Civil arrest warrants issued for holdout Texas Democrats
The Sergeant at Arms began his search Wednesday for more than 50 holdout Democrats with a folder filled with civil arrest warrants.
The Sergeant at Arms began his search Wednesday for more than 50 holdout Democrats with a folder filled with civil arrest warrants.
Abbott, Paxton file petition in defense of mask mandate ban
Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton are pushing back against a Dallas County judge who ruled against the mask mandate ban.
Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton are pushing back against a Dallas County judge who ruled against the mask mandate ban.
Texas DFPS rules certain reassignment surgeries constitutes as child abuse
The Texas DFPS commissioner has determined that 'genital mutilation of a child through gender reassignment surgery' constitutes as child abuse.
The Texas DFPS commissioner has determined that 'genital mutilation of a child through gender reassignment surgery' constitutes as child abuse.
Harris County to file lawsuit challenging Gov. Abbott's order against mask mandates
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced late Tuesday night that the County has authorized filing a lawsuit challenging Governor Abbott's order preventing Texas local governments from requiring masks.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced late Tuesday night that the County has authorized filing a lawsuit challenging Governor Abbott's order preventing Texas local governments from requiring masks.
U.S. Sens. John Cornyn, Ted Cruz vote against infrastructure bill that could give Texas more than $30 billion
The Senate approved a $1 trillion, bipartisan bill that also earmarks money for broadband internet access. It’s not yet known how much money set aside for the country’s aging electricity infrastructure could go to Texas’ main power grid.
The Senate approved a $1 trillion, bipartisan bill that also earmarks money for broadband internet access. It’s not yet known how much money set aside for the country’s aging electricity infrastructure could go to Texas’ main power grid.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas school districts defy Gov. Abbott
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss the latest on COVID-19 and schools in Texas.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss the latest on COVID-19 and schools in Texas.
Judge grants Dallas County authority to issue mask mandate in defiance of Gov. Abbott's order
A Dallas judge has ruled Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates does not help combat the pandemic. It grants Dallas County the authority, at least for now, to go ahead and defy the governor's order and require masks.
A Dallas judge has ruled Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates does not help combat the pandemic. It grants Dallas County the authority, at least for now, to go ahead and defy the governor's order and require masks.
Texas House Speaker signs arrest warrants for absent Democrats in bid to end chamber’s weekslong stalemate
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan on Tuesday evening signed civil arrest warrants for 52 House Democrats still missing from the state Capitol as he aimed to regain the quorum needed for the chamber to begin moving legislation during the second special session.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan on Tuesday evening signed civil arrest warrants for 52 House Democrats still missing from the state Capitol as he aimed to regain the quorum needed for the chamber to begin moving legislation during the second special session.
Texas House votes to continue search for holdout Democrat members
Earlier Tuesday, the state Supreme Court put the brakes on a ruling by a Travis County judge on a specific House rule to help round up the Democrats.
Earlier Tuesday, the state Supreme Court put the brakes on a ruling by a Travis County judge on a specific House rule to help round up the Democrats.
Growing list of Texas schools defy Gov. Abbott’s ban on mask mandates
Dallas ISD and Austin ISDs now have mask mandates. Houston ISD will decide on Thursday. Other school districts are still weighing their options, looking to see what developments come from the governor’s office and health officials.
Dallas ISD and Austin ISDs now have mask mandates. Houston ISD will decide on Thursday. Other school districts are still weighing their options, looking to see what developments come from the governor’s office and health officials.
Texas hospital officials testify before Senate committee about struggle to fill nurse openings
Parkland Hospital’s chief medical officer says he currently has 470 open nursing positions at Parkland he cannot fill as COVID hospitalizations continue to rise. He says part of the problem is competing with other hospitals for the same dwindling talent pool.
Parkland Hospital’s chief medical officer says he currently has 470 open nursing positions at Parkland he cannot fill as COVID hospitalizations continue to rise. He says part of the problem is competing with other hospitals for the same dwindling talent pool.
Texas Supreme Court allows for arrest of Democrats who don't show up to Legislature
The Texas Supreme Court voided a lower court ruling that blocked the arrests of the Democrats who don't show up for the second special legislative session.
The Texas Supreme Court voided a lower court ruling that blocked the arrests of the Democrats who don't show up for the second special legislative session.
Dozens of Texas hospitals are out of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases again overwhelm the state's capacity
"This surge is by far the fastest and most aggressive that we've seen," said the health authority for Austin and Travis County, who urged eligible Texans to get vaccinated.
"This surge is by far the fastest and most aggressive that we've seen," said the health authority for Austin and Travis County, who urged eligible Texans to get vaccinated.
FOX 7 Discussion: Redrawing Austin City Council districts
Christina Puentes, chair of the Independent Citizens Redistricting Committee, joins Mike Warren to discuss the ongoing efforts to redraw the Austin City Council districts.
Christina Puentes, chair of the Independent Citizens Redistricting Committee, joins Mike Warren to discuss the ongoing efforts to redraw the Austin City Council districts.
City of Austin begins phase four of Prop B enforcement
Prop B makes it a criminal offense to camp on sidewalks downtown, in any public area in the city, and also aggressively panhandle during specific hours.
Prop B makes it a criminal offense to camp on sidewalks downtown, in any public area in the city, and also aggressively panhandle during specific hours.
Judge signs order to block arrests of Democrats who refuse to return to Texas Capitol for special session
In July, more than 50 House Democrats left the state to block the passage of an elections bill they said would restrict voting access.
In July, more than 50 House Democrats left the state to block the passage of an elections bill they said would restrict voting access.
FOX 7 Discussion: Standoff continues into 2nd Texas Special Session
Eddy Carder, PhD and Constitutional law professor at Prairie View A&M University, joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss the second Special Session.
Eddy Carder, PhD and Constitutional law professor at Prairie View A&M University, joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss the second Special Session.
Second Special Session begins, Texas House Democrats again break quorum
Most of the 57 Democrats who left Austin have so far remained in D.C. In order to prevent a quorum, 51 Democrats need to remain out of the House chamber.
Most of the 57 Democrats who left Austin have so far remained in D.C. In order to prevent a quorum, 51 Democrats need to remain out of the House chamber.
This Week in Texas Politics: Special Session, the border and COVID-19
A panel of Texas journalists joins FOX 7’s Rudy Koski to review the week in Texas politics.
A panel of Texas journalists joins FOX 7’s Rudy Koski to review the week in Texas politics.
Governor Greg Abbott calls second Special Session, Dems still in D.C.
Many items on the agenda for this second special session carry over from the session that just ended, including the controversial election legislation
Many items on the agenda for this second special session carry over from the session that just ended, including the controversial election legislation