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This Week in Texas Politics: Gun violence dominates hot political week

This Week in Texas Politics: Gun violence dominates hot political week

FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated Texas politics this week.

June 10
Matthew McConaughey calls for increased gun regulations following Uvalde school shooting

Matthew McConaughey calls for increased gun regulations following Uvalde school shooting

McConaughey says Uvalde was the town he was born in and the town he learned responsible gun ownership. He called on lawmakers to rise above party affiliation and create policies for the sake of these lives lost at Robb Elementary.

June 7
Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility,' new laws following Uvalde school shooting

Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility,' new laws following Uvalde school shooting

An 18-year-old shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school on May 24.

June 7
Matthew McConaughey calls for action after deadly elementary school shooting in his Texas hometown

Matthew McConaughey calls for action after deadly elementary school shooting in his Texas hometown

The actor was born in Uvalde in 1969 and his mother was a kindergarten teacher at a school just a mile away from Robb Elementary School, where Tuesday's shooting unfolded.

May 25
Uvalde, Texas native Matthew McConaughey on mass shooting: "This is an epidemic we can control"

Uvalde, Texas native Matthew McConaughey on mass shooting: "This is an epidemic we can control"

"Once again we have tragically proven that we are failing to be responsible for the rights our freedoms grant us," the Academy Award-winning actor wrote in a statement on his social media pages.

May 25
Matthew McConaughey, Jack Ingram, Mack Brown hold annual fundraiser

Matthew McConaughey, Jack Ingram, Mack Brown hold annual fundraiser

The 10th annual Mack, Jack, & McConaughey (MJ&M) fundraising gala helps raise money for organizations benefiting children's education, health, and wellness.

April 29
Video shows Matthew McConaughey leading sing-along at Moody Center

Video shows Matthew McConaughey leading sing-along at Moody Center

Actor and University of Texas Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey spoke at the ribbon-cutting for Moody Center and encouraged the crowd to "bless the mood."

April 20
Camila Alves McConaughey reflects on raising her family in Texas: ‘It really embodies our belief system’

Camila Alves McConaughey reflects on raising her family in Texas: ‘It really embodies our belief system’

The founder of Women of Today and her husband Matthew McConaughey call Austin, Texas home with their three children: Levi, 13, Vida, 12, and Livingston, 9.

April 5
Matthew McConaughey announces he is not running for Texas governor

Matthew McConaughey announces he is not running for Texas governor

The actor announced in a video he posted to Twitter that he will not be running for governor against Greg Abbott.

November 28, 2021
Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children

Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children

Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."

November 10, 2021
Matthew McConaughey still 'measuring' Texas gubernatorial run; polling well against Abbott, O'Rourke

Matthew McConaughey still 'measuring' Texas gubernatorial run; polling well against Abbott, O'Rourke

The “Dallas Buyers Club” actor has been mulling a run for about a year and a recent poll shows him doing better than Democrat Beto O’Rourke against current Gov. Greg Abbott

September 23, 2021
Abbott falls in polls as Beto, McConaughey consider entering race

Abbott falls in polls as Beto, McConaughey consider entering race

New polling shows a majority of Texans think the state is on the wrong track and Gov. Greg Abbott’s popularity dropping below 50 percent.

September 21, 2021
Matthew McConaughey speaks out against mask hesitancy amid rumors he's running for Texas governor

Matthew McConaughey speaks out against mask hesitancy amid rumors he's running for Texas governor

The Oscar-winning actor has been teasing for months now that he is considering running for governor against incumbent candidate Gov. Greg Abbott.

May 31, 2021
Matthew McConaughey criticizes Texas Gov. Abbott's decision to lift mask mandate: 'A little dumbfounded'

Matthew McConaughey criticizes Texas Gov. Abbott's decision to lift mask mandate: 'A little dumbfounded'

Matthew McConaughey is speaking out about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to lift the state's mask mandate as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues.

March 17, 2021
Matthew McConaughey announces virtual benefit to help Texas

Matthew McConaughey announces virtual benefit to help Texas

The We’re Texas Virtual Event will include musical performances by Texas natives, residents, and supporters like Willie Nelson and Megan Thee Stallion.

March 12, 2021
Matthew McConaughey says running for governor of Texas is 'a true consideration'

Matthew McConaughey says running for governor of Texas is 'a true consideration'

Matthew McConaughey could be headed for a career in politics in the near future.

March 11, 2021
Matthew McConaughey announces upcoming virtual benefit to help Texas

Matthew McConaughey announces upcoming virtual benefit to help Texas

McConaughey says he is working with his wife Camila and the just keep livin Foundation to put together the virtual benefit within the next two weeks.

February 21, 2021
Matthew McConaughey won't rule out running for Texas governor

Matthew McConaughey won't rule out running for Texas governor

During an interview on broadcast journalist and law professor Hugh Hewitt's podcast, McConaughey said that a potential run "wouldn't be up to me."

November 18, 2020
Matthew McConaughey talks about new book, Texas Book Festival

Matthew McConaughey talks about new book, Texas Book Festival

The Academy Award-winning actor is now a New York Times bestselling author with his new memoir "Greenlights".

November 6, 2020
Matthew McConaughey, Camila hit the road to deliver masks to rural hospitals in Texas

Matthew McConaughey, Camila hit the road to deliver masks to rural hospitals in Texas

The 110-thousand masks were donated by the luxury vehicle Lincoln. 

May 22, 2020
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