CDC wants more vaccinated people and schoolchildren to mask up — but Texas keeps it voluntary
Texas Republican state leaders held their ground against allowing local schools and governments to require masks. The CDC guidelines are not mandates and have no weight of law.
Activists embark on voting rights march across Central Texas
The Moral March for Democracy brings together Democratic politicians and activists. It starts in Georgetown and will end in Austin.
Texans will soon be able to carry handguns in public without a license
Gov. Greg Abbott signed permitless carry, also known as constitutional carry, into law after it passed through the legislative session.
Abbott orders Texas National Guard to assist with border arrests
Gov. Greg Abbott announced in June that those who commit criminal trespass or other state offenses will be subject to arrest and confinement.
Texas lawmakers to testify as U.S. House oversight committee plans hearing on Texas voting bill
The Texas Democrats have been in Washington since July 12, when they slipped out of the state so they could deny Republicans the quorum needed to advance the legislation.
This Week in Texas Politics: COVID, Opal Lee and Longhorns in the SEC
This week, FOX 7's Rudy Koski and his panel of experts are focusing on a few things that may have flown under the radar in Texas.
Poor People's Campaign plans to bring nonviolent action to Austin
The Season of Nonviolent Moral Direct Action will continue its purpose to protect democracy across the nation by holding a march in Central Texas.
FOX 7 Discussion: Blockchain tech growing in Texas
Texas Blockchain Council president Lee Bratcher joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss two pieces of legislation related to blockchain technology.
Beto O'Rourke group gives $600,000 to House Democrats' stay in D.C.
Members left Texas about 10 days ago and have said they plan to stay out of state until after the special session ends Aug. 6.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he won’t impose new mask mandate despite increasing COVID-19 cases
Abbott reiterated Tuesday that Texas school children will not face mask requirements as they return to school later this summer.
Texas Republicans, Democrats both give updates on special session
The point of contention remains SB 1, a bill that Republicans call voter security, while Dems call it voter suppression, specifically of minorities.
FOX 7 Discussion: Save Austin Now petition to hire more officers
Save Austin Now co-founder Matt Mackowiak and Just Liberty executive director Scott Henson discuss a petition to increase police staffing at APD.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick holds press conference
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick held a press conference at the Texas State Capitol this afternoon.
Texas governor ceremonially signs anti-fentanyl legislation in Houston
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed a bill in Houston on Wednesday that enhances criminal penalties for manufacturing and distributing fentanyl.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Dems continue to break quorum in D.C.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss the continued standoff in the Texas Legislature.
Vaccinated Pelosi aide, White House official test positive for COVID-19
An unidentified spokesperson for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and an unnamed White House employee recently contracted the coronavirus, FOX News confirmed.
Sixth Texas Democrat in Washington, D.C., tests positive for COVID-19
The Texas House Democratic Caucus, which has said it plans to not identify lawmakers who test positive, has started additional precautionary measures, such as providing daily rapid tests.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Legislative Special Session standoff continues
Texas House Democrats show no signs they're planning on returning from Washington, D.C.
Texas Dems remain in D.C. despite COVID-19 outbreak among them
Texas Democrats continue to hold political gatherings in Washington D.C. even after five of their fellow lawmakers tested positive for COVID-19.
Texas House democrats remain in D.C. as special session continues
Texas House democrats left Austin and took their fight to Washington D.C. earlier this month. The exit was sparked by voting legislation that has divided both parties.