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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Florida governor visits Texas border with Governor Abbott
Both governors say the blame falls on the Biden administration for the number of migrants crossing the border.
Both governors say the blame falls on the Biden administration for the number of migrants crossing the border.
Three Texas House Democrats who traveled to Washington, D.C., test positive for coronavirus
All three lawmakers, whom the Texas House Democratic Caucus did not identify, are fully vaccinated, which helps protect against severe illness.
All three lawmakers, whom the Texas House Democratic Caucus did not identify, are fully vaccinated, which helps protect against severe illness.
Can Greg Abbott actually build Trump's border wall?
The governor wants to finish the wall that Donald Trump began on the Texas-Mexico border, but he'll have to overcome the same hurdles that impeded the ex-president's efforts.
The governor wants to finish the wall that Donald Trump began on the Texas-Mexico border, but he'll have to overcome the same hurdles that impeded the ex-president's efforts.
Federal judge orders DACA program to halt approval of new applications
A federal judge in Texas sided in part with groups suing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, saying the program was illegally created by the Obama administration.
A federal judge in Texas sided in part with groups suing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, saying the program was illegally created by the Obama administration.