Austin Interim Police Chief speaks out against constitutional carry law
Joseph Chacon was at the Texas Capitol alongside other Texas police chiefs to voice opposition to the bill.
Understanding Austin’s Ballot: Prop E
One of the propositions is a city charter amendment that can change how elections are structured and if it passed, it could eliminate runoffs.
Understanding Austin’s ballot: Prop F
Right now the city has a city manager who controls how the city is run basically. Prop F is asking if voters want to put the mayor in that role.
Abbott, state officials announce $11.2B in public school funding
These one-time funds are intended to support a comprehensive learning recovery effort in Texas over the next three years.
Austin mayor gets backlash after Prop B tweets, accused of politicizing issue
Austin Mayor Steve Adler tweeted that people who have voted early thus far are older and more Republican.
FOX 7 Discussion: 2020 census effects on Texas redistricting
Dr. Lloyd Potter, director of the Texas Demographic Center at UTSA, joins Mike Warren to talk about the effect of the 2020 census on redistricting.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas gains 2 seats in Congress following 2020 census
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Rose Clouston, the voter protection director at the Texas Democratic Party, talk about Texas gaining two seats.
Texas Senate votes to ban medical gender transition of minors
Kai Shappley and kids like her are at the core of an intense controversy that has finally reached the floor of the Texas Senate.
Voters head to polls for final day of early voting in May election
From Austin to surrounding communities, there are several issues on the ballot that could shape the future of these cities and towns.
Homeless camping debate playing out in Texas Legislature as well
Legislation to create a statewide ban on homeless camping went up for debate at the Texas State Capitol.
Texas will gain two seats in Congress as residents of color drive population gains
Texas will continue to see its political clout grow as it gains two additional congressional seats following the 2020 census, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday.
Travis County Clerk surprised by low voter turnout in May election
As of Thursday, less than 5 percent of registered voters in Travis County had cast their ballot.
City of Wimberley cancels May 1 general election
The city of Wimberley has canceled its May 1 general election due to all candidates running unopposed.
Murdered Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen deserves same respect as George Floyd, Biden must act, family says
Lawmakers re-introducing the 'I Am Vanessa Guillen' Act one year after the 20-year-old Army specialist disappeared from her Texas base.
City leaders vote in Austin election as Prop B debate continues
If passed, Prop B would restore the city-wide camping ban, reinstate the sit and lie ordinance in parts of downtown and the UT Austin campus, and eliminate panhandling from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Border crisis: Sens. Cornyn, Sinema to introduce bipartisan bill targeting migrant surge
A bipartisan bill aimed at blunting the southern border crisis will reportedly be introduced by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas bill would allow permitless carry of handguns
Ed Scruggs from Texas Gun Sense joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the permitless carry bill that will be voted on in the Texas Senate.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Climate Plan hopes to reduce carbon emissions
Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, talks about the Texas Climate Plan, a package of 41 bills that would reduce carbon emissions and increase regulation of the fossil fuel industry.
Gov. Abbott casts ballot in city of Austin local election
Gov. Greg Abbott cast his ballot Tuesday in the city of Austin's local election and says that he voted yes on Proposition B.
FOX 7 Discussion: Push to make Texas more 'cannabis-friendly'
Jax Finkel, executive director of Texas NORML, joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the push in the Texas legislature regarding marijuana.