Ted Cruz on immigration and the economy
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As Sen. Ted Cruz gets ready for his third term in the U.S. Senate, he shared his goals for the future of Texas and the country. He also expects Latinos' shift to the GOP in Texas continue.

Texas lawmakers say AG Ken Paxton is trying to 'run out the clock' in Robert Roberson execution case

Texas lawmakers who stopped the execution of Robert Roberson hoped to hear testimony from him on Friday. After a motion filed by the Texas Attorney General's Office, that did not happen.

Death row inmate Robert Roberson subpoenaed to appear before Texas House committee on Friday

Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson was subpoenaed to testify about the state's "junk science law" at a committee hearing on Friday. Roberson would be the first person in the US executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.

Texas House Speaker race shows state of GOP civil war | Texas: The Issue Is

The Texas House Speaker's race is heating up and could be a sign of what's to come in January's legislative session. The FOX Texas Trio breaks down the split in the state's Republican Party.

Battle to become Texas House Speaker
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Dade Phelan has dropped out of the race to be Texas House Speaker and factions of the state's GOP are battling for control of the gavel. FOX 4's Steven Dial breaks down the race with political scientist Matthew Wilson.

Ken Paxton sues New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman

This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.

2 Texas lawmakers both claiming to be the next House speaker

Texas Republicans are squabbling over who they want as the next speaker of the Texas House. Two lawmakers both claim they have the votes.

Rep. Gene Wu on Texas targeting China
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has his eyes on China in the next legislative session. Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) raises concerns about the potential for a trade war with China, raising prices and potentially leading to a rise in Asian hate.

Texas House Speaker: What do they do?

What is required to become speaker of the Texas House of Representative and what do they do?

Dallas representative files bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas

While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers, like State Rep. Jessica González (D-Dallas), are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.

Who will be the next Texas House Speaker?

With Dade Phelan declining to run for a third term as House Speaker, several representatives are seeking to become the next speaker.

Dade Phelan withdraws from Speaker of the Texas House race

There will be a new Texas House Speaker as Dade Phelan announces he will be withdrawing from the race for the job.