Texas judge further halts utility district involved with Islamic development
A temporary injunction has been issued against a North Texas utility district after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development.
A temporary injunction has been issued against a North Texas utility district after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development.
Will Texas really absorb counties from New Mexico?
Last week, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows released committee priorities in preparation for the 2027 legislature. Among the typical items up for study was one notably stranger, leaving many wondering: Will Texas really absorb counties that secede from New Mexico?
Last week, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows released committee priorities in preparation for the 2027 legislature. Among the typical items up for study was one notably stranger, leaving many wondering: Will Texas really absorb counties that secede from New Mexico?
Patrick directs committees to examine data center growth and THC impacts
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released more interim charges for Texas Senate committees ahead of the next legislative session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released more interim charges for Texas Senate committees ahead of the next legislative session.
Texas SNAP benefits change April 1; no more junk foods
The junk food ban starts on April 1 for those on the state's SNAP. The new rules were passed by state lawmakers last year to force some people to buy healthier food.
The junk food ban starts on April 1 for those on the state's SNAP. The new rules were passed by state lawmakers last year to force some people to buy healthier food.
Changes to SNAP benefits on the way
The junk food ban starts on April 1 for those on the state's SNAP. The new rules were passed by state lawmakers last year to force some people to buy healthier food.
The junk food ban starts on April 1 for those on the state's SNAP. The new rules were passed by state lawmakers last year to force some people to buy healthier food.
New Texas hemp rule to take effect March 31
New rules and regulations for THC in Texas take effect on Tuesday, March 31.
New rules and regulations for THC in Texas take effect on Tuesday, March 31.
New rules, regulations for THC in Texas take effect March 31
New rules and regulations for THC in Texas take effect on Tuesday, March 31.
New rules and regulations for THC in Texas take effect on Tuesday, March 31.
Paxton picks up CPAC’s endorsement in Texas Senate runoff on final day of convention
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has gotten the nod from the Conservative Political Action Conference in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has gotten the nod from the Conservative Political Action Conference in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
One detained as counter protesters disrupt 'No Kings' march in Downtown Dallas
Around 2 p.m., a line of Dallas Police officers met the very large group of protesters marching in the No Kings rally in Downtown Dallas. According to Dallas Police before 3 p.m., one person had been detained.
Around 2 p.m., a line of Dallas Police officers met the very large group of protesters marching in the No Kings rally in Downtown Dallas. According to Dallas Police before 3 p.m., one person had been detained.
Cruz promises passage of Save America Act, DHS funding during speech at CPAC
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, of Texas, spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, promising to fund border protection measures and pass the Save America Act.
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, of Texas, spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, promising to fund border protection measures and pass the Save America Act.
Paxton ups ante to oust acting comptroller over Islamic school controversy
Texas AG Ken Paxton is increasing his efforts to have acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock removed from office and replaced with the winner of the GOP primary election.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is increasing his efforts to have acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock removed from office and replaced with the winner of the GOP primary election.
Two different political spotlights take place in Texas
A big political battleground took center stage in the Dallas area at a big conference for Conservatives. And in Austin, Liberal prosecutors in Travis County are back on the hotseat.
A big political battleground took center stage in the Dallas area at a big conference for Conservatives. And in Austin, Liberal prosecutors in Travis County are back on the hotseat.
CPAC underway in Dallas area
A big political battleground took center stage in the Dallas area at a big conference for Conservatives. And in Austin, Liberal prosecutors in Travis County are back on the hotseat. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has the details.
A big political battleground took center stage in the Dallas area at a big conference for Conservatives. And in Austin, Liberal prosecutors in Travis County are back on the hotseat. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has the details.
New Texas House priorities include water supply, data centers, absorbing New Mexico counties
With Thursday's release of the 2027 Texas House of Representatives committee priorities, Speaker Dustin Burrows has named the groundwater supply, AI data centers, and possibly claiming land from New Mexico in his vision for next year's session.
With Thursday's release of the 2027 Texas House of Representatives committee priorities, Speaker Dustin Burrows has named the groundwater supply, AI data centers, and possibly claiming land from New Mexico in his vision for next year's session.
GOP considering Dallas for potential 2026 Midterm National Convention
The Republican Party is exploring the possibility of holding an unprecedented midterm election convention in Dallas at the American Airlines Center to boost Texas voter turnout.
The Republican Party is exploring the possibility of holding an unprecedented midterm election convention in Dallas at the American Airlines Center to boost Texas voter turnout.
Talarico responds after Hegseth’s pastor wishes him ‘crucified’
State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."
State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."
Paxton asks Abbott to replace 'incompetent loser' acting comptroller
Texas AG Ken Paxton is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to replace the acting comptroller, who he called an "incompetent loser," over a letter regarding Paxton's handling of a case related to Islamic schools in the state.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to replace the acting comptroller, who he called an "incompetent loser," over a letter regarding Paxton's handling of a case related to Islamic schools in the state.
Thousands of licensed workers in Texas could be out of jobs after new rule change
Thousands of trained workers in Texas will likely lose their ability to work legally after a state commission on Tuesday passed a change to a decades-old rule.
Thousands of trained workers in Texas will likely lose their ability to work legally after a state commission on Tuesday passed a change to a decades-old rule.
Rainbow Crosswalks: Man caught repainting rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn after state-mandated removal
A man faces misdemeanor graffiti charges after being caught overnight attempting to restore an Oak Lawn rainbow crosswalk just one day after the city began a state-mandated removal of the displays.
A man faces misdemeanor graffiti charges after being caught overnight attempting to restore an Oak Lawn rainbow crosswalk just one day after the city began a state-mandated removal of the displays.
Vice President JD Vance visits Austin for fundraising event
Vice President JD Vance is making a fundraising swing through Texas. His first stop is in Austin on Monday.
Vice President JD Vance is making a fundraising swing through Texas. His first stop is in Austin on Monday.