Texas House passes bill restricting HOA fines for brown lawns
The Texas House passed a bill to restrict HOAs from issuing fines when lawns turn brown.
Texas bill would require schools to fund private schooling of students victimized by school employees
The bill targets situations where there is sexual misconduct, grooming and even a sexual relationship with a student.
Texas Senate sends school choice bill to Gov. Abbott's desk
After years of political infighting, school choice legislation is officially headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
House Bill 2988 looks at SLAPP lawsuits
HB 2988 centers around what?s called "SLAPP lawsuits" or strategic lawsuits against public participation. The bill would impact the Texas Citizens Participation Act, also known as TCPA. FOX's Steven Dial has more.
Abbott signs Texas DOGE bill
SB 14 became the first bill from the current legislative session to be signed into law by the governor. The bill is a Texas version of the controversial "Department of Government Efficiency" created by President Trump and run by Elon Musk.
Texas House takes first step towards banning cellphones in public classrooms
The Texas House on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
Gov. Abbott signs Texas DOGE bill
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a bill establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office.
Texas Senate to discuss school choice bill on Wednesday
The Texas Senate will take up the much-discussed school voucher bill on Wednesday as it looks to clear the final hurdles before sending the legislation to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
Texas Strip steak? Lawmakers consider renaming New York Strip
A political beef has brought about a surprising debate: Should New York Strip steaks be renamed as Texas Strips?
Texas Lottery executive director resigns following investigation of recent winning tickets
Texas Lottery Executive Director Ryan Mindell's resignation comes after questions about the legitimacy of the Texas Lottery earlier this year.
Ronald Reagan Blvd tollway study prompts concerns from Wilco residents
Williamson County commissioners have approved moving forward with plans to build a tollway along Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
Texas Legislature passes bill to create state's own form of DOGE
The Texas House and Senate have both passed Senate Bill 14, which would create a new office that looks to streamline state regulations and eliminate unnecessary rules.
$1 billion school choice program moves closer to Gov. Abbott's desk | Texas: The Issue Is
A bill to create education savings accounts for Texas students passed the House last week.
Fight against proposed rock crusher site in Burnet heads to Texas Capitol
New bills could force a controversial rock-crushing quarry in Burnet County to look elsewhere for development.
Texas school choice plan, education funding approved: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed that and other hot topics this week.
Here's the status of property tax relief in Texas
If you haven’t received your property tax notice, you will soon. County appraisal districts are in the process of mailing them out. At the same time, state lawmakers are working to provide some relief.
Leander ISD expects to remain in budget deficit despite additional funding
The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.
Texas House passes education savings accounts bill, school funding bill
The Texas House approved both a $1 billion school choice bill and a nearly $8 billion public education funding bill.
Texas lawmakers start process of finalizing state budget
Texas lawmakers have started the process of finalizing the budget, but it wasn't easy getting there.
Texas lawmakers consider bat protection bill
Texas lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would provide new protections for bats. SB 1285, filed by Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, would restrict how and when bats can be removed from buildings.