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.

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.

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.

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.

Governor Greg Abbott calls third special session starting Sept. 20

The proclamation identifies 5 agenda items, including redistricting, restrictions on transgender student-athletes, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.