Gov. Abbott signs bill making alcohol to-go permanent in Texas
State lawmakers sent HB 1024 to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature at the end of April and Gov. Abbott has now signed it into law.
FOX 7 Discussion: 87th Texas Legislature nearing its end
Brian Ruddle with the Travis County GOP and Wesley Story with Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss how the Texas legislative session is going.
City to enact four-phase plan to reinstate camping ban
The City of Austin voted loud and clear in favor of Prop B to reinstate the camping ban. Austin leaders introduced a 4-phase plan to do just that.
Lawmakers debating bill that would fine those experiencing homelessness up to $500
House Bill 1925, has advanced through the house and it’s sparking conversation once more on what to do about those experiencing homelessness In the state.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott to face challengers for governor
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas discuss Gov. Abbott's vulnerability in 2022.
"We're still humans": Austin man reacts to camping ban reinstatement
One man experiencing homelessness downtown told FOX 7 Austin he has no idea where he’s going to go.
Political consultant and public relations pioneer Julian Read dies
Read was an advisor to six presidents and he delivered the first briefing to the international media following President John F. Kennedy's assassination.
Controversial voting legislation SB 7 passes Texas House
Texas Republicans say Senate Bill 7 will “maintain election integrity,” while Democrats say it's designed to disenfranchise voters.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas AG unblocks Twitter critics after lawsuit
ACLU of Texas attorney Kate Huddleston joins Mike Warren to discuss a lawsuit filed against Ken Paxton over blocking accounts on Twitter.
Texas House passes bill that would punish cities that defund police
House Bill 1900, or the "Back the Blue" bill, will now go to the Texas Senate for consideration.
The Force is strong with the Kyle City Council
The Kyle City Council spent part of its May 4th council meeting this week dressed up as their favorite Star Wars characters.
Texas House approves bill regulating how animals are sold in stores
HB 1818 would require pet store owners to get the dogs and cats they sell from an animal control agency, a shelter, a rescue organization, or a licensed breeder.
Texas Senate approves constitutional carry bill
House Bill 1927 will now go to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after the Texas Senate approved it 18-13.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Legislature debates possible abortion laws
Jonathan Saenz with Texas Values and Diana Gomez with Progress Texas discuss bills that would impose much stricter laws over abortions in Texas.
Austin City Council to vote on resuming APD cadet classes
Last summer, the Austin City Council voted to temporarily stop cadet classes until the Austin Police Department examined its training curriculum.
Abortion ‘heartbeat bill’ wins critical vote in Texas House
Senate Bill 8, a new attempt to restrict abortions in Texas, makes a heartbeat of an unborn child the new standard.
Permitless carry of a handgun in Texas nearly law, after Senate OKs bill
The Texas House has approved a bill that would allow handguns to be carried without a permit, marking a win for gun rights activists who have for years pushed the measure at the Legislature but a blow to El Paso Democrats who have been fighting for gun safety measures since the 2019 massacre in their hometown.
Pro-choice advocates speak out against controversial abortion bill
Former candidate for Texas governor Wendy Davis was among those voicing their opposition to the bill.
FOX 7 Discussion: CLEAT to release report card on political leaders
Charley Wilkison, the executive director of CLEAT, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the report card they are planning on releasing about who is and isn't living up to their political promises.
Faith leaders oppose ‘heartbeat bill’ measures at Texas Capitol
Those opposed to SB 8 say the legal liability is too broad. It’s claimed that under the law a rapist could sue the family members of his victim if they recommend an abortion should be done.