Gov. Abbott, former Pres. Trump jointly visit Texas-Mexico border

Greg Abbott and Donald Trump were in the Rio Grande Valley visiting the border in Hidalgo County and Abbott reiterated his own pledge to finish the border wall in Texas.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott's migrant detention plan

Immigration attorney Thomas Esparza joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's plan to crack down on border crossings.

South Texas prepares for Abbott, Trump border tour

On Wednesday Gov. Greg Abbott will use the border as a backdrop to show former President Donald Trump his plan to secure it.

FOX 7 Discussion: Governor Abbott and Trump's trip to border

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak joins Mike Warren to talk about Governor Abbott and Trump's planned visit to the border.

State of Texas to invest $94.6M to support higher education

The state will be investing $94.6 million in addition to the $175 million Abbott allocated last year to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Abbott issues statewide call for jailers to assist at border

Earlier in the month, Abbott announced that state trespassing charges would be filed on those caught illegally crossing or smuggling people into Texas.

Quinnipiac University poll shows Texans split on Abbott reelection

According to the poll, voters in Texas are split on Governor Greg Abbott, who is up for reelection next year. 46% say he deserves to be reelected while 48% say he does not.

Texas border wall project receives over $450K in donations in one week

Texas received $459,000 in private donations for the state’s planned wall at the southern border, Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott sets date for special session

Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss what could be on the table for July's special session.

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.