Battleground Texas

In this episode of Battleground Texas, the Senate seat is up for grabs as a veteran incumbent faces his toughest primary yet. And the redrawn maps are shaking up Congress, while a wide-open race for attorney general transforms the power structure in Austin.

This week, the Texas trio discusses Cornyn's war chest versus Paxton's base. Plus, Wesley Hunt said he's willing to debate his opponents, but they've all declined.

The Texas trio looks at the latest polls and catches up with several candidates whose campaigns are in full swing for the March primary election.

In Texas, there is no contest more ferocious and increasingly bare-knuckled than the four-way Republican primary battle to succeed Ken Paxton as the attorney general. In this week's episode of Texas: The Issue Is, Greg Groogan interviews Mayes Middleton.

The stage is set for the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett will challenge State Rep. James Talarico.

Chris Bell has joined the field seeking the Democratic nod to take on three-term Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Despite long-time Republican dominance of the Lone Star State, Bell believes there's now plenty of political blood in the water, and he's prepared to pounce.

There are now four Democratic candidates for Texas Governor. The fourth candidate, Bobby Cole, sat down with FOX's Rudy Koski to talk about his campaign.

The dust has settled on the November 2025 election. There were no big surprises with Democrats picking up the New York mayor, Virginia governor, and New Jersey governor. California voters also supported redistricting. FOX's Steven Dial talked to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Beth Van Duyne about if this will be momentum for Democrats or a flash in the pan heading into midterms.

The Texas trio interviews Andrew White, an "Independent Democrat" who is looking to replace Gov. Greg Abbott.

In the latest session of the Texas Legislature, majority Republicans did far more than rein in the state's public universities. They've essentially grabbed higher education leadership by the scruff of the neck with oversight on curriculum and an outright ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Houston State Sen. Paul Bettencourt was at the tip of that legislative spear and says t...

There's a new contender in the fight to lead Texas. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat from Austin, is looking to push Greg Abbott out of his job. She sat down with Rudy Koski to talk about her priorities.

In this week's episode of Texas: The Issue Is, the Texas trio reviews the newest laws effecting schools and students in the state.

A Texas Democrat pivots from the left in a high-profile race. Former astronaut Terry Virts is hoping for the Democrats' Senate nomination. He believes one of his prime competitors is just too far left to win the seat.

State Rep. Vikki Goodwin sat down with the Texas Trio's Rudy Koski to talk about her candidacy for lieutenant governor, her vision for the position, and putting casinos and sports betting on the ballot.

Texas Rep. James Talarico threw his hat in the ring for the US Senate race. Talarico talked about his Democratic opponent, Colin Allred, and what he is hoping to change in the Senate. Then, a look at the Texas Attorney General race, including a talk with candidate Joan Huffman.

The Texas trio recaps all of Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities going into the legislative session and everything he was able to accomplish.

In this week's episode, Steven Dial talks to Sen. John Cornyn about his upcoming political race against Attorney General Ken Paxton, as well as redrawing congressional districts and more.

Emily Williams Knight, president and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about how changes to the work permitting system can help.

State Sen. Royce West sits down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to talk about what happens now that the Texas legislature has ended its first special session and start the second special session.

State Rep. Jared Patterson speaks with FOX 4's Steven Dial about changes for students in the upcoming school year, specifically a new law that bans students from using their cell phones in class.

Congresswoman Julie Johnson sits down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to discuss the proposed redistricting maps presented by state lawmakers this week.

Gov. Greg Abbott sits down with the Texas Trio's Steven Dial to talk about redistricting, THC regulation and flood response as state lawmakers return for a special session.

Former Congressman Colin Allred discusses his run for Senate. Does the FOX Texas Trio think he has a shot? Then, a look at the state's shrinking surplus.

Texans are looking for answers after devastating floods killed more than 100 people in Central Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott talks to FOX 7's Rudy Koski about the plans for state lawmakers as they look for solutions.

FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks with a hemp industry advocate about the upcoming battle in Texas' special session and with Kelly Hancock about changes coming to the state's comptroller's office.