FOX 7 Discussion: Texas gains 2 seats in Congress following 2020 census
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Rose Clouston, the voter protection director at the Texas Democratic Party, talk about Texas gaining two seats.
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Rose Clouston, the voter protection director at the Texas Democratic Party, talk about Texas gaining two seats.
Texas Senate votes to ban medical gender transition of minors
Kai Shappley and kids like her are at the core of an intense controversy that has finally reached the floor of the Texas Senate.
Kai Shappley and kids like her are at the core of an intense controversy that has finally reached the floor of the Texas Senate.
Voters head to polls for final day of early voting in May election
From Austin to surrounding communities, there are several issues on the ballot that could shape the future of these cities and towns.
From Austin to surrounding communities, there are several issues on the ballot that could shape the future of these cities and towns.
Homeless camping debate playing out in Texas Legislature as well
Legislation to create a statewide ban on homeless camping went up for debate at the Texas State Capitol.
Legislation to create a statewide ban on homeless camping went up for debate at the Texas State Capitol.
Texas will gain two seats in Congress as residents of color drive population gains
Texas will continue to see its political clout grow as it gains two additional congressional seats following the 2020 census, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday.
Texas will continue to see its political clout grow as it gains two additional congressional seats following the 2020 census, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday.
Travis County Clerk surprised by low voter turnout in May election
As of Thursday, less than 5 percent of registered voters in Travis County had cast their ballot.
As of Thursday, less than 5 percent of registered voters in Travis County had cast their ballot.
City of Wimberley cancels May 1 general election
The city of Wimberley has canceled its May 1 general election due to all candidates running unopposed.
The city of Wimberley has canceled its May 1 general election due to all candidates running unopposed.
Murdered Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen deserves same respect as George Floyd, Biden must act, family says
Lawmakers re-introducing the 'I Am Vanessa Guillen' Act one year after the 20-year-old Army specialist disappeared from her Texas base.
Lawmakers re-introducing the 'I Am Vanessa Guillen' Act one year after the 20-year-old Army specialist disappeared from her Texas base.
City leaders vote in Austin election as Prop B debate continues
If passed, Prop B would restore the city-wide camping ban, reinstate the sit and lie ordinance in parts of downtown and the UT Austin campus, and eliminate panhandling from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
If passed, Prop B would restore the city-wide camping ban, reinstate the sit and lie ordinance in parts of downtown and the UT Austin campus, and eliminate panhandling from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Border crisis: Sens. Cornyn, Sinema to introduce bipartisan bill targeting migrant surge
A bipartisan bill aimed at blunting the southern border crisis will reportedly be introduced by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz.
A bipartisan bill aimed at blunting the southern border crisis will reportedly be introduced by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas bill would allow permitless carry of handguns
Ed Scruggs from Texas Gun Sense joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the permitless carry bill that will be voted on in the Texas Senate.
Ed Scruggs from Texas Gun Sense joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the permitless carry bill that will be voted on in the Texas Senate.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Climate Plan hopes to reduce carbon emissions
Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, talks about the Texas Climate Plan, a package of 41 bills that would reduce carbon emissions and increase regulation of the fossil fuel industry.
Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, talks about the Texas Climate Plan, a package of 41 bills that would reduce carbon emissions and increase regulation of the fossil fuel industry.
Gov. Abbott casts ballot in city of Austin local election
Gov. Greg Abbott cast his ballot Tuesday in the city of Austin's local election and says that he voted yes on Proposition B.
Gov. Greg Abbott cast his ballot Tuesday in the city of Austin's local election and says that he voted yes on Proposition B.
FOX 7 Discussion: Push to make Texas more 'cannabis-friendly'
Jax Finkel, executive director of Texas NORML, joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the push in the Texas legislature regarding marijuana.
Jax Finkel, executive director of Texas NORML, joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the push in the Texas legislature regarding marijuana.
Hearing set for Cedar Park land acquisition fight
On Wednesday, a long-running fight may end over the acquisition of some of the property owned by Tina and John Mallach along the new Bell Boulevard.
On Wednesday, a long-running fight may end over the acquisition of some of the property owned by Tina and John Mallach along the new Bell Boulevard.
Local leaders respond to verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
Austin-area and Texas leaders are responding to the guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Austin-area and Texas leaders are responding to the guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Activists continue fight to stop controversial Texas voting bill
Local activists continue efforts to try and stop a controversial voting bill that's making its way through the Texas Legislature.
Local activists continue efforts to try and stop a controversial voting bill that's making its way through the Texas Legislature.
Activists protest at state Capitol, opposing election reform bills
Activists and faith leaders are calling for the halt of SB 7 and HB 6, which they say propose changes that are examples of voter suppression.
Activists and faith leaders are calling for the halt of SB 7 and HB 6, which they say propose changes that are examples of voter suppression.
Texas could use psychedelic to treat PTSD in veterans
House Bill 1802 calls on the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a clinical study on psilocybin’s impact on veterans with PTSD.
House Bill 1802 calls on the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a clinical study on psilocybin’s impact on veterans with PTSD.
Texas House gives initial approval to 'constitutional carry,' would allow gun carrying without permit
The Texas House on Thursday gave an initial OK to a bill that would allow handguns to be carried without a permit, marking a win for gun rights activists who have for years pushed the measure at the Legislature but a blow to El Paso Democrats who have been fighting for gun safety measures since the 2019 massacre in their hometown.
The Texas House on Thursday gave an initial OK to a bill that would allow handguns to be carried without a permit, marking a win for gun rights activists who have for years pushed the measure at the Legislature but a blow to El Paso Democrats who have been fighting for gun safety measures since the 2019 massacre in their hometown.