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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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."
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director for the Texas Democratic Party, talk about the controversial election legislation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ida is forecasted to become a dangerous, major hurricane when it reaches the northern Gulf Coast on Sunday.