Texas bail reform, tariff turmoil, and possible THC ban: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
Pres. Trump praises Texas for 'ultimate school choice' bill
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
Gov. Abbott to sign school choice bill into law on Saturday
Gov. Abbott will sign school choice into law Saturday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott admonishes City of San Marcos for proposed Israel-Palestine resolution
The City of San Marcos has drawn the ire of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who says that a proposed resolution concerning Israel and Palestine seems "calculated" to violate Texas law.
Pres. Trump appoints Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to council looking to 'streamline' FEMA
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd will be among the leaders on President Donald Trump's new council to streamline FEMA.
Abbott speaks about continued border security efforts, need for bond reform
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke Tuesday at the Texas Border Sheriffs' Coalition on continued efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
Texas school choice bill heads to Abbott's desk: TWITP
In This Week in Texas Politics it was the end of the line for several big issues like school choice. But, we also saw a new partisan battle line being drawn at the state capitol.
Gov. Abbott signs Texas DOGE bill
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a bill establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office.
$1 billion school choice program moves closer to Gov. Abbott's desk | Texas: The Issue Is
A bill to create education savings accounts for Texas students passed the House last week.
Texas school choice plan, education funding approved: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed that and other hot topics this week.
Gov. Abbott on Trump tariffs, schools, THC ban | Texas: The Issue Is
Gov. Greg Abbott shared why he thinks school choice is necessary for Texas, his opinions on President Trump's tariffs and the push for bond reform.
Gov. Greg Abbott, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa discuss school choice bill
Senate Bill 2, the school choice bill, passed a House committee last week and it’s currently awaiting a debate on the full Texas House floor.
Gov. Abbott sets special election date to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant Congressional seat
Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation announcing that Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 will be the date of the special election to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant 18th Congressional District seat.
Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of possible flooding, storms this weekend
Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources with increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding across the state this weekend.
Gov. Abbott warns EPIC City not to build, developers say no project plans have been submitted
Gov. Greg Abbott warned the East Plano Islamic Center and community developers that it cannot begin construction on the proposed EPIC City until certain criteria are met.
Gov. Abbott directs Texas Rangers to investigate Plano Islamic center's proposed development
The proposed housing development from the East Plano Islamic Center is under scrutiny from some of the state's biggest leaders.
Candidates frustrated with Gov. Greg Abbott as TX-18 election date still hasn't been set
Governor Greg Abbott must schedule the special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with a narrow Republican margin in Congress, some are accusing the governor of intentionally dragging out the process to fill the seat in the heavily Democratic 18th District.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces possible censure over 'Hot Wheels' comment | Texas: The Issue Is
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing the possibility of a censure over comments she made about Gov. Greg Abbott last week.
Texas special session threat, spying, and the loss of a political giant: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
President Trump calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett a 'lowlife' after 'Hot Wheels' comment
President Donald Trump has called Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) a “lowlife" after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels."