Texas lawmakers gear up for the start of the 89th legislative session
First, while senators know what to expect with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick at the legislative body's helm, who controls the lower ...
The Texas Legislature convenes Tuesday. What you need to know about the 140-day session.
Republicans have ruled Texas for the past 20 years, but one of their longest-running top priorities has always eluded them. Will that change in 2025?
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Texas Democrats on key issues heading into new legislative session
Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like ...
This Texas city broke a runoff election tie by making candidates roll dice, draw marbles
Corpus Christi rolled out an unconventional tie-breaker method to decide the fate of a City Council seat — rolling dice and ...
Election math looks like it’s just going to get easier for the GOP
It’s going to get tougher and tougher for Democrats to win the Electoral College and the White House if present trends hold, ...
Former North Texas mayoral candidate charged with sending fake jury summons postcards to his own court date
A one-time candidate for Carrollton's mayor charged with voter fraud is facing another criminal charge after mailing out fake ...
Ken Paxton sought to put his mark on election rules in Texas and elsewhere
In the lead-up to the Nov. 5 election, Attorney General Ken Paxton ramped up efforts to put his imprint on rules governing ...
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Texas lawmakers are mostly silent on addressing threats to ballot secrecy
Texas officials had to issue emergency guidance this year to patch holes in new election transparency laws that threatened to ...
Texas Legislature returns Tuesday. Leadership battles, divisive issues await lawmakers
A staunchly conservative Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday for its 89th biennial session to tackle issues that touch the ...
Texas GOP lawmaker looking for ‘third option’ to avoid ‘status quo’ in House as Speakership election nears
Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) said Thursday that he is looking for a “third option” to avoid “the status quo” in the House as ...
Top stories of 2024 in North Texas
With another year coming to a close, here’s a look back at the most viewed North Texas news stories in 2024 based on FOX 4 ...
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Texas County Works to Secure Software Ahead of May Election
With the clock ticking on a municipal election, Dallas County officials are moving to ensure electronic poll book software functions as intended. Less than four months remain to resolve a malfunction ...