Texas House lawmakers debate GOP-backed voting restrictions bill
Senate Bill 1 would outlaw local efforts to make it easier to vote, ratchet up vote-by-mail rules and bolster protections for partisan poll watchers.
Federal court in El Paso blocks Abbott's migrant transportation order
According to the ruling, Abbott's order violates the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution because it authorizes DPS to “make and act upon immigration determinations, the province of federal law.”
Texas Supreme Court pauses San Antonio mask mandate for public schools
Abbott and the state are embroiled in multiple legal battles with cities, counties, and school districts in the state’s urban areas over mask mandates.
Save Austin Now, business owners sue city over Prop B enforcement
Four Austin business owners have partnered with Save Austin Now to sue the City of Austin over the enforcement of the homeless camping ban.
Bastrop will be home to new $8 million medical marijuana facility
Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is building a new facility to keep up with increased demand as the state’s medical marijuana program expands.
Permitless carry in Texas set to begin on September 1
On September 1st, Texas joins more than two dozen states that do not require a state permit to carry a handgun.
Leaked phone call highlights battle between Mackowiak, Kelly
Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly said she was threatened and bullied by chairman Matt Mackowiak and she thinks the party should consider changing leadership.
Gov. Abbott, school districts face off in court over mask mandates
A ruling from the court on mask mandates is expected before the end of the week.
FOX 7 Discussion: Some Texas House Democrats return to Texas
After a standoff that lasted more than a month, the Texas House appears to have enough state representatives in Austin to conduct business.
Dallas PD releases DUI arrest video of gubernatorial candidate's wife
Angela West was arrested Friday night for driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age in her car.
Footage released of Angela West's arrest on suspicion of DWI
Chief Eddie Garcia on Monday released dash and body cam video from Friday's arrest, including Angela West's field sobriety test and breathalyzer test.
Full FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine opens door for vaccine mandates in Texas
With the U.S. Food and Drug administration’s full approval of the Pfizer vaccine, Texas is in uncharted territory when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations.
Texas governor candidate Allen West demands apology after wife is arrested for DWI
Allen West, a Republican candidate for Texas governor, said he is very angry that his wife, Angela, was arrested Friday for allegedly driving while intoxicated. He's demanding an apology.
Texas House to return to session Monday after reportedly meeting quorum
Some Democrats are not pleased with their own colleagues. More than 30 of them released a joint statement expressing disappointment in those that returned.
Texas Congressman Troy Nehls tests positive for COVID-19, encourages residents to get vaccinated
Texas Congressman for the 22nd District, Troy Nehls confirmed on social media he tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently experiencing moderate symptoms.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott tests negative for COVID-19
Less than a week after his positive test, Governor Abbott tweeted Saturday he is now testing negative for COVID-19.
Wife of Texas governor candidate Allen West arrested for DWI in Dallas with grandchild in car
The wife of Texas governor candidate Allen West was arrested Friday night in Dallas for DWI with a child in her vehicle, which her husband said was her grandchild.
This Week in Texas Politics: COVID, quorums, uncertainty under the dome
FOX 7's Rudy Koski and his panel of political analysts noted the sudden end to the quorum break came with little celebration because political tensions remain.
Patrick criticized for blaming Black Texans for spread of COVID-19
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is facing backlash for comments he made on Fox News claiming Black Texans were at fault for spreading COVID-19.
Dan Patrick blames Dems for low vaccinations among Black residents, but more white Texans are unvaccinated
In Texas, the vaccination rate among Black people is low compared to other racial and ethnic groups, but in terms of raw numbers, the biggest group of the unvaccinated is white people.