Houston power politics, big changes in 2024 race: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics saw big changes in the 2024 presidential race and more fallout for power companies following Hurricane Beryl. FOX 7 Austin chief political reporter Rudy Koski and his panel of experts discuss.
Texas lawmakers look at ownership of land by foreign entities
According to a recent report, 5.3 million acres in Texas are foreign-owned. In Central Texas, there's about 7,000 acres of agricultural land in Hays and Caldwell counties with ownership linked to China.
Travis County Democratic Party pivots to Kamala Harris
The Travis County Democratic Party is all in on the big pivot to Kamala Harris in the race to the White House. But, some voters are still expressing doubt the move will prevent chaos at the Democratic Convention next month.
'Ride to Decide' bus tour discusses abortion rights
The organization "Free and Just" took the conversation about abortions on the road as a national bus tour called "Ride to Decide."
Here's who Texans want to be Kamala Harris' running mate
There has been a great deal of speculation about who Harris could pick to be her running mate. Here's who Texans are talking about the most.
How Texas voters feel about Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is considered the front-runner to be the Democratic Party's presidential nominee after President Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday.
Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee from Houston dies at age 74
U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who was known by many in Houston for her hard work and public service, passed away at the age of 74.
Texas: The Issue Is: Gov. Greg Abbott on political aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
In this "Texas: The Issue Is", FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke with Gov. Greg Abbott in a interview about the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, ongoing recovery efforts and his economic development trip in Asia.
Could there be potential political fallout following Hurricane Beryl?
Scott Braddock, editor of QuorumReport.com, spoke with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak about potential political fallout from Hurricane Beryl in this FOX 7 Focus.
Hurricane Beryl is gone, but political storms remain: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analyst take a look at This Week in Texas Politics.
Some Texas school districts enact, consider ban on student cell phones
Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.
A US appeals court will review its prior order keeping banned books on shelves in a Texas county
The court's previous order issued in June was vacated this week after a majority granted Llano County officials a new hearing before the full court.
Presidential debate's impact on Biden, Trump
Will President Biden's performance will be forgotten in a few months or will it impact swing votes?
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths; organizations speak out
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Senate Bill 14 can remain law on Friday. It went into effect in September 2023, making it illegal to provide hormone therapies, puberty blockers, and transition surgery to anyone under 18.
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to seek medical care for their children.
Summer Trump RV road trip planned by Texas AG Commissioner Sid Miller
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is hitting the road this summer to help campaign for Donald Trump.
Trump's conviction made 62 percent of Texas Republicans more likely to vote for him, poll shows
A new poll shows that Republican candidates are in the lead in two of Texas' highest profile races this November.
Social media influencers must disclose political partnerships, ruling states
State regulators are cracking down on social media influencers who are paid to post about politics. It comes as more and more Texas campaigns are turning to those content creators to get their message out.
Rep. Brian Harrison calls Texas House a 'corrupt den of liberal dysfunction' after GOP censure
Four of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's biggest critics were censured by House GOP leadership for supporting the campaign of challengers who ran against incumbents.
Border security, inflation big issues for Texans: Sen. John Cornyn
Border security and inflation are two of the biggest issues impacting Texans right now, according to U.S. Senator John Cornyn.