Governor Greg Abbott signs anti-smuggling legislation into law
The governor signed Senate Bill 576, which will crackdown on human smuggling in Texas, after meeting with McAllen city officials.
Texas State Representative Celia Israel will not seek another term
Israel announced on social media that she's forming an exploratory committee as she considers running to be the next mayor of Austin.
FOX 7 Discussion: Americans hate the new Texas abortion law
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Diana Gomez, advocacy director for Progress Texas, talk about a new Monmouth University poll about the abortion law.
Dallas ISD has no plans to change mask mandate following federal investigation into the TEA
The Dallas ISD superintendent says he is not changing its mask policy as the federal government is investigating what they call possible civil rights violations by the Texas Education Agency.
Newsom declares California a 'reproductive freedom state'; signs privacy laws for abortion patients
One law makes it a crime to film people within 100 feet (30 meters) of an abortion clinic for the purpose of intimidation -- a law abortion rights groups believe to be the first of its kind in the country. The other law makes it easier for people on their parents' insurance plans to keep sensitive medical information secret, including abortions.
Many Haitian migrants from border camp staying in US, officials say
U.S. officials say many Haitian migrants camped in a small Texas border town are being released in the United States, undercutting the Biden administration’s public statements that Haitians who enter the country illegally face immediate expulsion.
Law enforcement warns of “credible threat” against Texas legislators who voted for abortion ban
The threat was apparently made on Reddit and included the names of House and Senate members who voted for Senate Bill 8 during the regular legislative session.
Bond reform, tax relief added to special session agenda by Gov. Abbott
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has added two new agenda items related to property-tax relief and a constitutional amendment addressing bail changes.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas’ foster care problems are clear, how do we fix them?
Marcia Lowry, the executive director of A Better Childhood, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the state’s troubled foster care system.
Abbott falls in polls as Beto, McConaughey consider entering race
New polling shows a majority of Texans think the state is on the wrong track and Gov. Greg Abbott’s popularity dropping below 50 percent.
U.S. Dept of Education investigating TEA guidance prohibiting masks
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights launched the investigation just days after the TEA quietly updated its public health guidance.
Texas transgender sports bill advances out of committee
The bill would require transgender athletes to compete based on the gender on their original birth certificate. Supporters of the bill argue it keeps athletes safe from unfair competition while opponents say it unfairly targets the transgender community.
Mayorkas: Border Patrol horseback photos 'horrified' him
DHS chief Alejandro Mayorkas said images of what appeared to be Border Patrol agents on horseback rounding up migrants trying to cross the border “horrified” him.
Abbott gets firsthand look at migrant surge at Texas-Mexico border
The visit comes as Governor Greg Abbott requests an emergency declaration from the Biden administration amid a dramatic increase in the number of people trying to cross the border.
City of San Marcos set to discuss homeless issue Tuesday
The city of San Marcos is set to discuss camping within city limits, panhandling, and the direction of police enforcement during city council.
Third special session gets underway: What is on the agenda?
Governor Abbott identified 5 agenda items for the third special legislative session in his proclamation that announced he would convene another special session.
Poll: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval drops below 50 percent
54 percent of Texans say the state is on the wrong track, with 44 percent saying it’s on the right track. Among independents, a group that historically has swung toward the GOP in Texas elections, just 33 percent say the state is on the right track.
$100M in grant funding available now through Operation Lone Star
The grant funds are to “enhance interagency border security operations” supporting Operation Lone Star, says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
26 governors demand Biden meeting over border crisis
A letter signed by 26 Republican governors, including Doug Ducey, asks Biden to schedule a meeting at the White House within the next 15 days so they can have an "open and constructive dialogue regarding border enforcement on behalf of U.S. citizens in our states and all those hoping to become U.S. citizens."
Analysis: Texas’ foster care problems are clear. The response from state leaders isn’t
The state’s foster care system has been dangerous to children and embarrassing to the state for years. But with state officials constantly chasing other issues, it’s still suffering from neglect.