Donald Trump says Greg Abbott is 'absolutely' on vice president short list

Donald Trump said Thursday during a visit to the Texas-Mexico border that Gov. Greg Abbott is “absolutely” on his short list of potential vice presidential candidates for his 2024 run.

Texas border crisis: SB 4 blocked by federal court

A federal court is blocking Texas' SB 4, a controversial law that would allow police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.

Texas Panhandle fire: Wildfire burns about 850K acres

The Smokehouse Creek Fire burning in the Texas Panhandle has grown to be the state's second-largest fire in history.

Teacher survey shows big pushback on Texas school choice plan

A survey by the Texas American Federation of Teachers comes at a time when voter turnout is running low, but a powerful voting block could be a deciding factor.

Texas primary 2024: Gov. Abbott, Paxton campaign against fellow Republicans

Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton are campaigning against fellow Republicans because of how those candidates voted on certain issues. Will these retribution politics work in primary races?

Texas border, Ken Paxton, voting anxiety: 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.

Early voting begins for Texas primary races

Early voting is now underway for the Texas primary races, including the contentious Travis County District Attorney race.

Texas border: Abbott expands security operations in Eagle Pass

On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is constructing an 80-acre installation he called a “forward base camp" in Eagle Pass.

Texas border, 2024 election: 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.

Border crisis: Gov. Abbott doubling down on defying White House

Gov. Abbott continues to double down against orders from the Biden administration on the border. FOX 7's Rudy Koski chats with Republican State Rep. Ellen Troxclair about the governor's plan and the escalating standoff.

Border crisis: Gov. Abbott, Republican governors gather at Eagle Pass

Greg Abbott and 13 other Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass to speak out against what they are calling "open border policies" put in place by the Biden administration.

Gov. Abbott targets anti-school choice House Republicans

Gov. Abbott has failed to get school vouchers passed through several special sessions, now the governor is targeting Republicans who would not vote for it. FOX 7's Mike Warren discusses with our panel.

Texas border crisis: Biden ready to 'shut down the border' if given authority

President Biden says he is ready to shut down the border if Congress passes a bipartisan bill giving him the authority to do it, but some Texas leaders do not seem convinced.

Texas politics: Border battle, Paxton impeachment and the 2024 election

From Texas battle over the border to Ken Paxton's proposed re-impeachment, This Week in Texas Politics proved to be anything but ordinary.

Border crisis: Gov. Abbott challenges Supreme Court decision

Gov. Abbott continues to challenge the SCOTUS ruling that Border Patrol agents can cut razor wire installed by the state of Texas at the border. FOX 7's Mike Warren discusses with our political panel.