These 17 Texas propositions are on the ballot for the November election

The amendments largely deal with tax reductions for select members of the state population, prevention of additional taxes, and funding for certain institutions and infrastructure.

Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply

No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.

Former Texas Medical Board medical director forced out by state speaks out

The former medical director of the Texas Medical Board is speaking out after he was forced to retire by the state earlier this year due to his previous work with Planned Parenthood.

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for Texas governor

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.

Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor
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A state lawmaker from Austin is trying to make a big move into the governor's mansion. Gina Hinojosa announced today she is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski spoke to Hinojosa about why she believes she should be the one to take on Greg Abbott.

Mayor Watson: "We're going to comply with the law" on removing rainbow crosswalk, other street art

The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the Black Artists Matter mural on 11th Street. However, Mayor Kirk Watson says he is thinking of other ways to highlight diversity in Austin.

Texas flooding: Texas House, Senate launch special legislative investigation committees

A new joint Texas House and Senate committee has been launched to look into the deadly and devastating flooding that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.

Austin leader calls the state's hiring of a school choice manager unnecessary

An Austin lawmaker is raising questions about the selection of a New York-based company that has been hired to run the state's new school choice program.

Austin ordered to erase rainbow crosswalks and 'Black Artists Matter' mural

Governor Abbott's directive has led TXDOT to order the City of Austin to remove artistic and political street markings, such as the rainbow crosswalks and "Black Artists Matter" mural, a move the city will comply with despite community protests.

Leander mayor submits resignation; special election scheduled Feb. 7

Mayor Christine DeLisle has officially notified the City of Leander of her resignation and her last day will be October 16.

AG Paxton files motion to keep Democrats from voting in Texas GOP primaries

Paxton filed the motion jointly in a federal court with the Republican Party of Texas on Thursday. The RPT sued Secretary of State Jane Nelson at the beginning of September to achieve the same goal.

Paxton, Crockett lead in latest Senate primary polls

Statewide polling shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a narrow lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination, while U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads among likely Democratic candidates.

Texas cities with 'political agendas' on roads could now be stripped of funding

While the directive does not specify the "political ideologies" that could yank road project funding from cities, the move comes days after a rainbow crosswalk was repainted in a prominent Texas "gayborhood."

These Texas GOP reps could be banned from 2026 election

The Republicans are accused of acting against GOP values during the regular session, including supporting Speaker Dustin Burrows' successful bipartisan run against the party's favored candidate.

Texas DPS directed to increase new THC rule enforcement

Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.