Quinnipiac University poll shows race for Texas governor tightening
Fifty-one percent of voters think stricter gun laws would help decrease the number of mass shootings. That's up from 42 percent last year.
This Week in Texas Politics: Gun violence dominates hot political week
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated Texas politics this week.
Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth
The temporary restraining order halts investigations against three families who sued, and prevents any similar investigations against members of the LGBTQ advocacy group PFLAG Inc.
Gov. Greg Abbott directs TEA to create new Chief of School Safety and Security position
The Chief of School Safety and Security will be a recognized expert on school security and public safety issues, an effective coordinator of multidisciplinary teams, a resource to school districts and the legislature and effective at implementing programs.
Uvalde school shooting hearings begin at State Capitol
On Thursday, the State Capitol hearings began into the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, where 19 children and two teachers were killed.
New lawsuit filed over Texas trans family investigations
Wednesday’s lawsuit in Texas was filed on behalf of families of three boys — two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old — who have been receiving hormone therapy.
Gov. Greg Abbott instructs ALERRT to provide training programs to Texas school districts
According to the website, ALERRT is designed to equip first responders with effective strategies to respond to active attack events.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for legislative hearing on mass shootings, excludes gun control as solution
Republicans remain firm in their opposition to new gun control legislation after back-to-back mass shootings.
Texas school shooting: Gov. Abbott directs TEA to provide strategies to make Texas public schools safer
Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter directing the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure existing school facilities are held to heightened safety standards following the recent tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
Gov. Abbott establishing Family Resiliency Center for mourning Uvalde community
Governor Greg Abbott's Public Safety Office has made a multimillion dollar investment readily available to establish a long-term Family Resiliency Center in Uvalde County.
Texas school shooting: Gov. Abbott calls for special legislative committees
According to the letter, the committees should be charged with examining and developing legislative recommendations on school safety, mental health, social media, police training, firearm safety, and more.
Texas school shooting: Gov. Abbott calls for immediate school safety review of Texas public schools
In a letter, Gov. Abbott instructed the TxSSC to ensure all school districts' School Safety and Security Committees meet ahead of the new school year to review their Emergency Operations Plan.
Texas School Shooting: Governor issues disaster declaration for city of Uvalde
One week after the tragic mass shooting in Uvalde that left 19 children and two adults dead, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for the city of Uvalde.
Gun violence Special Session doubtful despite calls for meeting
The Chairman of the Texas GOP on Friday called a Special Session a “terrible idea.” A big reason why Smith doubts Gov. Greg Abbott will issue a call is because of the upcoming November election.
President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden visit Uvalde community
Some Uvalde, Texas community members are thankful for President Biden's visit, but are ready to see real change after a school shooting left 19 students and two teachers dead.
Gov. Abbott announces resources for Uvalde families; says he was 'misled' by investigators
During a press conference to announce resources for the Uvalde community, Gov. Abbott said the information on the school shooting he was initially given by investigators turned out to be inaccurate.
Angry Newsom criticizes Texas governor, US judges on guns
Gov. Gavin Newsom, joined by legislative leaders, urged the public to “not give in to the cynicism and all the crap that you heard today at that press conference around evil and mental health.”
Texas school shooting: Community members in Austin honor Uvalde victims, call for gun reform
Community members in Austin gathered at the State Capitol for a vigil to remember the victims in the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting.
Beto O'Rourke calls out Gov. Abbott's 'inaction' at Texas school shooting press conference
Gov. Greg Abbott was speaking about what local officials believe to be the root causes of the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting when Beto O'Rouke interrupted the press conference.
Beto O’Rourke interrupts Texas school shooting press conference: ‘You’re doing nothing’
“You’re doing nothing,” Beto O’Rourke stood up shouting, moments after Abbott finished speaking. O’Rourke was quickly escorted out of the room.