Battleground Texas

The Texas power grid will be tested this summer. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas about the status of the grid. Then, FOX 26's Greg Groogan talks about closed primaries with political scientist Mark Jones.

Texas lawmakers did not eliminate the state lottery, but several changes will be made to how the games are played in Texas and the people who run them. Then, a Texas property tax bill has passed. Will it provide the relief it is meant to?

Texas Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) and Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Waxahachie) to talk about the wins and losses of Texas' 89th Legislative Session.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick talks with FOX 7's Rudy Koski about where things stand as the end of the legislative session approaches. Then, FOX 4's Steven Dial talks to Texas Democratic Party chairman Kendall Scudder about his opinion of the session.

The Texas Legislature approved a bail reform package after several attempts failed in the past. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to Rep. Mitch Little and Rep. A.J. Louderback about the package and the impact that it could have. Then, a look at a bill looking to clarify Texas' near-total abortion ban.

Bills moving through the Texas Legislature could pull the plug on existing and future renewable energy projects, according to some advocates. Then, Senator John Cornyn talks about border security and the investigation into EPIC City.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw says Mexico's new administration is looking to form a new partnership with the United States to take on the cartels. Could it actually happen? Then, could Texas expand its Compassionate Use program for medical marijuana?

Border Czar Tom Homan talks about the changes in immigration since President Trump's second term began and what needs to be done moving forward. Then, the impact that tariffs could have on HVAC service in Texas.

Bond reform is a top priority for Republican lawmakers this legislative session. FOX 26's Greg Groogan talks to State Senator Joan Huffman about the changes she believes are needed. Then, a bit of sizzle in the fight over steak in the Texas Legislature.

The Texas House passed school choice legislation for the first time. The bill creates a $1 billion program to use public funds to pay for private schooling. It would be the largest program of its kind in the country. Then, the Texas Association of Business talks about the kind of jobs that will be brought back to the Lone Star State due to tariffs.