AG Paxton uses end of federal probe to jab Cornyn, Biden
Attorney General Ken Paxton used the news that a federal investigation had ended to take shots at Sen. John Cornyn.
Controversial education bills move to full Texas House
Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
SB 3 could impact veterans using legal hemp products: FOX 7 Care Force
Mitch Fuller, the legislative chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss Texas Senate Bill 3, which would impact a lot of veterans who use currently legal hemp products.
SB 2, HB 2 headed to full Texas House
Two controversial education bills are moving to the full Texas House. School funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Texas Senate passes bill requiring local law enforcement to help federal deportation efforts
The Texas Senate passed a bill requiring local law enforcement to help with federal deportation efforts.
Austin drone company promotes school security system to lawmakers
State lawmakers were told a new security drone system, based in Austin, could help school districts comply with a new campus security law.
Texas Senate passes bill to ban soda, chips, and candy for food stamps
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban food stamp recipients from buying things like soda, chips and candy.
Texas Senate passes bill allowing teacher prayer
The Texas Senate passed a bill that will allow teachers to pray while on duty. While proponents argue that the bill clarifies existing rights, opponents fear it could lead to students being forced to pray.
Gov. Abbott directs Texas Rangers to investigate Plano Islamic center's proposed development
The proposed housing development from the East Plano Islamic Center is under scrutiny from some of the state's biggest leaders.
Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson testify in support of Texas film incentives bill
Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.
Candidates frustrated with Gov. Greg Abbott as TX-18 election date still hasn't been set
Governor Greg Abbott must schedule the special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with a narrow Republican margin in Congress, some are accusing the governor of intentionally dragging out the process to fill the seat in the heavily Democratic 18th District.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces possible censure over 'Hot Wheels' comment | Texas: The Issue Is
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing the possibility of a censure over comments she made about Gov. Greg Abbott last week.
Texas Democrats choose Kendall Scudder as next leader
Texas Democrats elected Kendall Scudder to be the party's next leader Saturday.
Texas special session threat, spying, and the loss of a political giant: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
Texas lawmakers discuss bills to clarify, toughen abortion laws
Texas has one of the toughest abortion laws in the country. It’s essentially a total ban that abortion advocates claim puts lives at risk. On Thursday, the Senate State Affairs committee took up three bills to address confusion about what's on the books.
Texas Senate passes DOGE bill to create state efficiency office
A bill that would create the Texas version of DOGE passed the Senate on Wednesday.
Texas bill aims to protect homeowners from getting fined for brown lawns during water restrictions
A bill in the Texas House aims to protect homeowners the next time their city says its residents need to cut back on water use.
Texas lawmakers consider ramping up school bus safety systems
Texas lawmakers had two bill hearings that would add more seat belts and cameras to school buses.
President Trump calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett a 'lowlife' after 'Hot Wheels' comment
President Donald Trump has called Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) a “lowlife" after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels."
Sen. John Cornyn officially launches reelection campaign
Sen. John Cornyn officially announced he would seek reelection to the Senate Wednesday.