"Texas: The Issue Is" - Congressman & Democrat for U.S. Senate Colin Allred

Greg Groogan, "Texas-The Issue is" Co-Host, speaks with Congressman Colin Allred about the Supreme Court's decision on razor wire deployment at the border, working across across partisan boundaries, and the state's abortion law.

Colin Allred leads Democratic primary, trails Cruz in possible head-to-head, poll shows

The Hobby School of Public Affairs poll shows U.S. Congressman Colin Allred with a sizable lead over other challengers in the Democratic Primary, but trailing Senator Ted Cruz in a November matchup.

Texas: The Issue Is - Jan. 28, 2024
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The Texas Trio has the latest Texas politics news in this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is."

2024 Texas Democratic Senate race begins with AFL-CIO debate in Austin

The race for the 2024 Texas Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate is set to heat up this Sunday as the Texas AFL-CIO hosts a crucial debate featuring the three leading candidates.

Ken Paxton impeachment: State senator calls for reopening

A Texas state senator is urging his colleagues to consider reopening Ken Paxton's impeachment following his efforts to end a whistleblower lawsuit against him.

Texas: The Issue Is - Republican In-Fighting

North Texas State Rep. Jared Patterson (R-Frisco) and several other Republican lawmakers are being called not conservative enough by some groups. Patterson responded to those claims and the record of the Texas House.

Houston mayor pauses Fifth Ward relocation program for review

There was controversy at the Houston City Council meeting on Wednesday over cancer clusters in Fifth Ward and the money needed to help families move off contaminated grounds.

Texas politics in 2024: What will make the headlines?

In this edition of Texas: The Issue Is, the FOX Texas Trio takes a look at the issues and stories that Texans will watch unfold in 2024.

Texas: The Issue Is - January 7, 2024
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The Texas Trio talk all the latest Texas politics and issues in this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is."

Texas property tax payments postponed for residents older than 65-year-old or disabled

Homeowners who are 65 or older or disabled also should be sure they have applied for and received the appropriate homestead exemptions. These exemptions will reduce future tax burdens, and the tax savings from homestead exemptions are theirs to keep.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire's inauguration ceremony, speech

Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s public inauguration was held on Tuesday morning, the day after he was sworn-in during a private ceremony. Watch his oath of office and inauguration speech.

John Whitmire sworn in as the 63rd Mayor of Houston
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Former Texas Senator John Whitmire was sworn in as the 63rd Mayor of Houston in a private ceremony at City Hall on Jan. 1.

Texas: The Issue Is - Abortion travel bans
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In this segment of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 4?s Steven Dial spoke with North Texas State Senator Nathan Johnson, who is trying to block Texas cities from trying to pass abortion travel bans.

Texas: The Issue Is - December 17
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On this edition of 'Texas: The Issue Is', the Texas Trio discuss funding leverage for border policy change.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee gears up for Congressional race against Amanda Edwards

Following her loss in the Houston mayoral race, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announced that she will be running for re-election in the 18th congressional district. In response, Former At- Large City Council member Amanda Edwards has also announced her plan to run against Lee.

Houston Mayor-Elect John Whitmire talks with FOX 26
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FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan sat down with the Mayor-Elect about his plans for the future of the city of Houston.