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.
Special session has begun at the Texas Capitol and tensions are heavy
With some controversial bills on the Governor's call for the special session, the possibility of another Democrat walkout is not ruled out if legislatures can't find a compromise.
With some controversial bills on the Governor's call for the special session, the possibility of another Democrat walkout is not ruled out if legislatures can't find a compromise.
Austin city manager to unveil preliminary city budget Friday
Flooding, public safety, and helping those affected by COVID-19 are all on the radar for council members as they await to hear the proposed budget.
Flooding, public safety, and helping those affected by COVID-19 are all on the radar for council members as they await to hear the proposed budget.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Legislature funding fight
Texas Tribune political reporter Patrick Svitek joins Mike Warren to talk about the upcoming special session.
Texas Tribune political reporter Patrick Svitek joins Mike Warren to talk about the upcoming special session.
Texas Legislature Special Session agenda released by Gov. Abbott
A number of hot issue items are on the agenda following Texas Democrats' walkout on the final night of the 87th Legislative Session.
A number of hot issue items are on the agenda following Texas Democrats' walkout on the final night of the 87th Legislative Session.
FOX 7 Discussion: Special session set to start in 2 days
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Texas Democratic Party executive director Jamarr Brown discuss what could possibly be on the table.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Texas Democratic Party executive director Jamarr Brown discuss what could possibly be on the table.
Georgetown City Council member resigns
Rachael Jonrowe, who represents District 6 in Georgetown, had announced her intention to resign in June, citing personal reasons.
Rachael Jonrowe, who represents District 6 in Georgetown, had announced her intention to resign in June, citing personal reasons.
Allen West announces he is running against Governor Abbott
Texas GOP Chairman Allen West announced Sunday he is running for governor, challenging fellow Republican Greg Abbott.
Texas GOP Chairman Allen West announced Sunday he is running for governor, challenging fellow Republican Greg Abbott.
Texas State Senator Jane Nelson announces she will not seek re-election in 2022
Long-time State Senator Jane Nelson, of Flower Mound, will not run for re-election in 2022.
Long-time State Senator Jane Nelson, of Flower Mound, will not run for re-election in 2022.
Texans with disabilities fear voting will get harder for them as special session on GOP restrictions nears
Texans with disabilities also face the prospect of new barriers to the ballot box.
Texans with disabilities also face the prospect of new barriers to the ballot box.
Texas parents seek help from lawmakers for child with autism suffering worsening health conditions
A popular autistic teen and business owner is in a crisis that is baffling doctors and frightening her parents.
A popular autistic teen and business owner is in a crisis that is baffling doctors and frightening her parents.
Allen West announces he is running against Gov. Greg Abbott in Republican primary
The Texas GOP chairman made his campaign official Sunday.
The Texas GOP chairman made his campaign official Sunday.
"Everything is on the table": Democrats mull options for special session, including another walkout
After killing Republicans' priority voting bill during the regular legislative session, Democratic lawmakers are mulling how to try to stop it in the special session that starts July 8.
After killing Republicans' priority voting bill during the regular legislative session, Democratic lawmakers are mulling how to try to stop it in the special session that starts July 8.