Paxton attacks Talarico over comments made about justice system

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is drawing Republican criticism over comments that the lack of Black jurors in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial showed the justice system is failing Black Texans.

Gov. Abbott wants to end H-1B visas in Texas classrooms
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he wants to end the use of H-1B visa holders in public schools in Texas, which could mean districts like Dallas ISD would lose hundreds of educators. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.

Patrick to Texas school districts: 'We're coming for your books'

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.

Abbott orders review of how school districts are spending money

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money.

Abbott announces special election to replace former state Sen. Brian Birdwell

Gov. Greg Abbott has set a special election to finish out former state Sen. Brian Birdwell's term after he resigned the seat to a take a position as an assistant U.S. secretary of defense.

Supreme Court asked to review Texas Ten Commandments in schools law

Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.

Big Bend National Park border wall construction paused

Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review.

More lawsuits filed over Big Bend border wall construction
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A Texas State Senator wants all border-related activities at Big Bend National Park stopped, saying construction is causing the area harm. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

DFW Airport abandons plan to add more Islamic foot-washing stations after Abbott threat

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport says it will no longer consider adding more Islamic foot-washing stations after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to pull funding due to “illegal religious discrimination."

Gov. Abbott calls for review of Houston, Dallas airports over Muslim facilities: 'That is illegal'

Gov. Abbott is ordering a review that could potentially revoke current state funding and block future funding for the airports. He is also advising US Secretary Duffy to launch a federal review of the facilities and "take appropriate corrective action."

Texas Tightrope | Battleground Texas
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Top Texas political races have shrunk to a single point, and political insiders break down what could flip the state.

Regulations eased in Texas on suppressors, certain guns after court order takes effect

A federal court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns took effect on Thursday after an appeal was not filed by the federal government before a seven-day deadline set by the judge.

Baby Gabriel born in Dallas amid surrogacy dispute
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A baby at the center of a surrogacy dispute between the mother from Alaska and a couple from California was born on Thursday in Dallas, as politicians and attorneys have become involved in the case. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.

Court lifts block on Texas mail-in ballot ID requirements

Identification requirements for mail-in ballots that became Texas law in 2021 can be enforced after a court ruling issued Wednesday.

Texas intervenes in surrogate baby medical treatment dispute

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure.