How to Watch the Texas AFL-CIO's US Senate Debate Between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico
The Texas AFL-CIO will host the first debate between the two leading candidates for the Democratic Party nomination for U.S. Senator from Texas, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Texas State Representative James Talarico, during its COPE Convention on Jan. 24. Here's what you need to know:
Who's moderating the debate?
KXAN-TV anchor Daniel Marin and Dallas Morning News political writer Gromer Jeffers will be moderating the debate. The debate will also include select questions from Texas union members.
When is the debate happening?
2pm CT on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
How can I watch?
Anyone can livestream the debate on kxan.com. All Nexstar Texas stations will carry the debate on their websites and smart TV apps listed here:
Market | Website | CTV APP |
Abilene | bigcountryhomepage.com | KTAB+ |
Amarillo | myhighplains.com | KAMR+ |
Austin | kxan.com | KXAN+ |
Dallas | cw33.com | CW33+ |
El Paso | ktsm.com | KTSM+ |
Harlingen | valleycentral.com | ValleyCentral+ |
Houston | cw39.com | CW39+ |
Lubbock | everythinglubbock.com | el+ (Lubbock) |
Midland/Odessa | yourbasin.com | Big2+ |
San Angelo | conchovalleyhomepage.com | KLST+ |
Shreveport/Texarkana | ktalnews.com | KTAL Now |
Tyler | ketk.com | KETK+ |
Waco | fox44news.com | Fox44+ |
Wichita Falls | texhomashomepage.com | KFDX+ |
Early voting for the primary election begins on Feb. 17.
The Committee on Political Education (COPE) is the Texas labor movement’s political arm. Every two years, the COPE Convention votes on statewide endorsements and adopts local endorsements from across the state. Additional details about the Convention can be found at texasaflcioconvention.org
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The Texas AFL-CIO is the state labor federation consisting of more than 250,000 affiliated union members and advocates for working people in Texas. Learn more at texasaflcio.org