Protestors call for vetoes from Gov. Abbot in Austin
Protesters marched from the governor's mansion to the Texas Capitol on Saturday morning, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto some legislation that's faced opposition from voters during the legislative session.
Protesters marched from the governor's mansion to the Texas Capitol on Saturday morning, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto some legislation that's faced opposition from voters during the legislative session.
Groups prepared to sue Texas over bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Texas law will require age verification, parental consent for app store downloads
The App Store Accountability Act requires age verification from all users and will prevent minors from downloading apps or making in-app purchases without parental consent from a connected account that has been verified.
The App Store Accountability Act requires age verification from all users and will prevent minors from downloading apps or making in-app purchases without parental consent from a connected account that has been verified.
Texas THC ban: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continues push for SB3
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by THC-infused snacks as a bill to ban THC products awaits approval from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by THC-infused snacks as a bill to ban THC products awaits approval from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Ten Commandments bill requiring display in schools heads to Gov. Abbott for approval
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
Grapevine Lake crash: Gov. Abbott to suspects 'Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty'
Gov. Greg Abbott commented "Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty" after the arrest of two suspects in a deadly jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake.
Gov. Greg Abbott commented "Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty" after the arrest of two suspects in a deadly jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake.
Texas voters to decide on constitutional amendment clarifying that only U.S. citizens can vote
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.
Texas THC ban: SB3 sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
Texas asks for USDA waiver to ban junk food from SNAP benefits
Texas has requested a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits on unhealthy foods like soda and candy.
Texas has requested a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits on unhealthy foods like soda and candy.
Abbott signs business bills as deal on education funding gets closer
A big deal on education funding that includes a teacher pay raise appears to be in the making. On May 14, the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and house speaker said they are confident a multi-billion dollar package will be passed
A big deal on education funding that includes a teacher pay raise appears to be in the making. On May 14, the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and house speaker said they are confident a multi-billion dollar package will be passed
'That's insanity and it has to stop': Gov. Abbott pushes for bond reform
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion to call for tougher bail standards.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion to call for tougher bail standards.
Gov. Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a bill establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office.