Texas lawmakers support lifting summer camp safety requirement made after deadly floods

Two of Texas' top lawmakers support lifting a new state requirement that requires youth summer camps to install fiber optic facilities in order to operate this summer after more than a dozen youth camps filed a lawsuit claiming the requirement was too challenging.

Texas DPS proposes citizenship checks for handgun licenses, security guards and more

Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.

Texas Senate GOP runoff: Paxton narrowly leads Cornyn in latest poll

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.

Civil rights groups file lawsuit to stop Texas immigration law

A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.

Texas summer camps face potential closures over strict new safety regulations

Texas summer camps are facing a race against time and potential closure as they struggle to comply with strict new state safety laws and costly infrastructure mandates just weeks before the season begins.

Dallas ISD approves record $6.2B bond to replace aging schools

Dallas ISD voters have overwhelmingly approved a historic $6.2 billion bond package, the largest in Texas history, to replace aging facilities and eliminate portable classrooms over the next decade.

Texas court pauses InfoWars turnover orders amid bid from The Onion

The Onion is again in a holding pattern in its effort to take over InfoWars after a Texas court paused orders meant to turn over assets tied to political commentator Alex Jones’ firebrand.

May runoff, immigration policies & gas tax | Battleground Texas
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This episode of Battleground Texas examines the intensifying Republican Senate runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn, Governor Greg Abbott's successful leverage of state funds to force major cities to comply with immigration policies, and the political debate surrounding proposed gas tax suspensions.

Texas investigates trucking schools for safety and language violations

Texas is cracking down on trucking schools accused of endangering public safety by bypassing English language requirements and offering inadequate, uncertified training programs.

Talarico leads Paxton, Cornyn in new US Senate race poll

Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is leading both of his potential opponents in the U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.

Supreme Court reinforces ruling allowing redrawn Texas congressional map

The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.

Over 42,000 Texas students awarded money during 1st round of school-choice lottery

More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.

Daniel Comeaux reflects on 1 year as Dallas Police Chief

Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux has been on the job for one year, and he spoke about the past 365 days with FOX 4's Shaun Rabb in a wide-ranging interview.

Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux celebrates one year on the job
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As he celebrates one year as Dallas Police Chief, Daniel Comeaux sits down with FOX 4's Shaun Rabb to discuss his successes on crime initiatives and Texas governor Greg Abbott's threats to withhold funding if the city does not up its immigration enforcement.

Legal battle over Texas 'Total THC' rule and licensing fees delayed until April 28

The high-stakes legal showdown over the future of Texas’ hemp industry has been pushed back. A hearing on the continuation of the lifted ban, originally scheduled for today, April 23, has been postponed by agreement between legal counsel until at least April 28.

Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates

Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.