Central Texas schools experiencing disruptions because of COVID-19
Texas Governor Greg Abbott barred school districts from imposing mask mandates -- though some are fighting his order.
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.
Lawsuits filed as Texas governor signs controversial election reform bill into law
Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB1 into law today. The controversial Texas election reform law is already being challenged in court.
FOX 7 Discussion: Governor Greg Abbott approval rating wanes
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director for the Texas Democratic Party, talk about the governor's approval rating.
Texas sends more resources, personnel to support Ida relief efforts
The Texas Military Department and the Texas Division of Emergency Management have deployed additional resources and personnel to Louisiana.
Republican bill tightening Texas election laws is headed to Abbott's desk
Republicans pushed for SB 1 citing their desire to further safeguard elections from fraud — for which there is no evidence of a widespread problem — and to standardize election procedures.
Abbott renews border disaster declaration in 43 Texas counties
Gov. Abbott's office says that the disaster declaration provides more resources and strategies to combat the ongoing influx of unlawful immigrants.
Abbott readies resources ahead of Hurricane Ida landfall
Ida is forecasted to become a dangerous, major hurricane when it reaches the northern Gulf Coast on Sunday.
Travis County judge issues injunction against mask mandate ban
The ruling comes after two days of testimony earlier this week in a case filed by school districts and education advocates.
Federal court in El Paso blocks Abbott's migrant transportation order
According to the ruling, Abbott's order violates the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution because it authorizes DPS to “make and act upon immigration determinations, the province of federal law.”
Abbott releases statement after U.S. service members killed in Kabul
At least 12 U.S. service members were killed in a pair of suicide attacks outside the Kabul airport in Afghanistan, including 11 Marines and one Navy medic.
Texas Supreme Court pauses San Antonio mask mandate for public schools
Abbott and the state are embroiled in multiple legal battles with cities, counties, and school districts in the state’s urban areas over mask mandates.
Abbott adds vaccine mandate ban to Special Session agenda
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
Gov. Abbott, school districts face off in court over mask mandates
A ruling from the court on mask mandates is expected before the end of the week.
Full FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine opens door for vaccine mandates in Texas
With the U.S. Food and Drug administration’s full approval of the Pfizer vaccine, Texas is in uncharted territory when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott tests negative for COVID-19
Less than a week after his positive test, Governor Abbott tweeted Saturday he is now testing negative for COVID-19.
This Week in Texas Politics: COVID, quorums, uncertainty under the dome
FOX 7's Rudy Koski and his panel of political analysts noted the sudden end to the quorum break came with little celebration because political tensions remain.
Texas Supreme Court temporarily allows school mask mandates to remain
The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott’s request that it disallow mask mandates in Texas school districts — albeit on a technicality.
Texas to deploy more medical personnel, establish antibody centers
About 2,700 medical personnel will be called up by the end of this week to help hospitals care for the increasing number of COVID-19 patients across Texas.
FOX 7 Discussion: Lawsuit claims Abbott's mask mandate violates ADA
Robert Winterode, attorney for Disability Rights Texas, joins Mike Warren to discuss a lawsuit claiming Abbott's mask mandate ban violates the ADA.