Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
Sharia Law, property taxes headline Texas Senate leader's priorities for next session
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the president of the state senate, has released his first round of interim changes for committees in the next legislative session.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the president of the state senate, has released his first round of interim changes for committees in the next legislative session.
Texas senate race: Talarico, Crockett in dead heat, latest poll shows
A new poll shows Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico in a dead heat for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
A new poll shows Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico in a dead heat for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
Evelyn Brooks on Immigration, THC & more | Battleground Texas
In this episode of Battleground Texas, the Senate seat is up for grabs as a veteran incumbent faces his toughest primary yet. And the redrawn maps are shaking up Congress, while a wide-open race for attorney general transforms the power structure in Austin.
In this episode of Battleground Texas, the Senate seat is up for grabs as a veteran incumbent faces his toughest primary yet. And the redrawn maps are shaking up Congress, while a wide-open race for attorney general transforms the power structure in Austin.
Texas Democrats demand 5-year-old's release from ICE facility in Dilley
Three Texas Democrats visited the Dilley Detention Center demanding the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. Liam and his father were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota last week.
Three Texas Democrats visited the Dilley Detention Center demanding the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. Liam and his father were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota last week.
Greg Abbott orders freeze on new H-1B visa applications
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered public universities and state agencies to freeze new H-1B visa applications until May 2027. The pause aims to allow the state legislature and Congress time to reform the program, citing concerns that it should supplement rather than replace American workers. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered public universities and state agencies to freeze new H-1B visa applications until May 2027. The pause aims to allow the state legislature and Congress time to reform the program, citing concerns that it should supplement rather than replace American workers. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
What Abbott's H-1B visa freeze means for Texas agencies, public universities
Gov. Greg Abbott is ordering Texas public universities and state agencies to freeze the H-1B visa processes. Many worry it will jeopardize medical research and PhD programs that rely heavily on the program to attract talent.
Gov. Greg Abbott is ordering Texas public universities and state agencies to freeze the H-1B visa processes. Many worry it will jeopardize medical research and PhD programs that rely heavily on the program to attract talent.
Wesley Hunt on no debates | Battleground Texas
This week, the Texas trio discusses Cornyn's war chest versus Paxton's base. Plus, Wesley Hunt said he's willing to debate his opponents, but they've all declined.
This week, the Texas trio discusses Cornyn's war chest versus Paxton's base. Plus, Wesley Hunt said he's willing to debate his opponents, but they've all declined.
Texas House Democrats fined over $9,000 each for 2025 quorum break
Texas House Democrats have been formally assessed over $9,000 each in fines and costs for their 2025 walkout, a penalty they must pay out-of-pocket as they prepare to legally challenge the GOP-led redistricting map that sparked the protest.
Texas House Democrats have been formally assessed over $9,000 each in fines and costs for their 2025 walkout, a penalty they must pay out-of-pocket as they prepare to legally challenge the GOP-led redistricting map that sparked the protest.
Ten Commandments in classrooms argument heard in federal court
A federal appeals court heard arguments today about a Texas law requiring Texas classrooms to display the Ten Commandments from the Bible. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
A federal appeals court heard arguments today about a Texas law requiring Texas classrooms to display the Ten Commandments from the Bible. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Fort Worth Councilmember Michael Crain apologizes following DWI arrest
A Fort Worth councilmember released a statement following his arrest for driving while intoxicated earlier this week, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
A Fort Worth councilmember released a statement following his arrest for driving while intoxicated earlier this week, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Texas to launch school voucher program: Houston leads as applications open soon
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Texas opens applications for its $1B Education Freedom Accounts on Feb. 4. With over 300 Houston schools participating, the city becomes the epicenter of a heated debate over school vouchers and public school funding.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott targets Medicaid in new fraud investigation order
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into potential Medicaid fraud, the third such fraud investigation recently announced by his office.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health officials to look into potential Medicaid fraud, the third such fraud investigation recently announced by his office.
New poll shows Talarico leading Crockett in Democratic Senate primary
The poll, conducted by Emerson College, shows neither Democratic candidate would have an advantage over the Republican nominee in November.
The poll, conducted by Emerson College, shows neither Democratic candidate would have an advantage over the Republican nominee in November.
Texas food banks to receive 2 million eggs following pandemic lawsuit over price gouging
Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized a settlement with Cal-Maine Foods Inc. that will provide more than 2 million eggs to food banks across the state following allegations of price gouging.
Attorney General Ken Paxton has finalized a settlement with Cal-Maine Foods Inc. that will provide more than 2 million eggs to food banks across the state following allegations of price gouging.
Race between Colin Allred, Julie Johnson for Texas' 33rd congressional district heats up
The Democratic primary race for the newly drawn 33rd congressional district pits a current member of Congress against a former member of Congress. Julie Johnson currently represents the 32nd district, a seat Colin Allred gave up when he ran for US Senate in 2024. Now both are head-to-head for the new seat. FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to both candidates over Zoom to get a better picture of the race.
The Democratic primary race for the newly drawn 33rd congressional district pits a current member of Congress against a former member of Congress. Julie Johnson currently represents the 32nd district, a seat Colin Allred gave up when he ran for US Senate in 2024. Now both are head-to-head for the new seat. FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to both candidates over Zoom to get a better picture of the race.
Polls, players & path to victory | Battleground Texas
The Texas trio looks at the latest polls and catches up with several candidates whose campaigns are in full swing for the March primary election.
The Texas trio looks at the latest polls and catches up with several candidates whose campaigns are in full swing for the March primary election.
District 25 hopeful William Marks kicks off campaign
Last week, FOX 4 interviewed Dione Sims as she launched her campaign for Congressional District 25. Now, her Democratic rival William Marks is launching his campaign.
Last week, FOX 4 interviewed Dione Sims as she launched her campaign for Congressional District 25. Now, her Democratic rival William Marks is launching his campaign.
Texas Democrats demand AG investigation into X for alleged child sex content
The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.
The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.
Hunt and Talarico hold campaign events in North Texas; Dallas pastor launches House bid
It was a busy day in North Texas for politicians. Both Wesley Hunt and James Talarico were in town for Senate campaign events. Dallas Pastor Freddy Haynes also launched his U.S. House bid.
It was a busy day in North Texas for politicians. Both Wesley Hunt and James Talarico were in town for Senate campaign events. Dallas Pastor Freddy Haynes also launched his U.S. House bid.