Texas to vote on bill that would ban camping in public spaces

The possibility of a statewide ban comes as Austin leaders have been meeting at a summit to develop a new strategy to address the area's homeless struggles.

‘Cati’s bill’ aims to protect Texas children who cannot swim

Cati's Bill would require childcare providers to identify kids who can't swim and make sure they are fitted for a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket before going near any water.

Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action rally for gun reform

Volunteers gathered at the Texas State Capitol as part of “Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund’s Road Trip for Background Checks.”

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.