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.
Abbott to call special session on school choice in October
Gov. Greg Abbott is prepared to go to great lengths to pressure reluctant Republicans to support a school choice bill. It will be part of a special session he plans to call soon.
Leander ISD slams Gov. Abbott's claim the district refused to distribute Constitution copies to students
Leander ISD is slamming Gov. Greg Abbott’s claim that the district refused to distribute copies of the Constitution to students. District officials say that simply isn’t true.
Ken Paxton acquittal could factor into education special session
After the Senate's acquittal vote for the AG Ken Paxton on Saturday, Sept. 16, repairing the political rift that it caused poses a big job.
More NARCAN to be distributed to all Texas law enforcement
60,000 units of NARCAN will be distributed among eligible law enforcement personnel based on county population and size, says Gov. Abbott's office.
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.
Another migrant bus from Texas arrives in LA
Texas has sent a total of 12 buses with migrants to Los Angeles since June.
This Week in Texas Politics: Paxton impeachment trial, more battles on the border
Access to the impeachment trial and more battles on the border were some of the hot topics in This Week in Texas Politics.
Bentley's Law: Grandmother behind new Texas legislation speaks out
Drunk drivers in Texas involved in deadly crashes must now pay monthly support to the surviving minor children of their adult victims.
DOJ asks Texas federal court to block construction of new floating barriers at border
The Justice Department asked a Texas federal court to block the construction of any new floating barriers.
Border battle between Abbott, DOJ continues in Austin courtroom
The battle over the border continued in an Austin courtroom Tuesday with a hearing concerning whether the buoy barrier system violates federal law.
From Paxton impeachment to Operation Lone Star, here's what happened This Week in Texas Politics
From new developments in the Paxton impeachment trial to news with ERCOT and Operation Lone Star, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at what happened This Week in Texas Politics.
Attorneys for Daniel Perry submit petition to pardon to Gov. Abbott
A petition to pardon Sgt. Daniel Perry has been submitted to Gov. Abbott by an Austin criminal law firm representing Perry. Perry was found guilty of the murder of a Black Lives Matter protester in April, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison in May.
Gov. Abbott, TxDOT announce record $142B transportation investment
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure. The investment includes nearly $6.2 billion in funding for Austin area projects.
Texas: The Issue Is - Leaders, lawmakers celebrate property tax relief measure
Calling it the "biggest property tax cut in the history of the world," Texas leaders and lawmakers gathered before the cameras in New Caney for a collective victory lap over the $18 billion they are refunding to millions of our state's landowners.
3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies on the way to Chicago, officials say
A 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago, officials said Friday, the first time the state has announced a death since it began shuttling thousands of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border last year.
Texas congressman says border buoy barrier includes 'chainsaw-type devices'
Recent claims from U.S. Rep Joaquin Castro over the border buoy barrier deployed in the Rio Grande have drawn a sharp rebuke from Gov. Greg Abbott's office. The barrier is the subject of a federal lawsuit filed by the DOJ.
Gov. Abbott holds ceremonial signing for 'Save Women's Sports Act'
The measure, also known as SB 15, bars trans athletes who are born male from competing on women’s teams at Texas colleges and universities.
Future uncertain for Texas teachers after legislative gridlock
After months of gridlock in the state legislature, the future is still uncertain for Texas teachers heading into the new school year. Efforts to increase funding for districts failed this spring
Gov. Abbott holds ceremonial signing for 'Save Women's Sports Act' in Denton
While Governor Abbott signed the bill inside of Texas Women's University in Denton protesters gathered outside.