Acting as Paxton impeachment judge, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issues sweeping gag order

“Prejudicial and inflammatory statements" from both sides have jeopardized the ability of senators to offer fair and impartial justice, Patrick says. Violators can be found in contempt, jailed and fined.

GOP might stop FBI from moving headquarters in wake of agency's Trump probes

The shifting attitudes among Republican members of Congress toward the FBI underscore the way Trump’s personal grievances have become legislative policy.

Gov. Abbott launches statewide fentanyl data dashboard

The dashboard is part of the "One Pill Kills" campaign, which was launched last year in an effort to combat the fentanyl crisis.

Tesla's 1st Cybertruck has rolled off the assembly line, company says

Tesla says its first production Cybertruck, the electric pickup that looks nothing like a truck, has rolled off the assembly line, nearly two years behind the original schedule.

Operation Lone Star: Abbott releases latest statistics on border security operation

According to the new stats, the operation has led to over 390,000 apprehensions and more than 30,000 criminal arrests, with more than 28,000 felony charges reported.

Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers

The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.

California Gov. Newsom slams Abbott for his 'disregard for human life'

California Governor Gavin Newsom slammed Republicans for what he calls their disregard for human life, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Fulton County grand jury to hear 2020 election case against Trump, allies

A grand jury will soon consider whether former President Donald Trump and his allies should be criminally charged for illegally meddling in the 2020 election in Georgia.

State Sen. Roland Gutierrez enters Democratic primary for Ted Cruz's seat

Texas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez has entered the Democratic primary for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's seat. Ed Espinoza and Matt Mackowiak join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Gov Abbott appoints new interim attorney general

Austin-based attorney Angela Colmenero has served as Abbott's deputy chief of staff. and held leadership positions at both the Attorney General's Office and the Governor's Office.

Biden, King Charles III focus on climate change in Windsor Castle meeting

President Joe Biden and King Charles III participated in a climate-focused roundtable with officials from the financial and philanthropic sectors.

Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez enters Democratic primary targeting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024

Known for pushing gun restrictions after the Uvalde school shooting in his district, Gutierrez will vie for the opportunity to take on Republican Cruz in the general election. U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is already running in the primary.