Texas House debates bill that would allow state to punish, remove undocumented immigrants
It is currently not a state crime to enter Texas illegally, but a new controversial bill would change that and allow for the immediate arrest of those who do.
It is currently not a state crime to enter Texas illegally, but a new controversial bill would change that and allow for the immediate arrest of those who do.
Iranian encounters confirmed on Texas border, says DPS director
So far this year, 151 individuals on the terrorism watch list were apprehended at the southwest border, according to Texas DPS director McCraw.
So far this year, 151 individuals on the terrorism watch list were apprehended at the southwest border, according to Texas DPS director McCraw.
This Week in Texas Politics: War on Israel, school choice legislation
The main focus "This Week in Texas Politics" is the Special Session, but all the political drama, involving the legislative showdown in Austin, could not be contained by the capitol dome.
The main focus "This Week in Texas Politics" is the Special Session, but all the political drama, involving the legislative showdown in Austin, could not be contained by the capitol dome.
State lawmakers look to enhance punishments at Texas-Mexico border
State lawmakers are looking to enhance punishments for smuggling and illegal crossings along the Texas-Mexico border.
State lawmakers are looking to enhance punishments for smuggling and illegal crossings along the Texas-Mexico border.
Political drama kicks off third Special Session
The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.
The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.
This Week in Texas Politics: Gov. Abbott calls for third special session
All eyes will be on Gov. Abbott's third Special Session in the Texas legislature next week as lawmakers return to Austin. Hear our political panel's thoughts on everything that went down in This Week in Texas Politics.
All eyes will be on Gov. Abbott's third Special Session in the Texas legislature next week as lawmakers return to Austin. Hear our political panel's thoughts on everything that went down in This Week in Texas Politics.
Alabama Gov. Ivey sending 275 National Guard troops to Mexico border: ‘Every state has become a border state'
Ivey is the latest Republican governor to send National Guard soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border amid pleas from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Ivey is the latest Republican governor to send National Guard soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border amid pleas from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Biden administration resuming deportation flights for Venezuelan migrants, AP sources say
The news comes not long after the administration increased protected status for Venezuelans who arrive to the U.S.
The news comes not long after the administration increased protected status for Venezuelans who arrive to the U.S.
Gov. Abbott announces third Special Session to take place Oct. 9
Governor Greg Abbott announced the third Special Session to take place Monday, Oct. 9.
Governor Greg Abbott announced the third Special Session to take place Monday, Oct. 9.
Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas
The Biden administration announced it waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow border wall construction, marking the administration’s first use of a sweeping executive power employed often during the Trump presidency.
The Biden administration announced it waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow border wall construction, marking the administration’s first use of a sweeping executive power employed often during the Trump presidency.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks on border crisis, war in Ukraine, and A.I. at UT Austin
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took part in a discussion about the border crisis, the war in Ukraine and A.I. at UT Austin on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took part in a discussion about the border crisis, the war in Ukraine and A.I. at UT Austin on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
10,000 migrants a day head to US border, Mexico's president says
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says the surge of migrants reaching Mexico’s northern border with the United States is partly due to about 6,000 migrants per day crossing into Mexico from Guatemala over the past week.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says the surge of migrants reaching Mexico’s northern border with the United States is partly due to about 6,000 migrants per day crossing into Mexico from Guatemala over the past week.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Eddie Morales says Biden administration isn't doing enough at southern border
For this week’s Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to Eagle Pass Democrat State Rep. Eddie Morales, who says the Biden administration is not doing enough at Texas' southern border.
For this week’s Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to Eagle Pass Democrat State Rep. Eddie Morales, who says the Biden administration is not doing enough at Texas' southern border.
This Week in Texas Politics: Paxton, border and school choice
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the fallout from Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, a special session called by the governor to handle the border crisis, and more.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the fallout from Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, a special session called by the governor to handle the border crisis, and more.
Abbott calls for special session due to border crisis; school choice on back burner
The governor is calling for lawmakers to come back to Austin for a special session weeks after Ken Paxton's impeachment trial came to a close, this as the southern border is experiencing a migrant surge.
The governor is calling for lawmakers to come back to Austin for a special session weeks after Ken Paxton's impeachment trial came to a close, this as the southern border is experiencing a migrant surge.
Man in connection to San Antonio migrant trailer tragedy pleads guilty
A man charged in connection with the deaths of 53 migrants being smuggled inside a tractor trailer in southwest San Antonio pled guilty on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
A man charged in connection with the deaths of 53 migrants being smuggled inside a tractor trailer in southwest San Antonio pled guilty on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Texas border receives resources in response to new migrant surge
Thousands of migrants continued to cross the Rio Grande from Mexico into Texas on Sept. 21. The main push is happening around Eagle Pass with nearly 10,000 crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border in the past 24-hours.
Thousands of migrants continued to cross the Rio Grande from Mexico into Texas on Sept. 21. The main push is happening around Eagle Pass with nearly 10,000 crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border in the past 24-hours.
Biden administration offers nearly 500K Venezuelan migrants legal status
Under intense political pressure from fellow Democrats, the Biden administration has announced it is granting protection to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who are already in the country.
Under intense political pressure from fellow Democrats, the Biden administration has announced it is granting protection to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who are already in the country.
Texas border: Judge orders Texas to remove floating barrier from waters of US-Mexico border
A judge has ordered the state of Texas to move floating barrier from the waters of the US-Mexico border and onto a riverbank.
A judge has ordered the state of Texas to move floating barrier from the waters of the US-Mexico border and onto a riverbank.
Greg Abbott brags of sending over 11,000 migrants to DC
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bragged about the effectiveness of his migrant bussing program Tuesday, saying it has provided "critical relief" to Texas border towns.
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bragged about the effectiveness of his migrant bussing program Tuesday, saying it has provided "critical relief" to Texas border towns.