Emergency SNAP benefits extended for June in Texas

Emergency SNAP benefits extended for June in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $208 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits for the month of June.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $208 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits for the month of June.

Voting rights organizations gather together against SB 7

Voting rights organizations gather together against SB 7

Although SB 7 was shelved after members of the Texas Democratic party walked out of session before the deadline, it's not completely off the table.

Although SB 7 was shelved after members of the Texas Democratic party walked out of session before the deadline, it's not completely off the table.

Abbott says he'll veto budget article that funds legislative branch

Abbott says he'll veto budget article that funds legislative branch

“I will veto Article 10 of the budget passed by the legislature. Article 10 funds the legislative branch. No pay for those who abandon their responsibilities. Stay tuned"

“I will veto Article 10 of the budget passed by the legislature. Article 10 funds the legislative branch. No pay for those who abandon their responsibilities. Stay tuned"

Hundreds protest 'Heartbeat Bill' abortion law at Texas Capitol

Hundreds protest 'Heartbeat Bill' abortion law at Texas Capitol

The rally named “Don't Mess With Texans’ Abortions” started at the State Capitol and led to a march down Congress Avenue towards the Governor's Mansion.

The rally named “Don't Mess With Texans’ Abortions” started at the State Capitol and led to a march down Congress Avenue towards the Governor's Mansion.

Texas law enforcement can no longer contract with reality TV shows

Texas law enforcement can no longer contract with reality TV shows

The law, known as Javier Ambler's law, now prevents law-enforcement agencies in Texas from participating in reality TV shows.

The law, known as Javier Ambler's law, now prevents law-enforcement agencies in Texas from participating in reality TV shows.

Marijuana legislation headed to Gov. Abbott's desk

Marijuana legislation headed to Gov. Abbott's desk

Three pieces of legislation concerning cannabis have passed the Texas House and Senate and are now headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.

Three pieces of legislation concerning cannabis have passed the Texas House and Senate and are now headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.

Constitutional carry awaiting signature from Gov. Abbott

Constitutional carry awaiting signature from Gov. Abbott

Constitutional carry has landed on Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after being approved through the legislative session.

Constitutional carry has landed on Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after being approved through the legislative session.

Texans could carry handguns without a permit under bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk

Texans could carry handguns without a permit under bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk

A measure long sought by conservative activists allowing Texans to carry handguns without a license is on the cusp of becoming law after the Texas Senate on Monday approved a compromise on the bill, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott.

A measure long sought by conservative activists allowing Texans to carry handguns without a license is on the cusp of becoming law after the Texas Senate on Monday approved a compromise on the bill, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott.

Local governments now face fines if they require masks

Local governments now face fines if they require masks

This week, Abbott took power away from local officials when it comes to making masks mandatory in government-owned buildings.

This week, Abbott took power away from local officials when it comes to making masks mandatory in government-owned buildings.

Game of 'political chicken' plays out under Texas Capitol dome

Game of 'political chicken' plays out under Texas Capitol dome

Walk-outs by state lawmakers have been done before. But in the past, it’s usually been part of a dispute down party lines.

Walk-outs by state lawmakers have been done before. But in the past, it’s usually been part of a dispute down party lines.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks

Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Diana Gomez from Progress Texas share their opinions on the new law that would ban abortions as early as 6 weeks.

Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Diana Gomez from Progress Texas share their opinions on the new law that would ban abortions as early as 6 weeks.

Texas governor signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks

Texas governor signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks

The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks.

The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott ends federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott ends federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas share their opinions on Abbott's decision to end federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits for Texans.

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas share their opinions on Abbott's decision to end federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits for Texans.

Abbott to end federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits for Texans

Abbott to end federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits for Texans

Texans will no longer be qualified for the $300 weekly unemployment supplement from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program.

Texans will no longer be qualified for the $300 weekly unemployment supplement from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program.

Abbott activates resources as severe weather, flash flooding threaten Texas

Abbott activates resources as severe weather, flash flooding threaten Texas

Severe storms throughout the week are expected to bring very large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding, river flooding, and the potential for tornados.

Severe storms throughout the week are expected to bring very large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding, river flooding, and the potential for tornados.

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Anti-Asian Hate Rally in Sugar Land

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Anti-Asian Hate Rally in Sugar Land

The event was hosted by the Republicans of Fort Bend County entitled “Together - We are United” following multiple incidents of violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.

The event was hosted by the Republicans of Fort Bend County entitled “Together - We are United” following multiple incidents of violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.