Abbott to call 'special session after special session' to make fleeing Dems consider voting bill
Abbott called a special session last month to force lawmakers to vote on a series of items, including "election integrity" legislation.
Abbott called a special session last month to force lawmakers to vote on a series of items, including "election integrity" legislation.
Analysis: Schools open in Texas with unvaccinated K-6 students and months of learning loss to overcome
A fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is advancing aggressively, and parents and educators are trying to sort it out as the school year begins.
A fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is advancing aggressively, and parents and educators are trying to sort it out as the school year begins.
Texas Gov. Abbott won't impose shutdowns, mask mandates amid delta variant fears
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott indicated that his office will not impose further lockdown measures or mask mandates in response to surging COVID-19 case rates.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott indicated that his office will not impose further lockdown measures or mask mandates in response to surging COVID-19 case rates.
Local mask mandates pop up in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order banning COVID-19 restrictions
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the most recent official to defy the governor’s order. He announced Monday that the city’s nearly 22,000 city employees will be required to mask up inside city buildings where social distancing is not doable.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the most recent official to defy the governor’s order. He announced Monday that the city’s nearly 22,000 city employees will be required to mask up inside city buildings where social distancing is not doable.
Two Texas Democrats arrested by Capitol Police in voting rights protest
Two Texas Democratic lawmakers were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday during a voting rights rally outside of the Supreme Court.
Two Texas Democratic lawmakers were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday during a voting rights rally outside of the Supreme Court.
Abbott fires back after federal judge blocks executive order on migrant vehicles
Abbott's order banned the transportation of migrants within Texas by anyone other than law enforcement, according to reports.
Abbott's order banned the transportation of migrants within Texas by anyone other than law enforcement, according to reports.
President Biden tells Abbott, others to 'get out of the way' of vaccine push
President Biden slammed Abbott and other governors for taking action to prevent such mandates, saying it forbids people from doing the right thing.
President Biden slammed Abbott and other governors for taking action to prevent such mandates, saying it forbids people from doing the right thing.
City of Austin certifies Save Austin Now APD petition
Save Austin Now says the City Clerk has certified their petition, while the Travis County Democratic Party and activists are voicing concerns about how those signatures were gathered.
Save Austin Now says the City Clerk has certified their petition, while the Travis County Democratic Party and activists are voicing concerns about how those signatures were gathered.
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.