2021 Texas Legislature special session to start July 8
Gov. Greg Abbott said the special session will begin July 8, with the topics to be announced at a later date.
Abbott vetoes bill protecting dogs left outside in harsh conditions
Abbott vetoed the "Safe Outdoor Dogs Act" that would protect dogs left outside by their owners in dangerous conditions, claiming the state doesn't need the bill.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott vetoes part of budget that funds Legislature
Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith join Mike Warren to talk about how Abbott has vetoed the part of the state budget bill that would fund the Legislature.
Gov. Abbott vetoes bipartisan bill aimed at expanding Texas animal cruelty rules
Senate Bill 474, or the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, would have prohibited the use of heavy chains to restrain a dog. Owners would’ve been punished for leaving dogs without drinkable water or adequate shelter. But once it reached Gov. Abbott's desk, he vetoed it.
Beto O'Rourke holds voting rights rally at Texas Capitol
The Austin rally will serve as the last stop on Powered by People's "Texas Drive for Democracy" campaign, in which O'Rourke visited 18 other Texas towns and cities
FOX 7 Discussion: The state of Texas's power grid
Ed Hirs, energy fellow at the University of Houston, joins Mike Warren and Rebecca Thomas to talk about Texas's power grid.
Austinites concerned about power grid buying backup generators
Despite a conservation notice from ERCOT this week, Governor Abbott and other lawmakers voiced confidence in the state’s power grid on Wednesday.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott intends to build border wall
Is there really a need for Gov. Abbott's border wall? Brian Ruddle and Gilberto Hinojosa discuss Abbott's plans with FOX 7's Mike Warren.
Gov. Abbott launches new Texas border wall plan
Texas is putting up $250,000,000 for the down payment, according to the Texas governor.
Abbott downplays ERCOT conservation alert, says Texas power grid ‘better than it’s ever been’
Abbott focused on the fact that Texas has not yet entered an energy emergency alert like what took place during February’s historic winter storm.
Moms Demand Action protesting Governor Abbott's permitless carry bill
Moms Demand Action host #AbbottFailedTexas protests across the state against HB 1927, a permitless carry legislation eligible for Abbott's signature.
Gov. Abbott announces plans for border wall, says Texas will fund $250M of it
Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to build a border wall in Texas, pledging a quarter of a billion dollars from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice budget to get started.
Governor Abbott plans to spend at least $250M on Texas border wall
Texas is putting up $250,000,000 for the down payment, according to the Texas governor.
Texans can carry handguns without a license or training starting Sept. 1
Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.
Texans demand Gov. Abbott include energy in upcoming legislation
Texans for Fair Energy Billing urge Gov. Abbott to make energy a topic of discussion during the upcoming special session as energy grids go offline.
FOX 7 Discussion: Concerns after ERCOT issues Conservation Alert
Consumers and businesses are both being asked to reduce electric use through Friday, June 18.
New wine labeling law will 'guarantee authenticity of Texas wine'
HB 1957, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, sets new standards on what can be labeled as a Texas wine.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov Greg Abbott wants to build a border wall
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas talk about Abbott’s announcement that Texas would build a border wall.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to build a border wall, but does Texas have the ability — or money — to do so?
Critics have denounced Abbott's proposal as "political theater" that won't pass legal muster. But the two-term Republican governor says it's time to secure the border.
Critics question legality, politics of Abbott’s call to build Texas border wall
Much of the criticism on Friday was whether the state can even build a wall and the political posturing by Abbott ahead of a re-election bid in 2022 and a potential presidential run in 2024.