Looking at the future of Texas redistricting
Texas will be allowed to keep its new congressional map for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections and now some are wondering what this could mean for redistricting in the future. Natalia Contreras with the nonprofit Votebeat talks with Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich.
Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick's separate tax-cut plans get mixed reaction from Texans
The new year is expected to bring a pitch for two different tax cut proposals.
Marc Veasey drops Tarrant County Judge race to focus on "fight" in Congress
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) is abandoning his bid for Tarrant County Judge to remain in Congress, stating he needs to focus on fighting against President Donald Trump and his political allies.
Group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to purchase hemp products with THC
A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.
SCOTUS won't rule on Texas library's book banning case
It all started in 2021, when a community in a small county near Austin decided to rid their public library's shelves of “inappropriate” literature.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Turning Point USA: Abbott, Patrick want Texas to have most chapters in the US
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announce that they want Texas to be a leader when it comes to Turning Point USA.
Colin Allred drops out of U.S. Senate race; shifts to congressional campaign
Colin Allred has announced he is ending his U.S. Senate campaign and will now run to represent the newly redrawn Texas 33rd congressional district.
Texas DPS moving forward with expanding cannabis compassionate use program
The Texas Department of Public Safety is moving forward with an expansion of the state’s compassionate use program.
Federal lawsuit filed to strike portion of new Texas food labeling law
A federal lawsuit has been filed to strike out a portion of Senate Bill 25, Texas’ new food labeling law.
Texans & medical marijuana access
Texans could now have more access to medical cannabis. The Texas Department of Public Safety is moving forward with an expansion of the state’s compassionate use program. FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King reports.
Doggett on Supreme Court redistricting ruling
The Supreme Court has ruled that Texas's new redistricting maps can be used for the 2026 election. The new map cuts out U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett's district. Doggett speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren.
SCOTUS will allow Texas to use redrawn congressional map for 2026 election
The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.
These are all the Texas Republicans leaving Congress
The announcements have all come in the midst of a rare mid-decade congressional redistricting, which the GOP hopes will increase their House presence by five.
Texas councilmember resigns after business expansion clashes with city ethics policy
Burnet City Council member Tres Clinton has stepped down, saying his planned airport business expansion would conflict with the city’s ethics rules.
U.S. Rep Troy Nehls not running for re-election; twin brother announces candidacy
Congressman Nehls announced his decision to step down on his social media pages. His twin brother Trever later shared his running for the seat.
Gov. Abbott speaks on redistricting, CAIR lawsuit at Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels distribution
At a Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels distribution, Governor Greg Abbott took the opportunity to talk about politics, specifically redistricting, and a lawsuit filed against him by the council on American-Islamic Relations.
Texas clamps down on ID requirements for vehicle registration
Those looking to register a vehicle in Texas will need to prove they entered the country legally after the state Department of Motor Vehicles clamped down on the identification requirements.
Central Texas Food Bank distributes Thanksgiving food; Sen. Cornyn, Mayor Watson join food line
On Monday, two prominent political leaders from different parties handed out supplies for 1,000 Thanksgiving meals.
Petition calls for audit of Austin's city budget
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is responding to a group calling for an audit of city spending. ‘Save Austin Now’ opposed Prop Q and has since started a petition.