Texas court denies request to reconsider governor’s pardon in BLM demonstrator’s killing
The decision at least temporarily blocked claims that Gov. Greg Abbott overstepped his pardon authority under the state constitution and undermined the appeals process in the politically charged case.
The decision at least temporarily blocked claims that Gov. Greg Abbott overstepped his pardon authority under the state constitution and undermined the appeals process in the politically charged case.
Texas Governor increases readiness level of State Emergency Operations Center
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that he's directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase its readiness level.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that he's directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase its readiness level.
Round Rock Juneteenth shooting: Abbott announces $10K reward for information
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a $10,000 reward for information about the shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock that claimed the lives of two women and injured multiple others.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a $10,000 reward for information about the shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock that claimed the lives of two women and injured multiple others.
Samsung Highway ribbon-cutting: Gov. Abbott, WilCo officials speak
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Samsung Highway, a major milestone for the semiconductor chip manufacturing facility in Taylor.
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Samsung Highway, a major milestone for the semiconductor chip manufacturing facility in Taylor.
Gov. Abbott releases 10 most wanted criminals list
Gov. Abbott has launched a "Top Ten Most Wanted" list for criminals who have entered Texas illegally.
Gov. Abbott has launched a "Top Ten Most Wanted" list for criminals who have entered Texas illegally.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan wins runoff, but several GOP incumbents lose seats
House Speaker Dade Phelan was victorious in his home district Tuesday night, after a hard-fought primary runoff race against GOP challenger David Covey.
House Speaker Dade Phelan was victorious in his home district Tuesday night, after a hard-fought primary runoff race against GOP challenger David Covey.
Texans honor those who lost their lives on Memorial Day
Every year, on Memorial Day, our country honors those who lost their lives while serving in the military. Events were held across the U.S. in memory of the fallen.
Every year, on Memorial Day, our country honors those who lost their lives while serving in the military. Events were held across the U.S. in memory of the fallen.
Texas runoff election: Will Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan hang onto his seat?
There are some big questions on the eve of Tuesday’s primary runoff elections in Texas.
There are some big questions on the eve of Tuesday’s primary runoff elections in Texas.
State Senator calls Gov. Greg Abbott a 'piece of s***' for not publicly mentioning Uvalde shooting
Friday marked two years since the school shooting in Uvalde that killed 19 students and two teachers.
Friday marked two years since the school shooting in Uvalde that killed 19 students and two teachers.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott requests presidential disaster declaration following recent severe weather
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is asking for President Joe Biden to declare a presidential disaster declaration following the recent severe weather and flooding in the area.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is asking for President Joe Biden to declare a presidential disaster declaration following the recent severe weather and flooding in the area.
2024 election: Donald Trump's VP candidate list
Former President Donald Trump has not picked a running mate, yet, and according to Business Insider, Greg Abbott didn't make the list.
Former President Donald Trump has not picked a running mate, yet, and according to Business Insider, Greg Abbott didn't make the list.
Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 88 counties across state
The governor has issued a disaster declaration for counties across the state, including most counties in central Texas.
The governor has issued a disaster declaration for counties across the state, including most counties in central Texas.
UT Palestine protests, voting issues and flips: This Week in Texas Politics
Protests and big voting issues were some of the headlines This Week in Texas Politics. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our political panel discusses.
Protests and big voting issues were some of the headlines This Week in Texas Politics. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our political panel discusses.
UT Austin Palestine rally: Greg Abbott says 'protesters belong in jail'
Texas lawmakers and organizations have reacted to the Palestine rally happening at the University of Texas at Austin.
Texas lawmakers and organizations have reacted to the Palestine rally happening at the University of Texas at Austin.
Abbott promises school vouchers will come to Texas soon
Governor Abbott is promising that school vouchers will be coming to Texas in the next legislative session. FOX 7 Austin spoke with two political experts to discuss.
Governor Abbott is promising that school vouchers will be coming to Texas in the next legislative session. FOX 7 Austin spoke with two political experts to discuss.
Gov. Abbott 'certain' school vouchers will pass next session
Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.
Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.
Austin weather: Severe weather threat tonight; Gov. Abbott deploys emergency resources
Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed state emergency resources for the severe weather threat this weekend.
Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed state emergency resources for the severe weather threat this weekend.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks border security, bussing of immigrants to other cities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.
Gov. Abbott pushes new power generation ideas, projects
Gov. Abbott ramped up efforts to get more power plants built in Texas. In response to that, officials with LCRA showed the governor how they're doubling down on the expansion of one of their power plant projects.
Gov. Abbott ramped up efforts to get more power plants built in Texas. In response to that, officials with LCRA showed the governor how they're doubling down on the expansion of one of their power plant projects.
Texas wildfire hearings, border and the solar eclipse: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.