FOX 7 Discussion: Texas legislative session begins Tuesday
Patrick Svitek, primary political correspondent for the Texas Tribune, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to preview the new Texas legislative session starting Tuesday.
Patrick Svitek, primary political correspondent for the Texas Tribune, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to preview the new Texas legislative session starting Tuesday.
FOX 7 Discussion: Calls for investigation into Ken Paxton
State Rep. Chris Turner joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about calls for the Texas legislatures to investigate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
State Rep. Chris Turner joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about calls for the Texas legislatures to investigate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Calls for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz to resign come after U.S. Capitol riot
It’s claimed the mob that swept into the US Capitol on Wednesday was emboldened by earlier statements from the Texas Senator.
It’s claimed the mob that swept into the US Capitol on Wednesday was emboldened by earlier statements from the Texas Senator.
Rep. Al Green co-leading effort to impeach President Trump
US Rep. Al Green is co-leading the effort to remove President Donald Trump from office through a lightning-quick impeachment process.
US Rep. Al Green is co-leading the effort to remove President Donald Trump from office through a lightning-quick impeachment process.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee introduces Articles of Impeachment against President Trump
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has introduced Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has introduced Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Texas Democrats call for Ted Cruz’s resignation for Electoral College challenge, inspiring rioters
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is facing criticism and calls for him to step down for his involvement in challenging the results of the 2020 election and what critics say is his role in inspiring rioters at the Capitol.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is facing criticism and calls for him to step down for his involvement in challenging the results of the 2020 election and what critics say is his role in inspiring rioters at the Capitol.
Legislation filed to limit Texas governor's disaster powers
The legislation, according to state Rep. Drew Springer, is not a personal critique on how the governor has managed the state response to the pandemic.
The legislation, according to state Rep. Drew Springer, is not a personal critique on how the governor has managed the state response to the pandemic.
Congressman Kevin Brady tests positive for COVID-19, now quarantining
Congressman Kevin Brady says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Congressman Kevin Brady says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Texas State Capitol reopens under new rules due to COVID-19
The entire complex was put into lockdown back in the middle of March, but Tuesday, the massive doors leading inside the main building constantly swung open.
The entire complex was put into lockdown back in the middle of March, but Tuesday, the massive doors leading inside the main building constantly swung open.
Elected officials sworn in during ceremony in Williamson County
A ceremony is being held outside the Williamson County Historic Courthouse to swear in newly elected officials.
A ceremony is being held outside the Williamson County Historic Courthouse to swear in newly elected officials.
'It's that easy!' Texas Gov. Greg Abbott receives COVID-19 vaccine in Austin
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott received the COVID-19 vaccine at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott received the COVID-19 vaccine at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin.
State officials announce Texas Capitol will reopen on January 4
State officials have announced that the Texas Capitol is set to reopen on January 4.
State officials have announced that the Texas Capitol is set to reopen on January 4.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin City Council runoff election results
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the results of the recent Austin City Council runoff election.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the results of the recent Austin City Council runoff election.
Kelly wins District 6, Alter hangs on to District 10 seat in Austin runoff
Kelly’s victory was a major upset. In November Flannigan earned 40 percent of the vote, while Kelly had 33. Alter secured 34 percent of the vote, Virden pulled 25.
Kelly’s victory was a major upset. In November Flannigan earned 40 percent of the vote, while Kelly had 33. Alter secured 34 percent of the vote, Virden pulled 25.
Texas electors cast Electoral College ballots for Trump
Texas electors stood with President Trump and on Monday, they gave each of the Lone Star State’s 38 votes to Trump.
Texas electors stood with President Trump and on Monday, they gave each of the Lone Star State’s 38 votes to Trump.
Texas AG questions Supreme Court ruling, says 'this was our only chance'
Texas AG Ken Paxton insists his state's voters were harmed by the way other states made changes to their election processes.
Texas AG Ken Paxton insists his state's voters were harmed by the way other states made changes to their election processes.
Alter, Virden to face-off in Dec. 15 runoff for District 10 seat
In the general election, incumbent Alison Alter won 34 percent of the vote, challenger Jennifer Virden won 25 percent, bringing them to a runoff.
In the general election, incumbent Alison Alter won 34 percent of the vote, challenger Jennifer Virden won 25 percent, bringing them to a runoff.
Texas GOP chair says 'law-abiding states' should 'form a union' after SCOTUS rejects election suit
In the last line of his statement, Chairman Allen West says "Perhaps law-abiding states should bond together and form a Union of states that will abide by the constitution.”
In the last line of his statement, Chairman Allen West says "Perhaps law-abiding states should bond together and form a Union of states that will abide by the constitution.”
3 indicted in Harris County for alleged roles in fraudulent election schemes
A grand jury indicted three individuals for two alleged schemes intended to affect the outcomes in two Texas House of Representatives’ local districts during the 2020 election cycle, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
A grand jury indicted three individuals for two alleged schemes intended to affect the outcomes in two Texas House of Representatives’ local districts during the 2020 election cycle, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy isn't joining election lawsuit – here's why
"I cannot support an effort that will almost certainly fail on grounds of standing," Roy said
"I cannot support an effort that will almost certainly fail on grounds of standing," Roy said