New poll shows Talarico leading Crockett in Texas senate primary
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One day after a University of Texas poll showed James Talarico trailing Jasmine Crockett by double digits in early polling in the Texas Senate Democratic nomination race, a new poll suggests Talarico actually leads Crockett. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Texas can enforce drag show ban, federal court decides

A Texas law banning certain drag performances which was previously blocked by a federal court will now be allowed to be enforced starting next month. 

Cardi B endorses Jasmine Crockett; new poll shows James Talarico leading Texas Senate race

A social media endorsement from rap superstar Cardi B has injected celebrity drama into the record-breaking $110 million Texas Senate primary, sparking a viral exchange with Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Polls show a tight GOP U.S. Senate race | Battleground Texas
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The latest poll numbers show a very close race between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate Republican nomination. Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski share what they've learned.

Texas senate primary poll shows slim GOP lead, bigger Dem gap
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With one week before primary election day in Texas, a new poll shows slim leads in the Republican race and a larger gap in the Democratic race. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Johnson says 'things will play out' for Texas congressman's sexting scandal as primary looms

Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not leap to conclusions about Rep. Tony Gonzales' sexting scandal with an ex-staffer even as calls for the congressman to resign come from within the Republican Party.

Rep. Al Green faces potential second censure after State of the Union disruption

U.S. Congressman Al Green could be censured for a second year in a row after he was escorted out of President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

Texas Senate Primary candidates Ken Paxton, John Cornyn attend Trump's State of the Union address

Texas Representative Troy Nehls has invited State Attorney General Ken Paxton to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, a move that brings the contentious Texas Republican Senate primary between Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn to the national stage.

State of the Union, Dan Crenshaw & more | Battleground Texas
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Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski talk about the upcoming State of the Union address, as well as the political back-and-forth between the U.S. Senate candidates in Texas. Plus, Rep. Dan Crenshaw is seeking re-election in District 2.

Texas sues Aid Access over mailing abortion pills to residents

Texas has filed a lawsuit against the international organization Aid Access, alleging the group is violating state law by mailing abortion-inducing pills to Texas residents.

Texas Secretary of State voting update: March 3 Primary Election Guide

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson is urging voters to use official resources and prepare for the upcoming March 3 Primary Election as early voting totals surpass one million.

Demand surges for Texas Education Freedom Accounts with 123,000+ student applications filed

Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.

Democrats outpace Republicans in Texas early voting turnout
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Through one week of early voting in Texas primaries, far more Democrats have cast ballots than Republican voters. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Texas Democrats outpacing GOP in early vote count

Data from the Texas Secretary of State's Office shows Democrats are currently slightly ahead of Republicans at the ballot box. Both parties are outpacing the number of early votes made at the same point in 2022.

Surge in Democrats voting early in Texas primaries | Battleground Texas
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Through one week of early voting in Texas primaries, the numbers show Democrats are voting more than Republicans. Rudy Koski, Steven Dial and Mark Jones discuss that and much more leading up to the Texas primaries on March 3 in this episode of Battleground Texas.

Texas rep calls for public hearing on alleged state cover-up of ICE shooting

A Democratic state representative is demanding a public hearing of his committee regarding the alleged Texas cover-up of a fatal shooting involving a federal immigration officer in South Padre Island. 

Joan Huffman, Spanish ads & more | Battleground Texas
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Politics reporter Greg Groogan interviews Texas Attorney General candidate Joan Huffman about her campaign. Plus, the Democrats for U.S. Senate were out and about on Thursday. James Talarico talked about his new Spanish language ad.