FOX 7 Discussion: Schools waiting on state to send $17.9B in federal relief

Libby Cohen with Raise Your Hand Texas joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the organization's push for federal COVID-19 funding to go to Texas schools.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Lt. Governor race in 2022

Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas talk about Mike Collier's chances in a race against Dan Patrick.

Abbott calls on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at immigration center

Abbott called on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at the Freeman Coliseum, where a number of unaccompanied migrant children are being housed.

Texas lawmakers pushing bills to expand healthcare, transparency

With a deadly pandemic still lingering, lawmakers in the Texas House have turned their attention to improving access to doctors, healing drugs and vital therapies.

Texas House committee taking up homeless legislation

A Texas House committee is set to take up legislation that would make it harder for cities to buy hotels and convert them into housing for the homeless.

FOX 7 Discussion: Are Abbott's orders effective for COVID-19 response?

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss possible confusion with Abbott's COVID-19 executive orders.

FOX 7 Discussion: State Rep. Talarico on effort to cap insulin costs

State Rep. James Talarico (D-Round Rock) joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about House Bill 40, which would cap out-of-pocket costs for insulin.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accuses Senate Bill 7 critics of lying

During a news conference to defend Senate Bill 7, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made no effort to hide his anger at his political critics.

Abbott issues executive order prohibiting "vaccine passports" in Texas

On Tuesday, many groups that receive “public funds” were scrambling to determine how Abbott's order will impact them, if at all.

Talarico reveals he has diabetes while introducing insulin legislation

State Rep. James Talarico, the primary author of HB 40, revealed he almost died before being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2018.

Lt. Gov. Patrick talks about proposed voting restrictions legislation

The Texas Senate approved Senate Bill 7, or the Election & Ballot Security bill, last week and it will move on to the House.   

Abbott issues order against ‘vaccine passports’ in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott said Texans will not have to prove they've gotten the COVID-19 vaccine -- at least not to state and local governmental officials.

Austin city leaders speak out against proposed amplified sound bill

Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Austin City Council members, residents, and venue owners are speaking out against House Bill 3813. 

FOX 7 Discussion: Calls for NCAA to follow MLB’s lead

Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas talk about calls for the NCAA to pull games from Texas.

Gov. Abbott declines to throw out first pitch for Rangers opening day

Gov. Greg Abbott has declined to throw out the first pitch at today's Rangers home opener because of controversy surrounding Major League Baseball and Georgia's new voting law.

Family of George Floyd, activists rally for police reform at Texas Capitol

Those that came together weren’t just gathering to honor George Floyd. They were fighting for something they believe could bring change, the George Floyd Act.