This Week in Texas Politics: Baby formula, vouchers, and Trump's visit to Austin
The temperature and the political rhetoric increased this week, especially in Texas politics. Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated this week.
The temperature and the political rhetoric increased this week, especially in Texas politics. Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated this week.
Texas Supreme Court allows child abuse investigations into families of transgender teens to continue
The high court also raised questions about why the state opened these investigations in the first place, noting that the child welfare agency is not bound by directives from the governor.
The high court also raised questions about why the state opened these investigations in the first place, noting that the child welfare agency is not bound by directives from the governor.
Treasury Department opens investigation into Abbott’s use of federal funds for border mission
The state has spent around $4 billion on the operations; the Washington Post has reported that around $1 billion in coronavirus aid was used.
The state has spent around $4 billion on the operations; the Washington Post has reported that around $1 billion in coronavirus aid was used.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to revisit federal funding for undocumented students
Jamarr Brown, the Texas Democratic party code co-executive director, and James Dickey, CEO of JD Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss federal funding for undocumented students.
Jamarr Brown, the Texas Democratic party code co-executive director, and James Dickey, CEO of JD Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss federal funding for undocumented students.
EXPLAINER: Schools may be Texas' next immigration fight
The requirement that public schools teach all children was affirmed by a 1982 ruling in a case known as Plyler v. Doe. The 5-4 decision struck down a Texas law that sought to deny enrollment to any student not “legally admitted” into the country.
The requirement that public schools teach all children was affirmed by a 1982 ruling in a case known as Plyler v. Doe. The 5-4 decision struck down a Texas law that sought to deny enrollment to any student not “legally admitted” into the country.
This Week in Texas Politics: Leaked draft opinion regarding abortion from SCOTUS
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts considered whether abortion will stay on the front campaign burner and how the week also ended with new fight over immigration.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts considered whether abortion will stay on the front campaign burner and how the week also ended with new fight over immigration.
Gov. Abbott challenging education funds for undocumented students in Texas schools
Abbott said that states need to be able to enforce their own immigration policies or the federal government should cover the cost of educating undocumented children in public schools.
Abbott said that states need to be able to enforce their own immigration policies or the federal government should cover the cost of educating undocumented children in public schools.
Beto O'Rourke campaign pivots to abortion following Supreme Court leak
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Beto O'Rourke is pivoting his campaign to abortion following the leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court reversing Roe v. Wade.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Beto O'Rourke is pivoting his campaign to abortion following the leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court reversing Roe v. Wade.
UT Austin polling shows Greg Abbott leading Beto O'Rourke in race for Texas Governor
UT polling revealed Greg Abbott ahead of Beto O'Rourke in the race for Texas Governor, but this poll was released before the leaked Supreme Court draft on overturning Roe v. Wade.
UT polling revealed Greg Abbott ahead of Beto O'Rourke in the race for Texas Governor, but this poll was released before the leaked Supreme Court draft on overturning Roe v. Wade.
Gov. Abbott announces additional funding for Operation Lone Star
Glenn Smith, senior strategist for Progress Texas, and James Dickey, CEO of J.D. Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss additional funding for Operation Lone Star.
Glenn Smith, senior strategist for Progress Texas, and James Dickey, CEO of J.D. Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss additional funding for Operation Lone Star.
Abbott, Texas leadership approve almost $500M in additional Operation Lone Star funding
The majority of those funds, $465.3 million, will be used to support the deployment of the Texas National Guard.
The majority of those funds, $465.3 million, will be used to support the deployment of the Texas National Guard.
Abbott accepting donations for program to bus undocumented immigrants to Washington D.C.
A page attached to the Office of the Governor website allows people to donate to Border Transportation Funding, which has already received almost $64,000 as of April 28.
A page attached to the Office of the Governor website allows people to donate to Border Transportation Funding, which has already received almost $64,000 as of April 28.
Fact-checking Texas leaders’ claims about Operation Lone Star
As reporters investigated Gov. Greg Abbott’s border initiative, they repeatedly found situations in which Abbott and Department of Public Safety officials cited accomplishments that lacked crucial context or did not match reality. Here are a few examples.
As reporters investigated Gov. Greg Abbott’s border initiative, they repeatedly found situations in which Abbott and Department of Public Safety officials cited accomplishments that lacked crucial context or did not match reality. Here are a few examples.
Texas leadership announce allocation of COVID-19 relief funds to teacher retirement system
Governor Abbott, Texas State Leadership Announce Allocation Of $435 Million In COVID-19 Relief To TRS-ActiveCare
Governor Abbott, Texas State Leadership Announce Allocation Of $435 Million In COVID-19 Relief To TRS-ActiveCare
State lawmakers discuss National Guard insurance gap, floatation device shortage
General Suelzer testified that guard members posted along the Rio Grande are told in safety briefings not to get into the water. During the hearing, it was confirmed that Evans did not have a floatation device when he died.
General Suelzer testified that guard members posted along the Rio Grande are told in safety briefings not to get into the water. During the hearing, it was confirmed that Evans did not have a floatation device when he died.
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick urge Texas Supreme Court to take up Ken Paxton’s appeal to whistleblower lawsuit
Ken Paxton has fought the lawsuit, claiming the state's whistleblower law — which covers public employees, appointed officials and governmental entities — does not apply to him because he is an elected official.
Ken Paxton has fought the lawsuit, claiming the state's whistleblower law — which covers public employees, appointed officials and governmental entities — does not apply to him because he is an elected official.
Texas National Guard member's death renews focus on lack of death benefits
Officials described Bishop Evans' death as heroic, but those words do not include death benefits for his family. It's a problem State Rep John Cyrier (R) Lockhart tried to address.
Officials described Bishop Evans' death as heroic, but those words do not include death benefits for his family. It's a problem State Rep John Cyrier (R) Lockhart tried to address.
Political pivots, walk-offs dominate This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his panel of political analyst discuss the topics that dominated This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his panel of political analyst discuss the topics that dominated This Week in Texas Politics.
25 injured, 76 buildings lost due to tornado in Bell County
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Salado about the state's response to the severe weather and tornadoes that tore through the area.
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Salado about the state's response to the severe weather and tornadoes that tore through the area.
Top U.S. border official says busing migrants out of Texas complicates federal officials’ jobs
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner said Gov. Greg Abbott isn’t coordinating with the agency as Texas sends migrants far from their immigration proceedings.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner said Gov. Greg Abbott isn’t coordinating with the agency as Texas sends migrants far from their immigration proceedings.