Tarrant County officials to vote on drastic reduction of early voting and election day sites
Tarrant County commissioners are set to vote on a proposal to drastically reduce the number of early voting and Election Day polling locations tomorrow, a plan that opponents argue is a form of voter suppression.
Tarrant County commissioners are set to vote on a proposal to drastically reduce the number of early voting and Election Day polling locations tomorrow, a plan that opponents argue is a form of voter suppression.
Texas Democrats return to fight state redistricting from the House Floor and the courts
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.
Texas Democrats return, ending two-week walkout over redistricting
Texas Democrats have returned to the State Capitol, putting an end to their two-week walkout that put a pause on Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts mid-decade.
Texas Democrats have returned to the State Capitol, putting an end to their two-week walkout that put a pause on Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts mid-decade.
Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan
After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers said they would return to Austin and lay the groundwork for a legal challenge to the GOP’s proposed congressional map.
After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers said they would return to Austin and lay the groundwork for a legal challenge to the GOP’s proposed congressional map.
What's coming in special session 2 | Texas: The Issue is
State Sen. Royce West sits down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to talk about what happens now that the Texas legislature has ended its first special session and start the second special session.
State Sen. Royce West sits down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to talk about what happens now that the Texas legislature has ended its first special session and start the second special session.
What happens during the second special session? | Texas: The Issue is
In the Texas legislature, the first special session ended abruptly Friday after Democrats in the House refused to come back and allow a vote on redrawn congressional maps.
In the Texas legislature, the first special session ended abruptly Friday after Democrats in the House refused to come back and allow a vote on redrawn congressional maps.
Beto O'Rourke says his political org. donated more than $1M during first special session
In a release from Powered by People, the organization said it donated more than $1 million to the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, the Texas House Democratic Caucus and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus during the special session.
In a release from Powered by People, the organization said it donated more than $1 million to the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, the Texas House Democratic Caucus and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus during the special session.
Cornyn, Paxton in dead heat in U.S. Senate primary, latest poll shows
A new poll shows Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in a dead heat for the 2026 U.S. Senate Republican Primary.
A new poll shows Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in a dead heat for the 2026 U.S. Senate Republican Primary.
Gov. Abbott calls second special session, setting stage for another redistricting fight
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.
Bill to replace STAAR testing passes Senate after failure of regular session version
The bill would replace the STAAR with three shorter student support tests, and would require A-F ratings for campuses across the state.
The bill would replace the STAAR with three shorter student support tests, and would require A-F ratings for campuses across the state.
Texas Democrats tie return to new California redistricting plan
In a national political standoff over redistricting, Texas Democrats have conditioned their return from an out-of-state protest on California taking retaliatory action and the current special session ending.
In a national political standoff over redistricting, Texas Democrats have conditioned their return from an out-of-state protest on California taking retaliatory action and the current special session ending.
Illinois court will not enforce Texas arrests warrants against House Democrats
An Illinois judge ruled that the state will not enforce civil warrants against Texas House Democrats that left the state during the special legislative session.
An Illinois judge ruled that the state will not enforce civil warrants against Texas House Democrats that left the state during the special legislative session.
Texas Supreme Court will take weeks to review request to expel Democrats who left state
The Texas Supreme Court has granted a request for an expedited brief and review period on whether Democrats who left the state and broke quorum can be expelled from their seats, but not as fast as Gov. Greg Abbott requested.
The Texas Supreme Court has granted a request for an expedited brief and review period on whether Democrats who left the state and broke quorum can be expelled from their seats, but not as fast as Gov. Greg Abbott requested.
Political gridlock intensifies in Texas as quorum break continues
A political standoff over redistricting continues in the Texas Legislature as House Democrats remain out of state, preventing a quorum and stalling key bills, which has prompted Governor Abbott to threaten a second special session.
A political standoff over redistricting continues in the Texas Legislature as House Democrats remain out of state, preventing a quorum and stalling key bills, which has prompted Governor Abbott to threaten a second special session.
AG Ken Paxton calls for arrest of Beto O'Rourke over fundraising for Democrats
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is calling on the courts to hold former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke in contempt after the attorney general said O'Rourke defied a court order to stop fundraising for Democrats that fled the state to block a vote on redrawn congressional maps.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is calling on the courts to hold former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke in contempt after the attorney general said O'Rourke defied a court order to stop fundraising for Democrats that fled the state to block a vote on redrawn congressional maps.
Gov. Abbott will call special sessions until Texas Democrats return
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would continue to call special legislative sessions until Democratic lawmakers who left the state return to the Capitol.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would continue to call special legislative sessions until Democratic lawmakers who left the state return to the Capitol.
Texas House Democrats' quorum break persists as stalled flood relief bills loom
For the second week, Texas House Democrats are protesting a controversial redistricting bill by remaining out of state, which has stalled other legislation, including flood relief bills.
For the second week, Texas House Democrats are protesting a controversial redistricting bill by remaining out of state, which has stalled other legislation, including flood relief bills.
Student cell phone ban in schools | Texas: The Issue is
State Rep. Jared Patterson speak with FOX 4's Steven Dial about changes for students in the upcoming school year, specifically a new law that bans students from using their cell phones in class.
State Rep. Jared Patterson speak with FOX 4's Steven Dial about changes for students in the upcoming school year, specifically a new law that bans students from using their cell phones in class.
Cell phone bans in Texas schools | Texas: The Issue is
Students across Texas are getting ready to go back to school and there will be many new laws that impact them.
Students across Texas are getting ready to go back to school and there will be many new laws that impact them.
Texas redistricting: Democrat leaders welcome North Texas crowd to opposition rally
The energized crowd showed up to support the Texas House members who left the state at the start of the week as part of their fight against redistricting.
The energized crowd showed up to support the Texas House members who left the state at the start of the week as part of their fight against redistricting.