Meet the new Texans in Congress

Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.

Texas Democrats say they won't back down from school choice fight | Texas: The Issue Is

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight.

State Rep. James Talarico on school choice fight
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to vocal voucher opponent State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, about the fight ahead and if there is room for common ground.

Texas lawmaker calls to cut UT System funding over program to cover tuition

A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.

Texas offers Starr County ranch to Trump for mass deportation plans

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the state’s recently purchased 1,400-acre ranch could be used as a deportation hub.

TEA moves forward with plan to allow textbooks with Bible stories in Texas classrooms

The State Board of Education is moving forward with a plan to allow the use of textbooks that include stories from the Bible. Critical votes are being made, with a final vote coming later this week.

Debate on bringing religion into Texas classrooms heads to state level

The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.

Why Texas Latinos voted for Donald Trump | Texas: The Issue Is

Republicans say they must act immediately to make sure the staggering shift away from Texas Democrats is permanent.

Why did Texas Latinos shift toward Trump?
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A large percentage of Hispanic voters in Texas supported president-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election. FOX 26's Greg Groogan spoke with State Rep. Mano Deayala, R-Houston, about the reason for the shift and if the switch is a fluke or the new norm for Republicans.

North Texas lawmaker looks to ban minors from social media platforms

Texas State Rep. Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, filed a bill on Tuesday looking to block minors from using social media platforms.

Texas lawmakers file bills looking to make Daylight Saving Time year-round

Multiple bills and joint resolutions were filed by Texas lawmakers on Tuesday looking to make daylight saving time permanent year-round. Even if a bill is passed, it could be a long road to see the change.

What went wrong for Democrats on election night? | Texas: The Issue is

On election night, Donald Trump won reelection in convincing fashion, but it wasn't just the presidential election where Democrats fell short in Texas.

2024 Election was a Red Wave in Texas
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Republicans showed their strength in the 2024 election across Texas. From the top of the ticket all the way down Republicans won contests by surprising margins. The FOX Texas Trio talks about what the election means for the future of the Lone Star State.

Texas Democrats need to do some soul-searching, political scientist says

Tuesday night was more than a warning to Texas Democrats. They will need to do some major soul-searching, says SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson.