Battleground Texas

FOX 4
  • 4.5 (2)
  • Politics
  • Updated Weekly

The most powerful people in Texas answer their questions. FOX 4's Steven Dial, FOX 26's Greg Groogan and FOX 7's Rudy Koski talk to some of the biggest names in Texas politics about the topics that matter most to Texans.

  1. May 6

    SCOTUS rules on redistricting

    Political analysts and commentators on Battleground Texas discuss the upcoming Republican primary runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, shifting polling data favoring Democrat James Talarico, and the potential electoral impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling on redistricting.

    23 min

  2. Apr 29

    May runoff, immigration policies & gas tax

    This episode of Battleground Texas examines the intensifying Republican Senate runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn, Governor Greg Abbott's successful leverage of state funds to force major cities to comply with immigration policies, and the political debate surrounding proposed gas tax suspensions.

    20 min

  3. Apr 22

    Congressmen resign, Talarico breaks records & more

    This episode of Battleground Texas covers a massive political shakeup including the resignations of Congressmen Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell, the record-breaking $27 million fundraising haul by Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, and exclusive interviews regarding the ongoing military conflict with Iran and the high-stakes Republican runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.

    21 min

  4. Apr 15

    May Runoff

    The latest episode of Battleground Texas features the Texas Trio analyzing the high-stakes May runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, the potential impact of Republican infighting on down-ballot races, and shifting voter dynamics regarding Hispanic support and sanctuary city policies.

    21 min

  5. Apr 8

    Voter eligibility, latest polls & hemp regulations

    The Texas Trio tackles a new federal executive order on voter eligibility, polling in the U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn, and the Texas governor's race, while featuring State Senator Brian Hughes to examine new hemp regulations and a legislative proposal to annex parts of New Mexico.

    20 min

  6. Apr 1

    Energy Dominance

    This episode features an interview with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on "energy dominance" amidst Middle East tensions and rising gas prices, alongside a panel discussion on the Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn Senate runoff and the "MAGA Mays" Middleton vs. Chip Roy Attorney General race.

    20 min

  7. Mar 19

    Poll numbers, AI ads and more

    Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski look at the latest poll numbers that show Democrat James Talarico is ahead of both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Plus, we're starting to see more and more political ads created using AI technology.

    20 min

  8. Mar 12

    Would Paxton drop out?

    Texas political reporters share the latest on the race for the U.S. Senate Republican nomination. President Donald Trump has said he will endorse a candidate soon and wants the other candidate to drop out. Ken Paxton said he'd consider dropping out if one thing happens.

    22 min
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The most powerful people in Texas answer their questions. FOX 4's Steven Dial, FOX 26's Greg Groogan and FOX 7's Rudy Koski talk to some of the biggest names in Texas politics about the topics that matter most to Texans.

Information

  • Creator
    FOX 4
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © FOX 4
  • Show Website
    Battleground Texas