Texas border: Abbott standing ground despite SCOTUS decision siding with feds
Governor Greg Abbott said he will continue to hold the line at the U.S.-Mexico border despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of the federal government, who can remove dozens of miles of razor wire put up by the state of Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott said he will continue to hold the line at the U.S.-Mexico border despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of the federal government, who can remove dozens of miles of razor wire put up by the state of Texas.
Texas: The Issue Is - Republican In-Fighting
North Texas State Rep. Jared Patterson (R-Frisco) and several other Republican lawmakers are being called not conservative enough by some groups. Patterson responded to those claims and the record of the Texas House.
North Texas State Rep. Jared Patterson (R-Frisco) and several other Republican lawmakers are being called not conservative enough by some groups. Patterson responded to those claims and the record of the Texas House.
This Week in Texas Politics: Paxton trial, arctic blast and border updates
FOX 7 Austin's Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts took a look at the headlines from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts took a look at the headlines from This Week in Texas Politics.
Texas border floating barrier can stay for now, court rules
The floating barrier in the Rio Grande at the Texas border can stay for now, a court ruled on Wednesday.
The floating barrier in the Rio Grande at the Texas border can stay for now, a court ruled on Wednesday.
This Week in Texas Politics: Texas winter weather, border crisis
FOX 7 Austin's Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts took a look at the headlines from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts took a look at the headlines from This Week in Texas Politics.
Texas weather: Gov. Abbott speaks on state's response to arctic cold front
Governor Greg Abbott spoke about the state's response to the severe winter weather expected to impact Texas from this weekend into next week.
Governor Greg Abbott spoke about the state's response to the severe winter weather expected to impact Texas from this weekend into next week.
This Week in Texas Politics: Texas border, school choice and new 2024 laws
It may be a new year, but the hot topics This Week in Texas Politics were topics that dominated in 2023. FOX 7 Austin's Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts took a look at the big issues that kicked off 2024.
It may be a new year, but the hot topics This Week in Texas Politics were topics that dominated in 2023. FOX 7 Austin's Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts took a look at the big issues that kicked off 2024.
New York City suing charter bus companies for transporting migrants from Texas
New York City is suing more than a dozen charter bus companies for their role in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s operation to send tens of thousands of migrants to urban areas.
New York City is suing more than a dozen charter bus companies for their role in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s operation to send tens of thousands of migrants to urban areas.
NYC migrants executive order targets buses from border, Adams announces
NYC Mayor Adams is announcing an executive order requiring charter buses transporting migrants to provide a 32-hours notice. Buses can only arrive between 8:30 a.m. and noon, he said.
NYC Mayor Adams is announcing an executive order requiring charter buses transporting migrants to provide a 32-hours notice. Buses can only arrive between 8:30 a.m. and noon, he said.
U.S. Department of Justice says it will sue if Texas enforces new law punishing illegal border crossing
The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened to sue to stop a new Texas law that allows state police to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the border — unless Gov. Greg Abbott backs off of enforcing the law.
The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened to sue to stop a new Texas law that allows state police to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the border — unless Gov. Greg Abbott backs off of enforcing the law.
Controversial border security law challenged in ACLU lawsuit
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder to discuss SB 4, the controversial Texas law that enables police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants.
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder to discuss SB 4, the controversial Texas law that enables police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants.
This Week in Texas Politics: Border crisis, Paxton deposition and the 2024 primaries
This Week in Texas Politics was another busy one, with a lot of maneuvering and rhetoric. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
This Week in Texas Politics was another busy one, with a lot of maneuvering and rhetoric. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
Several groups suing Texas over new immigration law
Less than 24 hours after SB 4 was signed, the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, Texas Civil Rights Project and others are suing to try to stop it from taking effect.
Less than 24 hours after SB 4 was signed, the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, Texas Civil Rights Project and others are suing to try to stop it from taking effect.
Gov. Abbott issues warning to Texas universities about teaching social agendas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave a speech that sounded more than like a lecture to university leaders about teaching social agendas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave a speech that sounded more than like a lecture to university leaders about teaching social agendas.
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. James Talarico discusses continued battle over school vouchers
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke with Texas House Democrat James Talarico, who is a former teacher, about school vouchers.
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke with Texas House Democrat James Talarico, who is a former teacher, about school vouchers.
Special Session 4 ends with no school choice plan: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics saw the end of a fourth Special Session with no school choice plan. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts break down what this means moving forward.
This Week in Texas Politics saw the end of a fourth Special Session with no school choice plan. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts break down what this means moving forward.
Texas must remove floating barrier in Rio Grande, court rules
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a lower court in saying Texas must remove the floating border barrier in the Rio Grande. The fight is likely to continue to the Supreme Court.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a lower court in saying Texas must remove the floating border barrier in the Rio Grande. The fight is likely to continue to the Supreme Court.
Texas SNAP applications process delayed by months, whistleblowers report
Families in need of food assistance may struggle to put a meal on the table this holiday season because of a reported delay in processing SNAP applications. U.S. Rep Lloyd Doggett joins FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Families in need of food assistance may struggle to put a meal on the table this holiday season because of a reported delay in processing SNAP applications. U.S. Rep Lloyd Doggett joins FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Gov. Abbott skydives with 106-year-old Georgetown man
Governor Greg Abbott went skydiving with a 106-year-old World War II assembly line worker Al Blaschke on Monday.
Governor Greg Abbott went skydiving with a 106-year-old World War II assembly line worker Al Blaschke on Monday.
Gov. Abbott formally endorses Donald Trump in Republican primary
Gov. Abbott formally endorsed Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary. Trump won Texas with just over 52 percent of the vote in the last election.
Gov. Abbott formally endorsed Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary. Trump won Texas with just over 52 percent of the vote in the last election.