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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Texas school shooting survivors asking lawmakers to reject some gun bills
School shooting survivors are asking Texas lawmakers to reject certain gun bills. They said they could have devastating consequences.
School shooting survivors are asking Texas lawmakers to reject certain gun bills. They said they could have devastating consequences.
Gov. Abbott on Trump tariffs, schools, THC ban | Texas: The Issue Is
Gov. Greg Abbott shared why he thinks school choice is necessary for Texas, his opinions on President Trump's tariffs and the push for bond reform.
Gov. Greg Abbott shared why he thinks school choice is necessary for Texas, his opinions on President Trump's tariffs and the push for bond reform.
House approves $337B state budget
The approved budget includes money for Education Savings Accounts, border security and property tax relief, while cutting funding for the Texas Lottery.
The approved budget includes money for Education Savings Accounts, border security and property tax relief, while cutting funding for the Texas Lottery.
Ken Paxton's Senate run, state budget, and Texas DOGE: 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.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Trump-endorsed re-election campaign
Dan Patrick announced he is running for a fourth term as Texas' Lieutenant Governor.
Dan Patrick announced he is running for a fourth term as Texas' Lieutenant Governor.
Texas Senate passes anti-squatter bill
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, an anti-squatter bill aimed at stopping people from living on property they don't own or rent without permission.
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, an anti-squatter bill aimed at stopping people from living on property they don't own or rent without permission.
Texas bill would prevent State Fair of Texas from prohibiting firearms
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.