Abbott proposes ban on rural data centers after shifting stance
Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a ban on rural Texas AI data centers and called to eliminate their tax breaks, marking a shift from his prior support as residents increasingly oppose the facilities over water, electricity, and noise concerns.
Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a ban on rural Texas AI data centers and called to eliminate their tax breaks, marking a shift from his prior support as residents increasingly oppose the facilities over water, electricity, and noise concerns.
Huffines appointed new Texas comptroller by Gov. Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Don Huffines as Comptroller of Public Accounts for the state beginning Aug. 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Don Huffines as Comptroller of Public Accounts for the state beginning Aug. 1.
Senate hopeful Talarico proposes major increase in minimum wage
In the hotly contested Texas race for U.S. Senate, the closely linked issues of pay and affordability are drawing major attention, with Democrat James Talarico pushing for a dramatic increase in the minimum wage.
In the hotly contested Texas race for U.S. Senate, the closely linked issues of pay and affordability are drawing major attention, with Democrat James Talarico pushing for a dramatic increase in the minimum wage.
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
New Texas law creates single statewide food truck permit
A new Texas law simplifying the mobile food vendor system takes effect today. Food trucks will now pay a single state fee instead of multiple city and county licenses.
A new Texas law simplifying the mobile food vendor system takes effect today. Food trucks will now pay a single state fee instead of multiple city and county licenses.
Dead Heat | Battleground Texas
Battleground Texas dives into the fierce matchups and campaign drama redefining the state's political future.
Battleground Texas dives into the fierce matchups and campaign drama redefining the state's political future.
TEA leader dodges questions about curriculum errors
The controversial Bluebonnet curriculum in Texas will require more than $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix errors, but TEA leaders haven't answered questions about it. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
The controversial Bluebonnet curriculum in Texas will require more than $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix errors, but TEA leaders haven't answered questions about it. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Texas Education Agency leader dodges questions about Bluebonnet curriculum mistakes
Amid questions about a controversial school curriculum, a Texas Education Agency leader declined to take questions surrounding the curriculum's lengthy list of errors and cost to fix them.
Amid questions about a controversial school curriculum, a Texas Education Agency leader declined to take questions surrounding the curriculum's lengthy list of errors and cost to fix them.
Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation
Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.
Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.
Paxton vs. Talarico: Here's how they stack up in the latest poll
The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S. Senate.
The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S. Senate.
Paxton says he supports IVF in pivot from Texas GOP platform
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.
Water and Ballots | Battleground Texas
Battleground Texas breaks down a contentious local water crisis in Corpus Christi, and a symbolic legal challenge aiming to make it easier for independent candidates to get on the ballot.
Battleground Texas breaks down a contentious local water crisis in Corpus Christi, and a symbolic legal challenge aiming to make it easier for independent candidates to get on the ballot.
Former Lt. Gov. nominee sues Texas over independent candidate rules
A former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor is suing Texas over what he calls an “insurmountable" burden to get on the ballot as an independent candidate.
A former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor is suing Texas over what he calls an “insurmountable" burden to get on the ballot as an independent candidate.
Dallas to host 2026 Republican midterm convention: report
Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton said that Dallas will host his party's midterm convention later this year.
Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton said that Dallas will host his party's midterm convention later this year.
Texas Tied Up | Battleground Texas
Battleground Texas breaks down the dead-heat U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, while also examining the crucial fight for the governor's mansion.
Battleground Texas breaks down the dead-heat U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, while also examining the crucial fight for the governor's mansion.
Talarico 'going to Hell' for views on Bible, Lt. Gov. Patrick says
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.
Texas Republican Party chooses new party chair during convention
The Texas Republican Party will have new leadership after delegates voted to replace current party chair Abraham George.
The Texas Republican Party will have new leadership after delegates voted to replace current party chair Abraham George.
Greg Abbott pushes for data center regulations
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing for more regulations on data centers after leading the charge for Texas to build them. FOX 4's Davis Sentendrey has more.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing for more regulations on data centers after leading the charge for Texas to build them. FOX 4's Davis Sentendrey has more.
Texas Gov. Abbott calls for regulations on data centers, contrasting previous stance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday called for sweeping regulations on data centers to be passed by the legislature in the 2027 session. It's a change in stance for Abbott, who previously worked to make Texas the epicenter of the data center buildout.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday called for sweeping regulations on data centers to be passed by the legislature in the 2027 session. It's a change in stance for Abbott, who previously worked to make Texas the epicenter of the data center buildout.
Texas GOP Convention underway in Houston
Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.
Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.