Analysis: Texas’ foster care problems are clear. The response from state leaders isn’t
The state’s foster care system has been dangerous to children and embarrassing to the state for years. But with state officials constantly chasing other issues, it’s still suffering from neglect.
Report: Beto O'Rourke preparing bid for Texas governor
Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke is reportedly preparing to run for governor of Texas in 2022
Abbott signs HB 9 into law to provide $1.8B for border security
House Bill 9 will provide an additional $1.8 billion in state funding for border security over the next two years.
Texas foster care children exposed to sexual abuse, given wrong medication, neglected in unlicensed placements
There is evidence that children cut themselves with sharp objects, attempted to hang themselves to the point of losing consciousness, and ingested cleaning fluids.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 19 counties
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for two additional counties Tuesday afternoon after Nicholas swept through Southeast Texas.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott, Paxton sue schools over mask mandates
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jason Smith from Progress Texas talk about the lawsuits being brought against school districts over mask mandates.
Tropical Storm Nicholas prompts 17-county Texas disaster declaration
Gov. Greg Abbott included 17 counties in the emergency declaration and said more could be added depending on flooding and damage caused by the storm.
Abbott holds briefing as Texas braces for Tropical Storm Nicholas
Nicholas gathered strength Monday and threatened to blow ashore in Texas as a hurricane that could bring up to 20 inches of rain to parts of the Gulf Coast.
Gov. Abbott in Houston to sign law that will fix 'state's broken bail system'
Senate Bill 6 will prohibit the release of bonds for those charged with violent crimes or who are child while released on bail.
Governor Abbott signs Senate Bill 6 into law in Houston
Abbott attended the Safer Houston Summit and signed Senate Bill 6, also known as the Damon Allen Act, which reforms the state's bail system.
Austin area businesses react to Biden vaccine mandate
Under a new order from President Biden, businesses nationwide with 100 or more employees must mandate vaccinations or weekly testing.
EXPLAINER: What to know about Texas' abortion law
Abortion clinics in neighboring Oklahoma and nearby Kansas say they're still seeing a high volume of patients from Texas as a new state law there banning most abortions remains in effect.
Abbott, Paxton send letter reminding cities to uphold camping ban
Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have issued a joint letter to Texas cities reminding them the camping ban must be enforced.
Governor puts Safe Outdoor Dog Act on agenda for next legislative session after vetoing it last spring
“This would protect thousands and thousands of dogs that live their lives on chains without adequate shelter, without food, and without water."
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott's agenda for third special session
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Katie Naranjo with the Travis County Democratic Party talk about Abbott's agenda for the third special session.
Analysis: Man bites dog, tries to make amends
Gov. Abbott vetoed legislation designed to protect dogs earlier this year. Now he's asking the Legislature to fix it — before next year’s elections.
What's in the Texas election law signed by Gov. Abbott?
Here's what's in the legislation that some Democrats have compared to Jim Crow laws.
Lawsuit filed to block election bill after Abbott signs it into law
It's been less than a day since Governor Greg Abbott signed the controversial voting bill into law and already court challenges have begun.
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas will 'eliminate all rapists'
The statement was made during a press briefing Tuesday morning in response to a question about Senate Bill 8, also known as the Heartbeat Act.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott signs controversial voting legislation into law
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director for the Texas Democratic Party, talk about the controversial election legislation.