Texas's 'heartbeat bill', nation's toughest abortion law, reinstated
Senate Bill 8, the nation's most restrictive abortion law, has been reinstated, two days after a federal judge placed a temporary injunction on it.
Federal appeals court lets Texas temporarily resume strict abortion law
A federal appeals court is temporarily allowing the nation’s toughest abortion law to resume in Texas.
Texas moves to reinstate SB 8, nation's toughest abortion law
Texas has asked a federal appeals court to swiftly reinstate the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S.
Judge signs court order against Round Rock ISD's mask mandate
The judge approved Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's temporary restraining order against the district.
Paris ISD's mask mandate dress code halted by Texas attorney general lawsuit
A district court ruled Tuesday that Paris ISD doesn't have the authority to add a mask mandate to its dress code and issued a temporary injunction halting the measure.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott, Paxton sue schools over mask mandates
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jason Smith from Progress Texas talk about the lawsuits being brought against school districts over mask mandates.
Austin area businesses react to Biden vaccine mandate
Under a new order from President Biden, businesses nationwide with 100 or more employees must mandate vaccinations or weekly testing.
Abbott, Paxton send letter reminding cities to uphold camping ban
Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have issued a joint letter to Texas cities reminding them the camping ban must be enforced.
Travis County judge issues injunction against mask mandate ban
The ruling comes after two days of testimony earlier this week in a case filed by school districts and education advocates.
U.S. House panel probing Jan. 6 attack wants Texas AG Ken Paxton’s communications with Trump administration
The Texas Attorney General was specifically named in a request for materials by the U.S. select committee.
Abbott, Paxton file petition in defense of mask mandate ban
Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton are pushing back against a Dallas County judge who ruled against the mask mandate ban.
Texas lawmakers among those urging SCOTUS to overturn Roe v Wade
22 Texans joined other lawmakers from around the country in filing an amicus brief calling for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade on Thursday.
FOX 7 Discussion: GOP candidates running for Texas Attorney General
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Democratic consultant Joe Deshotel join Mike Warren to talk about the GOP candidates challenging Ken Paxton.
First Latina Texas Supreme Court justice jumping into GOP attorney general primary
Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman is jumping into the race, her political adviser confirmed to Fox News on Monday.
State bar of Texas investigating AG Ken Paxton over election lawsuit
The State Bar of Texas is looking at whether Paxton's failed efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election amounted to professional misconduct.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas GOP infighting
Brian Ruddle with the Travis County GOP and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas talk about a possibly contentious 2022 primary for the Texas GOP.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announces run for attorney general against Ken Paxton
Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Wednesday that he is running for attorney general, challenging fellow Republican Ken Paxton with a sharp focus on Paxton's legal troubles.
The last Bush gets ready for Texas-sized political showdown
Bush is likely to announce Wednesday that he’s challenging another statewide officeholder and fellow Republican – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas AG unblocks Twitter critics after lawsuit
ACLU of Texas attorney Kate Huddleston joins Mike Warren to discuss a lawsuit filed against Ken Paxton over blocking accounts on Twitter.
Round Rock businesses split over city mask mandate ending
Round Rock’s city mask mandate will be lifted by the end of the month, but some local businesses say they will continue to enforce it.