Gov. Abbott 'certain' school vouchers will pass next session

Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.

Gov. Greg Abbott 'certain' school vouchers will pass
video

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made passing school choice legislation a top priority. The governor sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to talk about where things stand after the primary election and says deals that were previously offered may now be off the table.

Republican North Texas congressional candidates debate Ken Paxton’s impeachment, Ukraine relief funding

"Republican North Texas congressional candidates debate Ken Paxton’s impeachment, Ukraine relief funding" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

Texas: The Issue Is - Gov. Abbott on the border
video

Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks with FOX 26's Greg Groogan about the current situation on the border. Abbott talks about the state's Operation Lone Star and has some harsh criticism for the Biden Administration, including Alejandro Mayorkas.

UT Dallas lays off 20 employees to comply with new Texas law

The University of Texas at Dallas is laying off 20 employees to comply with the state’s ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion offices on college campuses.

Texas: The Issue Is - May Runoff Elections
video

Runoff elections are only a few weeks away and the fight over school vouchers likely hangs in the balance. The FOX Texas Trio take a look at what the primary elections showed, plus the races they will be watching in May.

Texas immigration law heads back to federal court

The State of Texas is fighting to enforce its new law that would allow police to arrest anyone suspected of being in the U.S. illegally.

Texas AG Ken Paxton avoids trial in fraud case
video

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a deal to avoid a trial in a nearly decades-old fraud case. FOX 4's Steven Dial, FOX 26's Greg Groogan and Rice University's Mark Jones discuss what the deal means for Paxton and his future in politics.

Texas: The Issue Is - Texas AG Ken Paxton avoids trial in fraud case

The "Top Cop" in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton, managed to have the burden of three felony fraud charges lifted all thanks to a "diversion" deal.

Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities to revise free speech policies to combat antisemitism

This request for universities to revamp their free speech policies singled out pro-Palestinian groups. And while it aims to address antisemitism, it does not aim to address Islamophobia. 

Appeals court blocks enforcement of Texas migrant law once again

Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court said Texas can enforce its SB4 border law, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel hearing arguments on the merits of the law temporarily blocked it again.

SB4: Supreme Court extends pause on Texas immigration law that would allow police to arrest migrants

The law would give police the ability to arrest and detain migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. and empower judges to direct those people to be taken back to a border crossing.

Texas: The Issue Is - Ted Cruz on Allred, Border
video

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) discusses his Democratic opponent, Colin Allred, the current state of the Texas-Mexico border and what the future holds for the Senate leadership in the state.

Texas Medical Board to clarify when medical exceptions can be made to state's abortion law

The Texas Medical Board will discuss language to clarify when a doctor can step in and not violate the state’s strict abortion law. This comes after the Texas Supreme Court called on the board to provide clarification during the Kate Cox case.