Cruz would get ‘100%’ of votes if nominated to Supreme Court, Trump says
President Donald Trump lauded Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an Oval Office news conference Monday.
President Donald Trump lauded Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an Oval Office news conference Monday.
Trump praises Ted Cruz during White House news conference
Calling Sen. Ted Cruz “a friend of mine,” in the Oval Office earlier on Monday, President Trump said the Texas Republican was the only potential Supreme Court nominee who could get unanimous approval for the post from the Senate.
Calling Sen. Ted Cruz “a friend of mine,” in the Oval Office earlier on Monday, President Trump said the Texas Republican was the only potential Supreme Court nominee who could get unanimous approval for the post from the Senate.
Former Texas Congressman Bill Archer passes away at 98
Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98.
Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98.
Gov. Abbott speaks at Kerrville day of remembrance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Kerrville on Saturday to mark a year since the deadly Hill Country flooding. More than 130 people were killed across several Central Texas counties when storms dumped more than 20 inches of rain in a matter of hours, starting late July 3, 2025.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Kerrville on Saturday to mark a year since the deadly Hill Country flooding. More than 130 people were killed across several Central Texas counties when storms dumped more than 20 inches of rain in a matter of hours, starting late July 3, 2025.
Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House for job in Abbott's office
State Rep. Nate Schatzline resigned from the Texas House Thursday after being appointed as Gov. Greg Abbott's senior advisor on election policy.
State Rep. Nate Schatzline resigned from the Texas House Thursday after being appointed as Gov. Greg Abbott's senior advisor on election policy.
Huffines appointed new Texas comptroller by Gov. Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Don Huffines as Comptroller of Public Accounts for the state beginning Aug. 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Don Huffines as Comptroller of Public Accounts for the state beginning Aug. 1.
Senate hopeful Talarico proposes major increase in minimum wage
In the hotly contested Texas race for U.S. Senate, the closely linked issues of pay and affordability are drawing major attention, with Democrat James Talarico pushing for a dramatic increase in the minimum wage.
In the hotly contested Texas race for U.S. Senate, the closely linked issues of pay and affordability are drawing major attention, with Democrat James Talarico pushing for a dramatic increase in the minimum wage.
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
Supreme Court upholds ruling on transgender athletes; reactions pour in
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports.
SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling
For months, immigrant families across the country have been waiting for an answer. Now they have one after the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship.
For months, immigrant families across the country have been waiting for an answer. Now they have one after the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship.
Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation
Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.
Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.
Paxton vs. Talarico: Here's how they stack up in the latest poll
The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S. Senate.
The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S. Senate.
Paxton says he supports IVF in pivot from Texas GOP platform
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.
Former Lt. Gov. nominee sues Texas over independent candidate rules
A former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor is suing Texas over what he calls an “insurmountable" burden to get on the ballot as an independent candidate.
A former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor is suing Texas over what he calls an “insurmountable" burden to get on the ballot as an independent candidate.
Talarico 'going to Hell' for views on Bible, Lt. Gov. Patrick says
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.
Texas Republican Party chooses new party chair during convention
The Texas Republican Party will have new leadership after delegates voted to replace current party chair Abraham George.
The Texas Republican Party will have new leadership after delegates voted to replace current party chair Abraham George.
Texas GOP Convention underway in Houston
Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.
Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.
Texas Secy of State stepping down | FOX 7 Focus
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced she is stepping down on July 17. She has led the state elections office for more than three years following a long career in the State Senate. Her retirement comes as the office faces continued scrutiny over recent overhauls to the state voter rolls and amid a heated legal battle involving the state Republican party over how primary elections are run. FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan spoke with Texas Bullpen co-founder and reporter Brad Johnson about this sudden change.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced she is stepping down on July 17. She has led the state elections office for more than three years following a long career in the State Senate. Her retirement comes as the office faces continued scrutiny over recent overhauls to the state voter rolls and amid a heated legal battle involving the state Republican party over how primary elections are run. FOX 7 Austin's Alec Nolan spoke with Texas Bullpen co-founder and reporter Brad Johnson about this sudden change.
New World screwworm gets political in Texas governor's race
The New World screwworm has gotten political. As Gov. Greg Abbott elevated the state response, his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa renewed her call for hearings.
The New World screwworm has gotten political. As Gov. Greg Abbott elevated the state response, his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa renewed her call for hearings.
New World screwworm becomes political issue
The screwworm has also gotten political. As Gov. Greg Abbott elevated the state response, his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa renewed her call for hearings. She wants to know if federal cutbacks may have hampered the response. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski reports.
The screwworm has also gotten political. As Gov. Greg Abbott elevated the state response, his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa renewed her call for hearings. She wants to know if federal cutbacks may have hampered the response. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski reports.