Texas Supreme Court ruling on Dem quorum breakers
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The Texas Supreme Court has rejected Gov. Abbott's call for Democrats who broke quorum during redistricting to be removed from office. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King reports.

Texas Children's Hospital must build 'detransition clinic' after $10M settlement

Texas Children's Hospital is required to construct a "detransition clinic" as part of a $10 million settlement with the state and the Department of Justice.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn introduces BOOT Sharia Law Act to bar 'anti-American' immigrants

Sen. John Cornyn has introduced the BOOT Sharia Law Act to prevent noncitizens who support Sharia law or anti-American ideologies from entering or staying in the United States.

Texas runoff campaigns prepare for final push as early voting approaches

The biggest fight to be determined involved the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has a look at how the final push is expected to play out.

Gov. Abbott unveils new list of judicial reform proposals

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new set of judicial reforms he wants lawmakers to consider in January.

Abbott unveils new list of judicial reform proposals
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new set of judicial reforms he wants lawmakers to consider in January.

How does a runoff election work in Texas?

Texas is one of a handful of states that require a candidate to get a majority of the votes in a primary to advance to the general election. This means a candidate must get 50% plus one vote to win an election.

Former Texas Lottery Commission head no longer faces criminal charge

The former head of the Texas Lottery Commission is no longer facing a criminal charge after prosecutors dismissed the case just days after an indictment.

Obama joins James Talarico & Gina Hinojosa in Austin
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Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.

Charges dismissed for former Texas Lottery Commission leader
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The former head of the Texas Lottery Commission is no longer facing a criminal charge after prosecutors dismissed the case just days after an indictment.

Former Pres. Obama joins James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa at Austin taco spot

Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.

City of Uhland appoints new mayor, city council members

A new mayor has taken over the reins in Uhland, a little more than a week after the previous mayor, Lacee Duke, stepped down.

Leadership shakeup in the City of Uhland
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A new mayor has taken over the reins in Uhland, a little more than a week after the previous mayor, Lacee Duke, stepped down.

The Alamo restoration projects will go to the state preservation board

The Alamo is undergoing a major renovation inside and out. A state house committee got an update on the construction and the reorganization.

Texas archives will move to Pflugerville
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A state housing committee heard testimony about a legislative mandate to display the "Travis Death or Victory letter" and the "Texas Declaration of Independence."

Cornyn moves to honor Trump with Highway 287 renaming bill

Cornyn said on social media the renaming would honor “the most effective and influential president of our lifetime.”

Chip Roy proposes death penalty for drug dealers responsible for fentanyl deaths

Texas congressman Chip Roy introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday that would allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty for anyone who distributes fentanyl or other drugs mixed with fentanyl that results in a person's death.