Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texas’ 2024 election

Texan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.

Ted Cruz vs. Collin Allred: Texas Senate race tightens with 34 days until election

As Texas gears up for the November 5 Senate election, incumbent Ted Cruz faces a surprisingly competitive challenge from Democrat Collin Allred, who is just three points behind in the polls.

Where to Vote: Collin County early voting locations

Early voting is from October 21 through November 1. Here is a list of the Collin County early voting locations.

Rick Perry on the fight for the speaker's gavel
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FOX 7's Rudy Koski sits down with former governor Rick Perry to talk about the push for the Texas Speaker of the House. Perry says Dade Phelan has the votes to take back the gavel in what is sure to be a contentious battle.

Former Gov. Rick Perry on new advisory role with Speaker Phelan | Texas: The Issue Is

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is back, this time as a senior advisor to embattled Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan. Perry spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski in this "Texas: The Issue Is."

Texas Supreme Court denies Ken Paxton's latest attempt to block state fair gun ban

“This Court cannot possibly order the State Fair to allow handguns to be carried at this year’s Fair when the party seeking that relief does not even argue that Texas law obligates the Fair to do so," one of the justices wrote in a legal opinion.

Cruz vs. Allred race tightens as attack ads vie for uncommitted voters

In a closely contested Texas Senate race, incumbent Ted Cruz maintains a slight edge over Democratic challenger Colin Allred, with attack ads likely to play a pivotal role in swaying undecided voters.

Ted Cruz holds 3-point lead over Colin Allred, poll shows

Polling from the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation shows incumbent senator Ted Cruz leading his Democratic challenger Colin Allred by 3 points.

Colin Allred, Ted Cruz Senate race heating up
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Colin Allred and Ted Cruz speak about the key issues in their campaigns as they head into the home stretch of their Senate race.

Operation Lone Star leaders tout recent improvements for improving morale among National Guard troops

Securing the southern border is challenging for Texas National Guard troops both physically and, oftentimes, mentally. That's why state lawmakers are examining the impact Operation Lone Star is having on the health and well-being of troops assigned to the mission.

Mother of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray featured in 'compelling' Senate race ad

Senator Ted Cruz's latest ad features a grieving mother blaming Colin Allred for her daughter's murder, highlighting the impact of immigration policy on tragic outcomes.

TEA commissioner avoids school voucher topic during state of public education discussion

TEA Commissioner Mike Morath spoke to the Dallas Regional Chamber on Tuesday about the state of public education. However, he failed to address a hot topic: school vouchers.

Harris, Trump lay out vision for country in presidential debate | Texas: The Issue Is

With about seven weeks until election day, voters got to see side-by-side where Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump stand on different policy issues. The Texas: The Issue Is crew breaks down the debate.

What we learned in the presidential debate
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FOX 4's Steven Dial, FOX 7's Rudy Koski and Rice University's Mark Jones take a look at the issues discussed in the first presidential debate and what it means going forward.

Texas vehicle inspection changes coming soon

Inspection stickers will soon be a thing of the past for most Texans starting Jan. 1, 2025. That's when House Bill 3297 will go into effect.

Texas lawmakers on presidential debate topics
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off in a highly-anticipated presidential debate on Tuesday. FOX 26's Greg Groogan talks to Texas lawmakers from both parties about the topics they expect each candidate to seize on during the debate.