Judge blocks Texas troopers from stopping migrant transports on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19
A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Texas AFT calling on Abbott to allow school districts to mandate masks
A large majority of Texas AFT members surveyed online last week said the governor should allow school districts to mandate mask use in schools.
A large majority of Texas AFT members surveyed online last week said the governor should allow school districts to mandate mask use in schools.
Texas Senate committee discusses economic impact of UT leaving Big 12
A Texas Senate committee has held its first meeting to look at the economic impact of the University of Texas moving to the SEC from the Big 12.
A Texas Senate committee has held its first meeting to look at the economic impact of the University of Texas moving to the SEC from the Big 12.
Controversial Travis County jail policy may be heading to court
The early review program has prosecutors decide if charges will go to a magistrate, if another charge should be filed, or if the accused will be set free.
The early review program has prosecutors decide if charges will go to a magistrate, if another charge should be filed, or if the accused will be set free.
FOX 7 Discussion: Could another special session be on the way?
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss the possibility of another special session.
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss the possibility of another special session.
Texas Democratic congressman calls on Biden to appoint new border czar
The letter asks President Biden to appoint a new border czar and recommends former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, who worked under President Obama.
The letter asks President Biden to appoint a new border czar and recommends former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, who worked under President Obama.
27 mile Moral March for Democracy ends with rally at Texas Capitol
The rally concludes the 27-mile Moral March for Democracy that began in Georgetown earlier this week and featured a performance from country music legend Willie Nelson.
The rally concludes the 27-mile Moral March for Democracy that began in Georgetown earlier this week and featured a performance from country music legend Willie Nelson.
This Week in Texas Politics: Executive orders, voting battles, special elections
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski is joined by a panel of political analysts and reporters to discuss some of the headlines that caught their eye in "This Week in Texas Politics."
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski is joined by a panel of political analysts and reporters to discuss some of the headlines that caught their eye in "This Week in Texas Politics."
Justice Department sues Texas following Gov. Abbott's executive order over transport of migrants
The Justice Department sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday over an executive order limiting transportation of migrants in Texas, arguing it violates federal law.
The Justice Department sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday over an executive order limiting transportation of migrants in Texas, arguing it violates federal law.
Justice Department sues Texas over Gov. Abbott's order for law enforcement to pull over vehicles with migrants
On Wednesday, Abbott issued the order, allowing Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to reroute civilian vehicles back to their origin point or a port of entry, or seize the vehicles, if police suspect the driver is transporting migrants who have COVID-19.
On Wednesday, Abbott issued the order, allowing Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to reroute civilian vehicles back to their origin point or a port of entry, or seize the vehicles, if police suspect the driver is transporting migrants who have COVID-19.
Willie Nelson, Luci B. Johnson to attend Moral March for Democracy rally
The rally will conclude the 27-mile Moral March for Democracy that began in Georgetown earlier this week.
The rally will conclude the 27-mile Moral March for Democracy that began in Georgetown earlier this week.
FOX 7 Discussion: Redrawing Austin's City Council districts
Commission Chair and District 7 Councilmember Christina Puentes joins Mike Warren to discuss the redistricting effort for new Austin City Council districts.
Commission Chair and District 7 Councilmember Christina Puentes joins Mike Warren to discuss the redistricting effort for new Austin City Council districts.
Texas lawmakers among those urging SCOTUS to overturn Roe v Wade
22 Texans joined other lawmakers from around the country in filing an amicus brief calling for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade on Thursday.
22 Texans joined other lawmakers from around the country in filing an amicus brief calling for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade on Thursday.
'I will never stop fighting,' Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee arrested during protest in Washington D.C.
Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was taken into police custody following a voting rights protest in Washington D.C.
Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was taken into police custody following a voting rights protest in Washington D.C.
FOX 7 Discussion: Candidate endorsed by Trump loses Texas runoff
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Democratic consultant Joe Deshotel join Mike Warren to discuss the recent runoff for Texas District 6.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Democratic consultant Joe Deshotel join Mike Warren to discuss the recent runoff for Texas District 6.
FOX 7 Discussion: Concerns surrounding the Texas voting bills
Chris Davis, an elections administrator in Williamson County, talks to Mike Warren about his testimony at the legislature on House Bill 3.
Chris Davis, an elections administrator in Williamson County, talks to Mike Warren about his testimony at the legislature on House Bill 3.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced in June that those who commit criminal trespass or other state offenses will be subject to arrest and confinement.