New Texas House priorities include water supply, data centers, absorbing New Mexico counties
With Thursday's release of the 2027 Texas House of Representatives committee priorities, Speaker Dustin Burrows has named the groundwater supply, AI data centers, and possibly claiming land from New Mexico in his vision for next year's session.
With Thursday's release of the 2027 Texas House of Representatives committee priorities, Speaker Dustin Burrows has named the groundwater supply, AI data centers, and possibly claiming land from New Mexico in his vision for next year's session.
GOP considering Dallas for potential 2026 Midterm National Convention
The Republican Party is exploring the possibility of holding an unprecedented midterm election convention in Dallas at the American Airlines Center to boost Texas voter turnout.
The Republican Party is exploring the possibility of holding an unprecedented midterm election convention in Dallas at the American Airlines Center to boost Texas voter turnout.
Gubernatorial Candidate Gina Hinojosa | Battleground Texas
FOX reporter Steven Dial sits down with Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Gino Hinojosa for an exclusive one-on-one interview. Meanwhile, the Texas Trio weighs the political fallout from allegations against Cesar Chavez and analyzes how the war with Iran is driving up local gas prices.
FOX reporter Steven Dial sits down with Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Gino Hinojosa for an exclusive one-on-one interview. Meanwhile, the Texas Trio weighs the political fallout from allegations against Cesar Chavez and analyzes how the war with Iran is driving up local gas prices.
Talarico responds after Hegseth’s pastor wishes him ‘crucified’
State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."
State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."
Paxton asks Abbott to replace 'incompetent loser' acting comptroller
Texas AG Ken Paxton is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to replace the acting comptroller, who he called an "incompetent loser," over a letter regarding Paxton's handling of a case related to Islamic schools in the state.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to replace the acting comptroller, who he called an "incompetent loser," over a letter regarding Paxton's handling of a case related to Islamic schools in the state.
New ruling could cost thousands of Texans their jobs
Texas regulators voted to block undocumented immigrants from receiving licenses, potentially causing thousands of Texans to lose their jobs. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Texas regulators voted to block undocumented immigrants from receiving licenses, potentially causing thousands of Texans to lose their jobs. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Thousands of licensed workers in Texas could be out of jobs after new rule change
Thousands of trained workers in Texas will likely lose their ability to work legally after a state commission on Tuesday passed a change to a decades-old rule.
Thousands of trained workers in Texas will likely lose their ability to work legally after a state commission on Tuesday passed a change to a decades-old rule.
FOX 4 crews capture man spray painting Dallas crosswalks
A man was arrested Tuesday morning after he was caught repainting a crosswalk in the Oak Lawn neighborhood.
A man was arrested Tuesday morning after he was caught repainting a crosswalk in the Oak Lawn neighborhood.
Rainbow Crosswalks: Man caught repainting rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn after state-mandated removal
A man faces misdemeanor graffiti charges after being caught overnight attempting to restore an Oak Lawn rainbow crosswalk just one day after the city began a state-mandated removal of the displays.
A man faces misdemeanor graffiti charges after being caught overnight attempting to restore an Oak Lawn rainbow crosswalk just one day after the city began a state-mandated removal of the displays.
Rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn removed as Dallas complies with state safety mandate
Rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn were removed Monday morning as Dallas works to comply with a state safety mandate to remove political messaging from public roadways.
Rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn were removed Monday morning as Dallas works to comply with a state safety mandate to remove political messaging from public roadways.
Patrick creates Texas religious liberty committee as he leads similar Trump panel
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Monday he is creating a state Senate committee focused on religious liberty.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Monday he is creating a state Senate committee focused on religious liberty.
Dallas prepares to remove rainbow crosswalks
Starting Monday, the city of Dallas is expected to remove dozens of decorative crosswalks to comply with a state mandate. Local leaders petitioned to keep the nearly 30 colorful and political designs across the city, but were ultimately denied. The project to remove them is expected to take three weeks.
Starting Monday, the city of Dallas is expected to remove dozens of decorative crosswalks to comply with a state mandate. Local leaders petitioned to keep the nearly 30 colorful and political designs across the city, but were ultimately denied. The project to remove them is expected to take three weeks.
Texas House committee will consider disciplinary actions next month for quorum-breaking Dems
The Texas House Administration Committee will meet next month to determine what, if any, penalties will be assessed to Democratic members who broke quorum last year by leaving the state.
The Texas House Administration Committee will meet next month to determine what, if any, penalties will be assessed to Democratic members who broke quorum last year by leaving the state.
'No reason to have a day honoring him': Abbott talks about ending Cesar Chavez Day
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday said the state would find ways to remember the labor rights movement in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against longtime face of the movement, César Chávez.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday said the state would find ways to remember the labor rights movement in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against longtime face of the movement, César Chávez.
Greg Abbott on Cesar Chavez abuse allegations
Texas governor Greg Abbott spoke at a Teamsters event today on why he's choosing to end Cesar Chavez celebrations in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against the famed workers rights leader.
Texas governor Greg Abbott spoke at a Teamsters event today on why he's choosing to end Cesar Chavez celebrations in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against the famed workers rights leader.
Texas judge issues restraining order against utility district involved with Islamic development
The acting board of directors for a North Texas utility district has been stopped in their tracks by a judge after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development.
The acting board of directors for a North Texas utility district has been stopped in their tracks by a judge after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development.
GOP revives battle over whether undocumented children can attend public schools
U.S. House Republicans are taking aim at a 40-year-old Supreme Court ruling that guarantees children have a right to a public education regardless of their immigration status.
U.S. House Republicans are taking aim at a 40-year-old Supreme Court ruling that guarantees children have a right to a public education regardless of their immigration status.
Poll numbers, AI ads and more | Battleground Texas
Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski look at the latest poll numbers that show Democrat James Talarico is ahead of both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Plus, we're starting to see more and more political ads created using AI technology.
Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski look at the latest poll numbers that show Democrat James Talarico is ahead of both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Plus, we're starting to see more and more political ads created using AI technology.
Dallas Republican Party changing plans for runoff
The Dallas County Republican Party is changing how their May runoff elections will be held after confusion arose during the March primary. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
The Dallas County Republican Party is changing how their May runoff elections will be held after confusion arose during the March primary. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
Dallas County Republicans return to countywide voting for runoff elections after primary confusion
After voter confusion on primary election day in March, Dallas County Republicans want to change how the May runoff elections will work.
After voter confusion on primary election day in March, Dallas County Republicans want to change how the May runoff elections will work.