Poll: More minority voters in Texas to vote for Trump
New polling shows an increasing number of Black and Hispanic voters in Texas are planning to vote for former president Donald Trump in November. FOX 4's Steven Dial, FOX 26's Greg Groogan and FOX 7's Rudy Koski discuss the trend and what it means going forward for both parties.
Gov. Abbott on political fallout from Hurricane Beryl
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott responds to President Biden criticism of Texas leaders in response to Hurricane Beryl. Then, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and FOX 26 Houston's Greg Groogan are joined by Rice University political scientist Mark Jones to discuss the interview and the political aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Some Texas school districts enact, consider ban on student cell phones
Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.
Banning cell phones in Texas schools?
Several school districts across Texas have experimented with banning cell phones in the classroom. Texas State Rep. Ellen Troxclair says it's an issue that the legislature should consider taking up.
Presidential debate's impact on Biden, Trump
Will President Biden's performance will be forgotten in a few months or will it impact swing votes?
Debate's impact on Biden, Trump moving forward
President Joe Biden's debate performance has some Democrats sounding alarm bells. SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson talks about the impact of the debate on President Biden and former president Donald Trump.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw on Mexican cartels, 2024 election
U.S. Congressman Dan Crenshaw talks about efforts to stop the Mexican cartels, the war between Israel and Hamas and why he is supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Rep. Brian Harrison calls Texas House a 'corrupt den of liberal dysfunction' after GOP censure
Four of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's biggest critics were censured by House GOP leadership for supporting the campaign of challengers who ran against incumbents.
Rep. Harrison calls out Dade Phelan following censure
Four of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's biggest critics were censured by House GOP leadership for supporting the campaign of challengers who ran against incumbents. Waxahachie representative Brian Harrison called the Texas House a "corrupt den of liberal dysfunction" after the censure.
Texas Battle for U.S. Senate - Cruz vs. Allred on border security & Gaza
Three and half years deep into his Presidency and 154 days from the November election, Joe Biden issued "get tough" executive orders aimed at better securing the Southern border. It is an issue central to the race for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State.
Ted Cruz, Colin Allred on the border, Israel
Senator Ted Cruz and his challenger Colin Allred talk about some key issues for Texans in this November's election, including the U.S.-Mexico border and the war between Israel and Hamas.
New Texas GOP chair expects 'great conservative session' in 2025 despite party fissure
New Texas GOP chairman Abraham George talks with FOX 4's Steven Dial about Dade Phelan's chances of remaining House Speaker, potential gridlock in the 2025 legislative session and the future of education savings accounts in Texas.
New Texas GOP chair Abraham George on party's civil war
Newly elected Texas GOP chair Abraham George previews what could be a contentious 2025 between different factions of the party. George talks about Dade Phelan's push for Speakers' gavel, school vouchers and more.
Donald Trump throws support behind candidates in Texas runoff
Trump called out multiple Texas candidates who are hoping to win their runoff this Tuesday.
Donald Trump weighs in on Texas runoffs
Former president and current Republican nominee Donald Trump is throwing his support behind candidates in the Texas runoff elections.
Universal Basic Income goes to Texas Supreme Court
Harris County is looking to give some resident free money as a part of a Universal Basic Income program. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has stepped in to stop it. The FOX Texas Trio discuss the program and what they think will happen to it.
Texas congresswoman files bill to deport foreigners committing crimes at college protests
The bill filed by Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne calls for a change in the immigration law that would deport foreign nationals found guilty of a crime at "pro-terrorism or antisemitic rallies" in the United States.
Rep. Beth Van Duyne on bill to deport over antisemitism
North Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne has filed a bill calling for foreign nationals charged with a crime at anitsemitic or pro-terror rallies to be deported.
Texas DEI shutdown: UT Austin faculty members push back
Since January, when SB 17 took effect, colleges across Texas have shut down diversity, equity and inclusion programs. FOX 7's Rudy Koski spoke to UT faculty about why they believe DEI should remain.
Texas: The Issue Is - DEI
SB17 in Texas bans state-funded institutions from establishing or maintaining diversity, equity and inclusion offices and practices. That includes public colleges. A recent rally in Austin called for schools to resist the anti-DEI law. The Texas Trio discusses the law and its effect.