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.
Texas governor signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks
The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks.
The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott ends federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas share their opinions on Abbott's decision to end federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits for Texans.
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas share their opinions on Abbott's decision to end federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits for Texans.
Gov. Abbott signs bill making alcohol to-go permanent in Texas
State lawmakers sent HB 1024 to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature at the end of April and Gov. Abbott has now signed it into law.
State lawmakers sent HB 1024 to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature at the end of April and Gov. Abbott has now signed it into law.
FOX 7 Discussion: 87th Texas Legislature nearing its end
Brian Ruddle with the Travis County GOP and Wesley Story with Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss how the Texas legislative session is going.
Brian Ruddle with the Travis County GOP and Wesley Story with Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss how the Texas legislative session is going.
Alcohol-to-go now law in Texas: 'Today is a great day for Texas restaurants'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1024 into law, making alcohol-to-go permanent.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1024 into law, making alcohol-to-go permanent.
City to enact four-phase plan to reinstate camping ban
The City of Austin voted loud and clear in favor of Prop B to reinstate the camping ban. Austin leaders introduced a 4-phase plan to do just that.
The City of Austin voted loud and clear in favor of Prop B to reinstate the camping ban. Austin leaders introduced a 4-phase plan to do just that.
Lawmakers debating bill that would fine those experiencing homelessness up to $500
House Bill 1925, has advanced through the house and it’s sparking conversation once more on what to do about those experiencing homelessness In the state.
House Bill 1925, has advanced through the house and it’s sparking conversation once more on what to do about those experiencing homelessness In the state.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott to face challengers for governor
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas discuss Gov. Abbott's vulnerability in 2022.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas discuss Gov. Abbott's vulnerability in 2022.
"We're still humans": Austin man reacts to camping ban reinstatement
One man experiencing homelessness downtown told FOX 7 Austin he has no idea where he’s going to go.
One man experiencing homelessness downtown told FOX 7 Austin he has no idea where he’s going to go.
Political consultant and public relations pioneer Julian Read dies
Read was an advisor to six presidents and he delivered the first briefing to the international media following President John F. Kennedy's assassination.
Read was an advisor to six presidents and he delivered the first briefing to the international media following President John F. Kennedy's assassination.
Controversial voting legislation SB 7 passes Texas House
Texas Republicans say Senate Bill 7 will “maintain election integrity,” while Democrats say it's designed to disenfranchise voters.
Texas Republicans say Senate Bill 7 will “maintain election integrity,” while Democrats say it's designed to disenfranchise voters.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas AG unblocks Twitter critics after lawsuit
ACLU of Texas attorney Kate Huddleston joins Mike Warren to discuss a lawsuit filed against Ken Paxton over blocking accounts on Twitter.
ACLU of Texas attorney Kate Huddleston joins Mike Warren to discuss a lawsuit filed against Ken Paxton over blocking accounts on Twitter.