Battleground Texas

With the primary runoffs officially over, the Battleground Texas team breaks down the newly set November matchups, highlighting the fierce showdown between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, and how these high-stakes races could completely reshape the political landscape.

Political commentators and guest policy advisor Charles Blain on Battleground Texas analyze the shifting political stances on gas tax relief, the strategic debate calculations between Governor Greg Abbott and challenger Gina Hinojosa, and the intense mudslinging shaping the competitive Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. 

This episode of Battleground Texas examines the tightening GOP runoff races for U.S. Senate and Attorney General, while also exploring how the proliferation of data centers has emerged as a contentious new midterm issue impacting rural communities and state legislative priorities.

Political analysts and commentators on Battleground Texas discuss the upcoming Republican primary runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, shifting polling data favoring Democrat James Talarico, and the potential electoral impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling on redistricting.

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.

This episode of Battleground Texas covers a massive political shakeup including the resignations of Congressmen Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell, the record-breaking $27 million fundraising haul by Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, and exclusive interviews regarding the ongoing military conflict with Iran and the high-stakes Republican runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.

The latest episode of Battleground Texas features the Texas Trio analyzing the high-stakes May runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, the potential impact of Republican infighting on down-ballot races, and shifting voter dynamics regarding Hispanic support and sanctuary city policies.

The Texas Trio tackles a new federal executive order on voter eligibility, polling in the U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn, and the Texas governor's race, while featuring State Senator Brian Hughes to examine new hemp regulations and a legislative proposal to annex parts of New Mexico.

This episode features an interview with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on "energy dominance" amidst Middle East tensions and rising gas prices, alongside a panel discussion on the Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn Senate runoff and the "MAGA Mays" Middleton vs. Chip Roy Attorney General race.

FOX reporter Steven Dial sits down with Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Gino Hinojosa for an exclusive one-on-one interview. Meanwhile, the Texas Trio weighs the political fallout from allegations against Cesar Chavez and analyzes how the war with Iran is driving up local gas prices.

Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski look at the latest poll numbers that show Democrat James Talarico is ahead of both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Plus, we're starting to see more and more political ads created using AI technology.

Texas political reporters share the latest on the race for the U.S. Senate Republican nomination. President Donald Trump has said he will endorse a candidate soon and wants the other candidate to drop out. Ken Paxton said he'd consider dropping out if one thing happens.

FOX political reporters react the the news that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is being replaced. The news follows two days of congressional hearings that did not go particularly well for the head of DHS. Plus, Ken Paxton is reacting to the president's comments about wanting the U.S. Senate candidate he doesn't endorse to drop out of the race.

The Texas Primary election results are in and no one candidate for in Republican U.S. Senate race secured more than 50% of the vote. That means John Cornyn and Ken Paxton are headed for a runoff. But first, President Donald Trump is expected to give an endorsement and said he will ask the other candidate to drop out of the race.

It's primary election day in Texas. Political reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski give a recap of the races and updates before the polls close.

Texas voters will head to the polls tomorrow to decide which Democrats and Republicans will represent their political parties in the November election.

Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski talk about the president's visit to Corpus Christi, the endorsements that he has and hasn't given, and the final day of early voting.

Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski ask leaders the questions that matter to Texans.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Political reporters from Dallas, Austin, and Houston share the latest on the heated U.S. Senate Republican primary race between Sen. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt. Plus, Greg Groogan talks to District 8 candidate Nick Tran.

Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski ask leaders the questions that matter to Texans. On today's show we break down a feisty Republican AG debate, look at recent comments from Republican Senate candidates Ken Paxton and John Cornyn and sit down with Rep. Al Green as he fights to hold on to his seat in Congress.

Early voting is now underway in the state of Texas. The Battleground Texas team talks to Gov. Greg Abbott about the midterm's impact on the state and Congressional candidate Alex Mealer about the race for TX-09. Then, they break down the recent controversy surrounding James Talarico's interview with Stephen Colbert and Jasmine Crockett on concerns about her electability.