2024 Texas primary election: Races to watch

The Texas primary is Tuesday, March 5. There are several races to watch on the state and local level.

Chip Roy says Mayorkas deserved to be impeached
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On their second attempt, Republicans successfully impeached DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas over the border issue. His removal from office is unlikely, but Texas Rep. Chip Roy said it was necessary to help fix the problem.

Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Chip Roy on immigration
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Congressman Chip Roy (R-Austin) talks about the impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas and the current situation at the border.

Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Chip Roy says Mayorkas deserved to be impeached

On their second attempt, Republicans successfully impeached DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas over the border issue. His removal from office is unlikely, but Texas Rep. Chip Roy said it was necessary to help fix the problem.

Connect the Grid Act: Texas congress members introduce bill to connect grids

Flanked by several of his Texas Democratic colleagues in Congress, Rep. Greg Casar introduced a bill Wednesday to connect the Texas power grid with the rest of the country.

Border crisis: Gov. Abbott doubling down on defying White House

Gov. Abbott continues to double down against orders from the Biden administration on the border. FOX 7's Rudy Koski chats with Republican State Rep. Ellen Troxclair about the governor's plan and the escalating standoff.

Republican Party of Texas censures Speaker Dade Phelan

The Republican Party of Texas has officially censured Representative Dade Phelan, according to a release.

Ken Paxton targets Collin County Republicans who tried to impeach him

State Rep. Jeff Leach called Ken Paxton a friend and mentor. Now, Paxton is backing Leach's opponent as the attorney general targets Republicans in his home county who tried to impeach him.

Texas Republican Primaries: Trump, Paxton-backed candidates challenge establishment

The race is on to replace longtime Republicans Kay Granger and Michael Burgess in Congress. The two primary contests could tell us a lot about the future of the Republican Party in Texas.

Texas: The Issue Is - Colin Allred
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Senate candidate Colin Allred talks about the issues facing Texans including the border, making change in Congress and what he thinks of Ted Cruz.

Illegal border crossings shift from Texas to California and Arizona, CBP says

New numbers suggest more asylum seekers and illegal immigrants are crossing the southern border in Arizona and California than in Texas. It's happening as a coalition of Republican governors prepare to head to the Texas border this weekend.

Colin Allred leads Democratic primary, trails Cruz in possible head-to-head, poll shows

The Hobby School of Public Affairs poll shows U.S. Congressman Colin Allred with a sizable lead over other challengers in the Democratic Primary, but trailing Senator Ted Cruz in a November matchup.

Texas Supreme Court hears arguments for ban on gender-affirming care for kids

In September, Senate Bill 14 went into effect, banning transgender minors from accessing treatments like hormone therapy and puberty blockers among other treatments. A group of parents, physicians and special-interest groups sued the state, claiming the law violates the constitutional rights of families and children based on sex.

Where Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate differ on key issues

The three leading Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debated over the weekend to make the case that they are the best option to go up against Ted Cruz this November.