Latest politics news across the State of Texas | Battleground Texas
We're talking the latest Texas politics news as the November elections approach across the state. Join us for "Battleground Texas."
We're talking the latest Texas politics news as the November elections approach across the state. Join us for "Battleground Texas."
Hinojosa urges Gov. Abbott to pause new data centers until lawmakers act
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is calling on her November opponent, Gov. Greg Abbott, to issue a moratorium on new data centers until the state legislature can adopt statewide regulations.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is calling on her November opponent, Gov. Greg Abbott, to issue a moratorium on new data centers until the state legislature can adopt statewide regulations.
New rules for data centers in Texas announced by regulators
Data centers coming to Texas now face a more rigorous process for opening in the state after new regulations were announced by state agencies.
Data centers coming to Texas now face a more rigorous process for opening in the state after new regulations were announced by state agencies.
Texas lawmakers call for audit of Broadband Development Office
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are calling for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office after concerns over how the agency distributes grant money were raised last month.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are calling for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office after concerns over how the agency distributes grant money were raised last month.
Paxton calls Talarico 'anti-law enforcement' at Fort Worth campaign event
Ken Paxton accused Democratic Senate opponent James Talarico of being hostile to law enforcement during a Fort Worth campaign event.
Ken Paxton accused Democratic Senate opponent James Talarico of being hostile to law enforcement during a Fort Worth campaign event.
Talarico talks about tense exchange during Houston campaign stop
State representative and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico discusses the heated exchange that happened during his town hall in Houston on Sunday.
State representative and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico discusses the heated exchange that happened during his town hall in Houston on Sunday.
Texas targets hospitals, providers in new executive order on 'birth tourism'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an executive order directing multiple state agencies to investigate and crack down on healthcare providers involved in "birth tourism" schemes.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an executive order directing multiple state agencies to investigate and crack down on healthcare providers involved in "birth tourism" schemes.
FULL VIDEO: Talarico holds campaign stop in Fort Worth
State representative and Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico held a campaign event in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 21, 2026.
State representative and Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico held a campaign event in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 21, 2026.
FULL VIDEO: Paxton holds campaign event in Fort Worth
Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton held a campaign event in Forth Worth on July 21, 2026.
Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton held a campaign event in Forth Worth on July 21, 2026.
Talarico endures tense exchange over Black voter support during Houston town hall
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico faced intense pressure from at least one attendee of his town hall in Houston on Sunday.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico faced intense pressure from at least one attendee of his town hall in Houston on Sunday.
James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton to 3 televised Texas Senate debates
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico has challenged Republican incumbent Ken Paxton to three televised debates, accusing his opponent of avoiding public scrutiny for over a decade.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico has challenged Republican incumbent Ken Paxton to three televised debates, accusing his opponent of avoiding public scrutiny for over a decade.
Deadly ICE shooting; appeals to voters: Battleground Texas
The latest political issues impacting Texas this week in the run up to the election.
The latest political issues impacting Texas this week in the run up to the election.
Battleground Texas - Talking the latest in Texas politics
The team is talking the very latest in politics across the state of Texas on this episode of "Battleground Texas."
The team is talking the very latest in politics across the state of Texas on this episode of "Battleground Texas."
Abbott appoints advisor as Secretary of State ahead of midterm elections
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down.
Aaron Reitz, former Texas AG candidate, named federal attorney for Southern Texas
Aaron Reitz, a former candidate for Texas attorney general, was sworn in Thursday as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.
Aaron Reitz, a former candidate for Texas attorney general, was sworn in Thursday as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.
Pancake, ‘the First Puppy of Texas,’ has died
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
Republicans eyeing American Airlines Center for midterm ‘Trumpapalooza’ in Dallas
Republicans are ramping up preparations for the party’s first midterm convention this fall in Dallas.
Republicans are ramping up preparations for the party’s first midterm convention this fall in Dallas.
Texas lawmakers prepare for another push to ban THC during legislative session
Major changes to the Texas THC industry could once again be on the table at the next legislative session.
Major changes to the Texas THC industry could once again be on the table at the next legislative session.
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa proposes $1,500 refund for Texans
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is proposing $1,500 payments to Texans, saying the money should come from the state's multibillion-dollar surplus instead of remaining in reserve.
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is proposing $1,500 payments to Texans, saying the money should come from the state's multibillion-dollar surplus instead of remaining in reserve.
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.