidate, named federal attorney for Southern Texas
Aaron Reitz, a former candidate for Texas attorney general, was sworn in Thursday as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.
Aaron Reitz, a former candidate for Texas attorney general, was sworn in Thursday as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.
Pancake, ‘the First Puppy of Texas,’ has died
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
Texas Tech faces lawsuit over course review restrictions
Faculty at Texas Tech are suing the university over what they say are "unconstitutional" mandates to review course material that involves race, sex, gender identity and more. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
Faculty at Texas Tech are suing the university over what they say are "unconstitutional" mandates to review course material that involves race, sex, gender identity and more. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
Republicans eyeing American Airlines Center for midterm ‘Trumpapalooza’ in Dallas
Republicans are ramping up preparations for the party’s first midterm convention this fall in Dallas.
Republicans are ramping up preparations for the party’s first midterm convention this fall in Dallas.
Republicans eye American Airlines Center for midterm convention
Dallas will host a 2026 Republican midterm convention, and the party is eying the American Airlines Center as the hot venue. FOX 4's Steven Dial spoke to the RNC Chair about the upcoming event.
Dallas will host a 2026 Republican midterm convention, and the party is eying the American Airlines Center as the hot venue. FOX 4's Steven Dial spoke to the RNC Chair about the upcoming event.
Texas lawmakers prepare for another push to ban THC during legislative session
Major changes to the Texas THC industry could once again be on the table at the next legislative session.
Major changes to the Texas THC industry could once again be on the table at the next legislative session.
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa proposes $1,500 refund for Texans
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is proposing $1,500 payments to Texans, saying the money should come from the state's multibillion-dollar surplus instead of remaining in reserve.
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is proposing $1,500 payments to Texans, saying the money should come from the state's multibillion-dollar surplus instead of remaining in reserve.
Cruz would get ‘100%’ of votes if nominated to Supreme Court, Trump says
President Donald Trump lauded Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an Oval Office news conference Monday.
President Donald Trump lauded Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an Oval Office news conference Monday.
Former Texas Congressman Bill Archer passes away at 98
Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98.
Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98.
Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House for job in Abbott's office
State Rep. Nate Schatzline resigned from the Texas House Thursday after being appointed as Gov. Greg Abbott's senior advisor on election policy.
State Rep. Nate Schatzline resigned from the Texas House Thursday after being appointed as Gov. Greg Abbott's senior advisor on election policy.
SCOTUS Shakes Up Texas| Battleground Texas
The Battleground Texas crew breaks down how recent landmark Supreme Court decisions on immigration, sports, and campaign finance have upended the playbook for candidates navigating the state's fiercely contested elections.
The Battleground Texas crew breaks down how recent landmark Supreme Court decisions on immigration, sports, and campaign finance have upended the playbook for candidates navigating the state's fiercely contested elections.
Gov. Abbott calls for ban on rural data centers
Gov. Abbott is now calling for a ban on data centers in rural neighborhoods. That's a different stance from the one he took last year when he praised Google's infrastructure development throughout the state.
Gov. Abbott is now calling for a ban on data centers in rural neighborhoods. That's a different stance from the one he took last year when he praised Google's infrastructure development throughout the state.