How every Texas House member voted on releasing Epstein files
The House of Representatives and Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that mandates the Justice Department to release all case files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House of Representatives and Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that mandates the Justice Department to release all case files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
AG Paxton sues Central Texas school districts for refusing to display Ten Commandments in classrooms
Two Central Texas school districts are being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for refusing to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Two Central Texas school districts are being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for refusing to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Texas Governor Abbott bans Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR from owning land in Texas
The new designation immediately subjects both groups and their affiliates to heightened penalties and prohibits them from buying or acquiring land in Texas.
The new designation immediately subjects both groups and their affiliates to heightened penalties and prohibits them from buying or acquiring land in Texas.
Runoff election date set for vacant U.S. House seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has set the date for the runoff election to fill late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat in Congress.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has set the date for the runoff election to fill late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat in Congress.
SNAP freeze ends as food banks talk lingering financial 'ripple effect'
Following the end of the government shutdown, full SNAP benefits are being restored to Central Texans on or after November 14, though organizations like the Central Texas Food Bank predict a continued ripple effect from the disruption.
Following the end of the government shutdown, full SNAP benefits are being restored to Central Texans on or after November 14, though organizations like the Central Texas Food Bank predict a continued ripple effect from the disruption.
Texas lawmakers ask Trump for priority when reimbursing border security efforts
After President Donald Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed in July, states who spent their own money on U.S. border security are still waiting on the $13.5 billion allocated for reimbursement.
After President Donald Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed in July, states who spent their own money on U.S. border security are still waiting on the $13.5 billion allocated for reimbursement.
Gov. Abbott speaks in Sun City
Governor Abbott's re-election campaign is already underway in Central Texas. He spoke Thursday night at the Sun City Republican Club. FOX 7 Austin's Bryanna Carroll reports.
Governor Abbott's re-election campaign is already underway in Central Texas. He spoke Thursday night at the Sun City Republican Club. FOX 7 Austin's Bryanna Carroll reports.
Texas campus free speech rules under review by special committee
A hearing at the Texas State Capitol Thursday was held to review new laws that clamp down on college campus protests, while also protecting free speech.
A hearing at the Texas State Capitol Thursday was held to review new laws that clamp down on college campus protests, while also protecting free speech.
Lawmakers re-examining college campus speech rules
A hearing at the Texas State Capitol Thursday was held to review new laws that clamp down on college campus protests, while also protecting free speech.
A hearing at the Texas State Capitol Thursday was held to review new laws that clamp down on college campus protests, while also protecting free speech.
Texas A&M tightens restrictions on professors teaching race, gender topics
At the end of a two-day-long meeting of the board of regents, Texas A&M leaders voted in favor of strengthening regulation of race and gender studies.
At the end of a two-day-long meeting of the board of regents, Texas A&M leaders voted in favor of strengthening regulation of race and gender studies.
Texas property owners will be better protected under new laws soon to go into effect
It will soon be harder for someone to commit a crime in Texas that, up until now, has been relatively easy to do.
It will soon be harder for someone to commit a crime in Texas that, up until now, has been relatively easy to do.
How every Texas House member voted on reopening the government
Twenty-four of the 25 House Republicans from Texas voted to pass a bill ending the nation's longest government shutdown (43 days).
Twenty-four of the 25 House Republicans from Texas voted to pass a bill ending the nation's longest government shutdown (43 days).
Student speech under scrutiny as Texas lawmakers hold first hearing after Charlie Kirk's death
Texas lawmakers are holding their initial hearing Thursday to review campus expression at public universities, an effort sparked by student reactions following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Texas lawmakers are holding their initial hearing Thursday to review campus expression at public universities, an effort sparked by student reactions following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Former Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor’s race, pledging ethics reform
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Trump endorses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection
The endorsement comes days after Abbott announced his campaign for his fourth term in office.
The endorsement comes days after Abbott announced his campaign for his fourth term in office.
How does the government shutdown impact Austin's airport?
A final vote to reopen the federal government is expected on Wednesday, Nov. 12. That legislative process, which started in the U.S. Senate Monday night, will not immediately end the chaos at places like airports.
A final vote to reopen the federal government is expected on Wednesday, Nov. 12. That legislative process, which started in the U.S. Senate Monday night, will not immediately end the chaos at places like airports.
Partial SNAP benefits begin to hit Texans’ accounts
After weeks of uncertainty, some Texas SNAP recipients are beginning to receive partial payments.
After weeks of uncertainty, some Texas SNAP recipients are beginning to receive partial payments.
Neighbors work to save 'Fairy Alley' from being repaved
Several spots are in jeopardy of being covered up in Austin as part of the state’s plan to get rid of all street artwork. A South Austin neighborhood street alley, known as Fairy Alley, is asking the state to make an exception and leave the fairies alone.
Several spots are in jeopardy of being covered up in Austin as part of the state’s plan to get rid of all street artwork. A South Austin neighborhood street alley, known as Fairy Alley, is asking the state to make an exception and leave the fairies alone.
Governor Greg Abbott announces campaign for fourth term
Greg Abbott is hoping Texas voters will re-elect him to another term as governor.
Greg Abbott is hoping Texas voters will re-elect him to another term as governor.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.