Federal judge overrules Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on masks in schools
The judge said the governor's order impedes children with disabilities from the benefits of public schools’ programs, services and activities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The judge said the governor's order impedes children with disabilities from the benefits of public schools’ programs, services and activities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Louie Gohmert exploring run against Ken Paxton in crowded GOP primary
Land Commissioner George P. Bush, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman and state Rep. Matt Krause are also vying for the GOP nomination next year.
Land Commissioner George P. Bush, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman and state Rep. Matt Krause are also vying for the GOP nomination next year.
Analysis: Early signs point to another GOP-dominated election cycle in Texas
Republican incumbents enter their reelection campaigns well ahead of their Republican challengers and with most voters unacquainted with the Democratic challengers in the field, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
Republican incumbents enter their reelection campaigns well ahead of their Republican challengers and with most voters unacquainted with the Democratic challengers in the field, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
Texas, Biden administration trade lawsuits over hot-button issues
Texas and the Biden administration exchanged lawsuits on Thursday regarding the federal government’s coronavirus vaccine mandate and voting rights.
Texas and the Biden administration exchanged lawsuits on Thursday regarding the federal government’s coronavirus vaccine mandate and voting rights.
Texas AG Ken Paxton files suit over COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed suit over President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed suit over President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
FOX 7 Discussion: Crowded primary race for attorney general
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, join Mike Warren to talk about the crowded and contentious race for attorney general.
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, join Mike Warren to talk about the crowded and contentious race for attorney general.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman is jumping into the race, her political adviser confirmed to Fox News on Monday.