Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Spiller on SB4, which would make illegal border crossing a state crime
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to North Texas Rep. David Spiller about SB4, which would make illegal border crossing a state crime.
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to North Texas Rep. David Spiller about SB4, which would make illegal border crossing a state crime.
Texas House cuts school voucher programs from education bill
The Texas House voted 84-63 to shut down Gov. Greg Abbott's plan for school vouchers.
The Texas House voted 84-63 to shut down Gov. Greg Abbott's plan for school vouchers.
Texas wants the power to arrest and order migrants to leave the US. Can it do that?
The bill, which Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign, would become one of the nation’s strictest immigration laws if allowed to take effect.
The bill, which Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign, would become one of the nation’s strictest immigration laws if allowed to take effect.
Disability rights advocates speak out against school vouchers
Parents, educators, and advocates spoke out against HB 1, a "school choice" plan lawmakers are considering on Tuesday. The group argues public school funding shouldn't be tied to a voucher program.
Parents, educators, and advocates spoke out against HB 1, a "school choice" plan lawmakers are considering on Tuesday. The group argues public school funding shouldn't be tied to a voucher program.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep Gina Hinojosa on school choice vouchers
In this edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who in Special Session 3 and at the start of the current session filed her own school option bill.
In this edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who in Special Session 3 and at the start of the current session filed her own school option bill.
Special Session: Progress made on school choice plan
With several of the governor's priorities still in the works, the fourth Special Session began Tuesday evening shortly after the end of the third. Progress was made Friday on a school choice plan.
With several of the governor's priorities still in the works, the fourth Special Session began Tuesday evening shortly after the end of the third. Progress was made Friday on a school choice plan.
Gov. Abbott signs bill limiting COVID restrictions in Texas
Friday afternoon, Gov. Abbott signed the latest legislation limiting COVID restrictions in the state of Texas.
Friday afternoon, Gov. Abbott signed the latest legislation limiting COVID restrictions in the state of Texas.
Uncertainty remains over school choice legislation in Texas Capitol
The uncertainty in the Texas Capitol remains to be about school choice. With time on the third session winding down, school choice legislation is already being reworked.
The uncertainty in the Texas Capitol remains to be about school choice. With time on the third session winding down, school choice legislation is already being reworked.
Gov. Abbott confident a school choice deal can be made
On Tuesday, Gov. Abbott announced there was an agreement on a proposal for a new school choice plan. The governor is optimistic a deal can be made, but a hard sell still remains on the house side.
On Tuesday, Gov. Abbott announced there was an agreement on a proposal for a new school choice plan. The governor is optimistic a deal can be made, but a hard sell still remains on the house side.
School choice agreement announced by Abbott is no done deal
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday an agreement was reached on school choice between House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt Gov. Dan Patrick, but there were not enough lawmakers to reconvene the Texas House.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday an agreement was reached on school choice between House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt Gov. Dan Patrick, but there were not enough lawmakers to reconvene the Texas House.
Third special session expanded to include additional school finance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says this expanded agenda follows “productive discussions” with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says this expanded agenda follows “productive discussions” with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Texas House debates HB 4 that would allow punishment to undocumented immigrants
State lawmakers took up two controversial issues involving illegal immigration into Texas.
State lawmakers took up two controversial issues involving illegal immigration into Texas.
Gov. Abbott's top issue for third Special Session is school choice legislation
The top issue for the Special Session is Governor Abbott’s call for school choice legislation. Abbott is specifically asking state lawmakers to authorize what’s called education savings accounts.
The top issue for the Special Session is Governor Abbott’s call for school choice legislation. Abbott is specifically asking state lawmakers to authorize what’s called education savings accounts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.