Texas judge blocks investigations into parents of trans children

A Texas judge on Friday blocked the state from investigating as child abuse gender-confirming care for transgender youth.

FOX 7 Discussion: Temporary blocks on gender-affirming care investigations

Former GOP Chairman James Dickey and LGBTQ+ policy consultant at Progress Texas Ash Hall join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren for FOX 7 Discussion on transgender youth.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas oil tycoon Kelsey Warren sues Beto O'Rourke

Travis County Democratic Party Chair Katie Naranjo and former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss billionaire Kelcy Warren's lawsuit against Beto O'Rourke.

Steve McCraw with Texas DPS defends Operation Lone Star during hearing

The leadership of the Texas Guard will weigh in on Operation Lone Star during the next hearing, which is set for the end of March or early April.

Operation Lone Star marks one year amid controversy, allegations

Abbott's Operation Lone Star has been in place for one year at the Texas border. Some have said the operation has set back their income, education, and well-being.

Legal battle continues over whether gender-transitioning care for Texas trans youth is 'child abuse'

Governor Greg Abbott wants the state to investigate parents of transgender kids, who may be getting "gender-affirming healthcare." Civil rights groups sued, and the state is fighting back.

Gov. Greg Abbott awards Texas Legislative Medal of Honors to 2 service members

Two Texas Legislative Medal of Honors were awarded to the families of fallen service members for their sacrifices while in the military. The award is the highest medal of honor given to a member of military forces by the state of Texas.

Texas court partially blocks Abbott's directive to investigate parents of trans youth

A hearing has been scheduled for March 11 to decide where to block Gov. Greg Abbott, Commissioner Jaime Masters, and DFPS’s actions more broadly, says the ACLU.

2022 Texas Governor election: Abbott versus Beto

The primaries are over, leaving just two candidates standing in the race for the top spot in Texas. Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke will face off in November.

ACLU files lawsuit to block Texas from investigating parents of trans youth

A lawsuit has been filed naming Governor Greg Abbott as one of its defendants. It's asking to block Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) from investigating gender-transitioning care for trans youth as "child abuse."

Texas Gov. Abbott floats clemency for indicted Austin police officers

In his first public statement on the indictments, Abbott said Wednesday that officers “should be praised for their efforts, not prosecuted”.

FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott's lead narrowing against Beto O'Rourke

In the race for Texas governor, a new poll from the Dallas Morning News and UT Tyler shows Governor Greg Abbott's double-digit lead over Beto O'Rourke has shrunk to single digits.

Greg Abbott, TDEM ready resources ahead of elevated weather conditions across Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready resources in response to critical fire weather conditions across Texas this week.