Texas bail reform, tariff turmoil, and possible THC ban: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
ICE raids home of family from Maryland, looking for other suspects
A Maryland family who recently relocated say federal immigration agents raided their new home – looking for suspects who had previously lived there.
A Maryland family who recently relocated say federal immigration agents raided their new home – looking for suspects who had previously lived there.
Trump-appointed Texas judge rules against use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
The Trump administration looked to use the 18th-century wartime law to deport Venezuelans they say are members of the gang Tren de Aragua.
The Trump administration looked to use the 18th-century wartime law to deport Venezuelans they say are members of the gang Tren de Aragua.
U.S. born children deported with parents
Three children who are U.S. citizens have been deported from Louisiana to Honduras. A U.S. district judge said there was "no meaningful process" in how it happened
Three children who are U.S. citizens have been deported from Louisiana to Honduras. A U.S. district judge said there was "no meaningful process" in how it happened
Abbott to make changes at Texas-Mexico border
There will be no withdrawal from the border, but Gov. Abbott said he is doing a re-evaluation and re-calibration of his border security strategy
There will be no withdrawal from the border, but Gov. Abbott said he is doing a re-evaluation and re-calibration of his border security strategy
Texas Border Patrol intercepts shipment of 17,500 counterfeit cigarettes
An attempt to transport a shipment of counterfeit cigarettes valued at more than $729,000 went up in smoke as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry intercepted and seized the shipment this weekend.
An attempt to transport a shipment of counterfeit cigarettes valued at more than $729,000 went up in smoke as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry intercepted and seized the shipment this weekend.
Texas congressman files resolution to compel Trump admin to release El Salvador deportation records
A Texas congressman has filed a resolution of inquiry to compel the Trump administration to release records related to the deportation of individuals to El Salvador, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
A Texas congressman has filed a resolution of inquiry to compel the Trump administration to release records related to the deportation of individuals to El Salvador, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Abbott speaks about continued border security efforts, need for bond reform
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke Tuesday at the Texas Border Sheriffs' Coalition on continued efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke Tuesday at the Texas Border Sheriffs' Coalition on continued efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
Texas hospitals spent $121.8M treating people in U.S. illegally last November, report shows
A new report shows that in Nov. 2024 Texas hospitals spent $121.8 million on health care for people in the country illegally.
A new report shows that in Nov. 2024 Texas hospitals spent $121.8 million on health care for people in the country illegally.
White House mugshots: ‘Arrested’ posters line lawn as Trump marks 100 days in office
ICE raids continued over the weekend - with hundreds arrested - as the Trump administration begins celebrating his 100th day in office.
ICE raids continued over the weekend - with hundreds arrested - as the Trump administration begins celebrating his 100th day in office.
US citizen children deported with their mothers, lawyers say
ICE officers in Louisiana last week deported three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, according to lawyers.
ICE officers in Louisiana last week deported three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, according to lawyers.
DEA raids Colorado underground nightclub, 100 immigrants detained
An overnight DEA raid in Colorado Springs resulted in the detention of more than 100 immigrants suspected of being in the U.S. illegally.
An overnight DEA raid in Colorado Springs resulted in the detention of more than 100 immigrants suspected of being in the U.S. illegally.
Texas school choice bill heads to Abbott's desk: TWITP
In This Week in Texas Politics it was the end of the line for several big issues like school choice. But, we also saw a new partisan battle line being drawn at the state capitol.
In This Week in Texas Politics it was the end of the line for several big issues like school choice. But, we also saw a new partisan battle line being drawn at the state capitol.
FBI arrests Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan; accused of obstructing ICE arrest
A battle over immigration enforcement is boiling over after a Milwaukee County judge is charged with federal crimes. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on Friday, April 25, 2025 by federal agents.
A battle over immigration enforcement is boiling over after a Milwaukee County judge is charged with federal crimes. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on Friday, April 25, 2025 by federal agents.
Trump admin restores thousands of foreign student visa registrations -- for now
Records of legal status were terminated in recent weeks and students and their schools were unaware of it.
Records of legal status were terminated in recent weeks and students and their schools were unaware of it.
Judge bars Trump administration from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities
The 13 plaintiffs sued over executive orders President Donald Trump issued targeting local municipalities that limit cooperation with federal immigration efforts.
The 13 plaintiffs sued over executive orders President Donald Trump issued targeting local municipalities that limit cooperation with federal immigration efforts.
U.S. citizens getting self-deportation letters
In an effort to alert immigrants that the government is ending parole for people without lawful status to stay in the country, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has threatened U.S. citizens with deportation. FOX's Jonathan Mejia spoke to a Houston immigration attorney who received the email.
In an effort to alert immigrants that the government is ending parole for people without lawful status to stay in the country, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has threatened U.S. citizens with deportation. FOX's Jonathan Mejia spoke to a Houston immigration attorney who received the email.
US citizens ordered to leave the country amid email glitch by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
It was an unintentional message sent by the Trump administration in their effort to get rid of another Biden-era policy that allowed people to live and work in the country temporarily.
It was an unintentional message sent by the Trump administration in their effort to get rid of another Biden-era policy that allowed people to live and work in the country temporarily.
Texas Border Patrol seizes nearly 64 pounds of cocaine on Easter Sunday
During a physical inspection of the vehicle, officers found 24 packages of alleged cocaine hidden in the vehicle that weighed 63.8 pounds.
During a physical inspection of the vehicle, officers found 24 packages of alleged cocaine hidden in the vehicle that weighed 63.8 pounds.
Texas hospitals spent millions caring for non-citizens, according to HHSC
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said hospitals have seen tens of thousands of visits from non-citizens since they starting asking for immigration status in November.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said hospitals have seen tens of thousands of visits from non-citizens since they starting asking for immigration status in November.