FOX 7 Discussion: Abortion providers suing to stop SB 8
Dr. Bhavik Kumar with Planned Parenthood joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the controversial "Heartbeat Bill" and what's being done to block it.
Dr. Bhavik Kumar with Planned Parenthood joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the controversial "Heartbeat Bill" and what's being done to block it.
Donations pour in for Texas Democrats breaking quorum to kill GOP voting bills
The standoff hit day four on Thursday, with Texas Democrats vowing not to leave D.C. despite House Speaker Phelan offering to send a plane to pick up the lawmakers this weekend.
The standoff hit day four on Thursday, with Texas Democrats vowing not to leave D.C. despite House Speaker Phelan offering to send a plane to pick up the lawmakers this weekend.
Who is footing the bill for Texas Democrats’ weekslong exodus to block the voting bill?
With over 50 House Democrats in Washington — along with 12 paid staff — the costs are quickly mounting and the party's funds are not unlimited.
With over 50 House Democrats in Washington — along with 12 paid staff — the costs are quickly mounting and the party's funds are not unlimited.
El Paso Democrat Joe Moody stripped of leadership position in Texas House after leaving state with Democrats
Moody, one of House Speaker Dade Phelan's closest Democratic allies, is the first Democrat to suffer political backlash after the quorum break.
Moody, one of House Speaker Dade Phelan's closest Democratic allies, is the first Democrat to suffer political backlash after the quorum break.
Texas faith leaders rally in Austin to support Democratic lawmakers who remain in D.C.
A large group of faith leaders from Friendship West Baptist Church left Dallas Thursday morning headed to the state capitol to rally for voting rights and to show their support for the Democrats who are in Washington.
A large group of faith leaders from Friendship West Baptist Church left Dallas Thursday morning headed to the state capitol to rally for voting rights and to show their support for the Democrats who are in Washington.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Dems spend second day in D.C.
Brian Ruddle and Wesley Story join Mike Warren to discuss how Texas Democrats are spending their second day in Washington D.C.
Brian Ruddle and Wesley Story join Mike Warren to discuss how Texas Democrats are spending their second day in Washington D.C.
Texas Land Commissioner sues Biden Administration over border wall
The lawsuit sues President Joe Biden and Homeland Security Secy Mayorkas on grounds of illegally preventing the border wall from being constructed.
The lawsuit sues President Joe Biden and Homeland Security Secy Mayorkas on grounds of illegally preventing the border wall from being constructed.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Dems go to D.C. to break quorum
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss Texas Dems going to Washington D.C.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss Texas Dems going to Washington D.C.
Texas Senate approves bail legislation
After taking up the voting bill, the Senate also passed the GOP priority bail bills Tuesday with virtually no resistance as most Democrats remained absent.
After taking up the voting bill, the Senate also passed the GOP priority bail bills Tuesday with virtually no resistance as most Democrats remained absent.
Texas House Democrats leave for D.C. to block state's voting bill
Texas Dems intend to stay out of Austin to kill the state's voting reform bill and discuss passing federal legislation to protect voters.
Texas Dems intend to stay out of Austin to kill the state's voting reform bill and discuss passing federal legislation to protect voters.
Senate presses forward passing GOP voting bill, as Texas House in chaos over Democrats’ decampment
As Democrats fled the state to avoid voting on a GOP priority elections bill that would restrict voting rights in the state, the Texas Senate approved the bill Tuesday with a party line vote of 18-4.
As Democrats fled the state to avoid voting on a GOP priority elections bill that would restrict voting rights in the state, the Texas Senate approved the bill Tuesday with a party line vote of 18-4.
Texas House Republicans vote to track down absent Democrats and arrest them if necessary
The procedural move carries little apparent weight since the Democrats who fled the state to break quorum are beyond the jurisdiction of Texas law enforcement.
The procedural move carries little apparent weight since the Democrats who fled the state to break quorum are beyond the jurisdiction of Texas law enforcement.
Texas House votes to bring back absent Democrats, under arrest if necessary
Republicans in the Texas House of Representatives authorized finding and bringing back absent Democratic lawmakers "under warrant of arrest if necessary," but state troopers have no jurisdiction beyond Texas.
Republicans in the Texas House of Representatives authorized finding and bringing back absent Democratic lawmakers "under warrant of arrest if necessary," but state troopers have no jurisdiction beyond Texas.
Abbott threatens to arrest Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block GOP voting bills
Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to arrest the House Democrats if they do not show up to vote on a Republican election bill. But it may be weeks before that happens. They are prepared to stay in Washington D.C. until the special session ends.
Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to arrest the House Democrats if they do not show up to vote on a Republican election bill. But it may be weeks before that happens. They are prepared to stay in Washington D.C. until the special session ends.
Senate members discuss bill that limits transgender student athletes
Senate committee hears testimonies on SB 2 and 32, which would require students to participate in sports aligned with the sex they were assigned at birth.
Senate committee hears testimonies on SB 2 and 32, which would require students to participate in sports aligned with the sex they were assigned at birth.
Texas police reform bill signed into law by Gov. Abbott
The legislation becoming law in Texas improves police training, makes some police practices illegal and increases hiring transparency.
The legislation becoming law in Texas improves police training, makes some police practices illegal and increases hiring transparency.
Texas Democrats leave state to break quorum and stop GOP voting bill
Dozens of House Democratic lawmakers are in Washington, D.C. to stop a voting bill in the current special session ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Dozens of House Democratic lawmakers are in Washington, D.C. to stop a voting bill in the current special session ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott.
City of Austin begins Phase 3 of camping ban enforcement
For the past two months, the City of Austin has been implementing phase one and two of its plan to reinstate the citywide camping ban.
For the past two months, the City of Austin has been implementing phase one and two of its plan to reinstate the citywide camping ban.
Texas House, Senate committees approve voting legislation
The bills would ban 24-hour voting and drive-thru voting, though they allow for curbside voting for the disabled.
The bills would ban 24-hour voting and drive-thru voting, though they allow for curbside voting for the disabled.
Governor Greg Abbott holds briefing with border security sheriffs
The governor held a security briefing with sheriffs from the border communities Saturday at the Texas State Capitol.
The governor held a security briefing with sheriffs from the border communities Saturday at the Texas State Capitol.