Trans Pride Flags waved at Texas Capitol as anti-transgender bill misses deadline
Footage by Texas State Rep Erin Zwiener shows transgender pride flags being held at the Texas State Capitol as the controversial SB29 ran out of time.
Footage by Texas State Rep Erin Zwiener shows transgender pride flags being held at the Texas State Capitol as the controversial SB29 ran out of time.
'Bo’s Law', named after Botham Jean, passing in the Texas Legislature
Bo’s Law largely has to do with body cameras and making sure officers keep them on.
Bo’s Law largely has to do with body cameras and making sure officers keep them on.
George Floyd Act falling short, despite some smaller reforms passing
Among other changes, the George Floyd Act would have removed so-called “qualified immunity”, which in many cases protects officers from civil lawsuits.
Among other changes, the George Floyd Act would have removed so-called “qualified immunity”, which in many cases protects officers from civil lawsuits.
Constitutional carry awaiting signature from Gov. Abbott
Constitutional carry has landed on Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after being approved through the legislative session.
Constitutional carry has landed on Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after being approved through the legislative session.
Austin marks one year since George Floyd's death sparked protests
One year later, advocates who took to the streets after the death of George Floyd are hoping their words echoed months ago still resonate.
One year later, advocates who took to the streets after the death of George Floyd are hoping their words echoed months ago still resonate.
Texas lawmakers move forward legislation making it difficult for cities to defund police
One year after the killing of Texas native George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, lawmakers at the Texas Capitol are moving bills forward that prevent cities from defunding police.
One year after the killing of Texas native George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, lawmakers at the Texas Capitol are moving bills forward that prevent cities from defunding police.
Texans could carry handguns without a permit under bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk
A measure long sought by conservative activists allowing Texans to carry handguns without a license is on the cusp of becoming law after the Texas Senate on Monday approved a compromise on the bill, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott.
A measure long sought by conservative activists allowing Texans to carry handguns without a license is on the cusp of becoming law after the Texas Senate on Monday approved a compromise on the bill, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas lawmakers look to pass key legislation as session winds down
Lawmakers are trying to get bills passed before the end of the session in a week.
Lawmakers are trying to get bills passed before the end of the session in a week.
Texas Senate passes new version of HB 3979, which would restrict teaching critical race theory in schools
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
Local governments now face fines if they require masks
This week, Abbott took power away from local officials when it comes to making masks mandatory in government-owned buildings.
This week, Abbott took power away from local officials when it comes to making masks mandatory in government-owned buildings.
Advocates rally for bill to help adoptees access birth certificates
The birth certificates are sealed by the state and difficult to access.
The birth certificates are sealed by the state and difficult to access.
Texas House, Senate lawmakers reach agreement on permitless carry bill
Texas Senate and House lawmakers reached an agreement on the controversial permitless carry bill.
Texas Senate and House lawmakers reached an agreement on the controversial permitless carry bill.
Game of 'political chicken' plays out under Texas Capitol dome
Walk-outs by state lawmakers have been done before. But in the past, it’s usually been part of a dispute down party lines.
Walk-outs by state lawmakers have been done before. But in the past, it’s usually been part of a dispute down party lines.
New Texas bill will set stricter rules for dogs left tied outside
A new bill on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk hopes to ensure dogs kept outside are treated humanely, requiring these pets to be provided with adequate shelter and water.
A new bill on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk hopes to ensure dogs kept outside are treated humanely, requiring these pets to be provided with adequate shelter and water.
Distillery group calling on lawmakers to 'Boot the Ban'
The focus of Boot the Ban" is SB 1013. The Bill would allow Distilleries and package stores to let customers buy and leave with their product after a Sunday visit, but only if that's approved by a local referendum.
The focus of Boot the Ban" is SB 1013. The Bill would allow Distilleries and package stores to let customers buy and leave with their product after a Sunday visit, but only if that's approved by a local referendum.
Bill to better protect Texas' power grid against another weather storm gaining steam
A plan to better protect the state's power grid against another winter weather freeze and blackout gained steam in a compromise bill that leaders in the Texas House of Representatives presented this week.
A plan to better protect the state's power grid against another winter weather freeze and blackout gained steam in a compromise bill that leaders in the Texas House of Representatives presented this week.
Texas legislature considers marijuana legislation as the clock ticks on 2021 session
With less than two weeks left in the 2021 Texas legislature session, three marijuana-related bills are still under consideration.
With less than two weeks left in the 2021 Texas legislature session, three marijuana-related bills are still under consideration.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Diana Gomez from Progress Texas share their opinions on the new law that would ban abortions as early as 6 weeks.
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Diana Gomez from Progress Texas share their opinions on the new law that would ban abortions as early as 6 weeks.
Texas bill could expand state's medical marijuana program
Families across Texas are hoping to get a bill moving forward that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program.
Families across Texas are hoping to get a bill moving forward that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program.
Legal challenges likely ahead for strict new Texas abortion law
The new Texas abortion law is set to take effect in September, but federal courts have mostly blocked states from enforcing similar abortion restrictions.
The new Texas abortion law is set to take effect in September, but federal courts have mostly blocked states from enforcing similar abortion restrictions.