Rep. Al Green faces potential second censure after State of the Union disruption
U.S. Congressman Al Green could be censured for a second year in a row after he was escorted out of President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
U.S. Congressman Al Green could be censured for a second year in a row after he was escorted out of President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
Texas Senate primary becomes most expensive in U.S. history as spending tops $110M
The Texas Senate primary is now the most expensive in U.S. history with more than $110 million being spent on advertising.
The Texas Senate primary is now the most expensive in U.S. history with more than $110 million being spent on advertising.
Texas congressional races heat up
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski takes a look at some highly contested races in other parts of Texas, including one for Congress in the Houston area.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski takes a look at some highly contested races in other parts of Texas, including one for Congress in the Houston area.
Texas Senate Primary candidates Ken Paxton, John Cornyn attend Trump's State of the Union address
Texas Representative Troy Nehls has invited State Attorney General Ken Paxton to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, a move that brings the contentious Texas Republican Senate primary between Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn to the national stage.
Texas Representative Troy Nehls has invited State Attorney General Ken Paxton to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, a move that brings the contentious Texas Republican Senate primary between Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn to the national stage.
Texas sues Aid Access over mailing abortion pills to residents
Texas has filed a lawsuit against the international organization Aid Access, alleging the group is violating state law by mailing abortion-inducing pills to Texas residents.
Texas has filed a lawsuit against the international organization Aid Access, alleging the group is violating state law by mailing abortion-inducing pills to Texas residents.
Texas Secretary of State voting update: March 3 Primary Election Guide
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson is urging voters to use official resources and prepare for the upcoming March 3 Primary Election as early voting totals surpass one million.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson is urging voters to use official resources and prepare for the upcoming March 3 Primary Election as early voting totals surpass one million.
More than 100K Central Texans cast early votes as primary tensions flare
As early voting enters its second week, more than one million voters have cast their ballots across the state.
As early voting enters its second week, more than one million voters have cast their ballots across the state.
Demand surges for Texas Education Freedom Accounts with 123,000+ student applications filed
Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.
Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.
More than 1 million votes cast during early voting
As we enter the second week of early voting, more than a million votes have been cast across the state. Central Texans are playing a part in that surge as voters have wasted no time heading to the ballot box.
As we enter the second week of early voting, more than a million votes have been cast across the state. Central Texans are playing a part in that surge as voters have wasted no time heading to the ballot box.
Texas Democrats outpacing GOP in early vote count
Data from the Texas Secretary of State's Office shows Democrats are currently slightly ahead of Republicans at the ballot box. Both parties are outpacing the number of early votes made at the same point in 2022.
Data from the Texas Secretary of State's Office shows Democrats are currently slightly ahead of Republicans at the ballot box. Both parties are outpacing the number of early votes made at the same point in 2022.
Last week of early voting kicks off
The last week of early voting kicked off on Monday, and with more than a million votes cast so far, the turnout is outpacing the last midterm election.
The last week of early voting kicked off on Monday, and with more than a million votes cast so far, the turnout is outpacing the last midterm election.
Texas rep calls for public hearing on alleged state cover-up of ICE shooting
A Democratic state representative is demanding a public hearing of his committee regarding the alleged Texas cover-up of a fatal shooting involving a federal immigration officer in South Padre Island.
A Democratic state representative is demanding a public hearing of his committee regarding the alleged Texas cover-up of a fatal shooting involving a federal immigration officer in South Padre Island.
South Texas primaries show signs of new political turbulence for Dems, Republicans
As early voting wraps up its first week, there are new questions about how immigration enforcement is factoring into voter turnout and if that issue continues after the primary votes are counted.
As early voting wraps up its first week, there are new questions about how immigration enforcement is factoring into voter turnout and if that issue continues after the primary votes are counted.
Texas Primary: First week of early voting wraps up
As early voting wraps up its first week, there are new questions about how immigration enforcement is factoring into voter turnout. And, if that issue will continue after the Primary votes are counted.
As early voting wraps up its first week, there are new questions about how immigration enforcement is factoring into voter turnout. And, if that issue will continue after the Primary votes are counted.
Texas Democrats accuse comptroller of excluding Islamic schools from voucher program
Texas Democrats are claiming acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is acting outside the scope of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or school voucher, law and excluding schools based on religious identity.
Texas Democrats are claiming acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is acting outside the scope of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or school voucher, law and excluding schools based on religious identity.
Texas GOP Senate race looking more like a toss up, recent polling shows
Recent polling shows the race for the GOP senate nomination has tightened up with a potential toss-up leading into a May runoff.
Recent polling shows the race for the GOP senate nomination has tightened up with a potential toss-up leading into a May runoff.
Texas GOP Senate race is heating up
Recent polling shows the race for the Senate GOP nomination has tightened up. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt seem to be in a toss up with the battle extending into a May runoff.
Recent polling shows the race for the Senate GOP nomination has tightened up. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt seem to be in a toss up with the battle extending into a May runoff.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran grow
President Trump is issuing an ultimatum to Iran, telling Tehran to make a deal to get rid of its nuclear program or bad things will happen. Trump is gathering the most U.S. air power in the Middle East since the Iraq War amid signs the Islamic Republic is gearing up to defend itself.
President Trump is issuing an ultimatum to Iran, telling Tehran to make a deal to get rid of its nuclear program or bad things will happen. Trump is gathering the most U.S. air power in the Middle East since the Iraq War amid signs the Islamic Republic is gearing up to defend itself.
Texas GOP attorney general candidates bring hard hits, pitches during debate
A debate between the four Republicans who want to replace outgoing AG Ken Paxton took place in Dallas. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski took a look at that and how Ken Paxton and John Cornyn shared tough words in their race for Senate.
A debate between the four Republicans who want to replace outgoing AG Ken Paxton took place in Dallas. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski took a look at that and how Ken Paxton and John Cornyn shared tough words in their race for Senate.
Texas GOP AG candidates have debate in Dallas
A debate between the four republicans who want to replace outgoing AG Ken Paxton took place in Dallas. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski took a look at that and how Paxton and John Cornyn shared tough words in their race for Senate.
A debate between the four republicans who want to replace outgoing AG Ken Paxton took place in Dallas. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski took a look at that and how Paxton and John Cornyn shared tough words in their race for Senate.



















