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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
While Governor Abbott signed the bill inside of Texas Women's University in Denton protesters gathered outside.
Abbott signs legislation aimed at curbing street racing, street takeovers
The ceremonial signing comes just days after the second series of street takeovers in Austin in six months.
The ceremonial signing comes just days after the second series of street takeovers in Austin in six months.
Gov. Abbott signs street racing, street takeover bills in Fort Worth
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth on Wednesday to ceremonially sign new bills meant to crack down on street racing and street takeovers in the state. He actually signed the bills two months ago.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth on Wednesday to ceremonially sign new bills meant to crack down on street racing and street takeovers in the state. He actually signed the bills two months ago.
Del Valle ISD spends nearly $1.1M to add additional officers on campuses
Del Valle ISD followed the guidelines for the school year by adding nine additional officers to the district's police department at a cost of nearly $1.1 million, including training and equipment.
Del Valle ISD followed the guidelines for the school year by adding nine additional officers to the district's police department at a cost of nearly $1.1 million, including training and equipment.
Protesters gather at Governor's Mansion calling for change to border policy
Gov. Abbott delivered the keynote address at the Texan Republican County Chairmen's Convention in Georgetown. Meanwhile, at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, protesters gathered to speak out against the governor's immigration policy.
Gov. Abbott delivered the keynote address at the Texan Republican County Chairmen's Convention in Georgetown. Meanwhile, at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, protesters gathered to speak out against the governor's immigration policy.
Gov. Abbott speaks at Georgetown convention, reaffirms installing floating barriers along Rio Grande
Gov. Abbott delivers the keynote address at the Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association (TRCCA) Convention awards dinner in Georgetown.
Gov. Abbott delivers the keynote address at the Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association (TRCCA) Convention awards dinner in Georgetown.
Texas border: DOJ sues Abbott over installation of floating border wall
The Department of Justice is suing Governor Abbott for the installation of the border buoys going into parts of the Rio Grande.
The Department of Justice is suing Governor Abbott for the installation of the border buoys going into parts of the Rio Grande.
Department of Justice sues Texas over floating border barrier in the Rio Grande
Governor Greg Abbott told President Joe Biden in a letter Monday that Texas will not remove the floating border barrier in the Rio Grande. Now, the Department of Justice is suing the state of Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott told President Joe Biden in a letter Monday that Texas will not remove the floating border barrier in the Rio Grande. Now, the Department of Justice is suing the state of Texas.