'Frat House' bill would block Texas cities from limiting unrelated residents
The Texas Senate is expected to vote on a bill Monday that would strip cities of their ability to regulate how many unrelated people can live in a home.
The Texas Senate is expected to vote on a bill Monday that would strip cities of their ability to regulate how many unrelated people can live in a home.
Gov. Greg Abbott, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa discuss school choice bill
Senate Bill 2, the school choice bill, passed a House committee last week and it’s currently awaiting a debate on the full Texas House floor.
Senate Bill 2, the school choice bill, passed a House committee last week and it’s currently awaiting a debate on the full Texas House floor.
Former U.S. Attorney John Bash announced bid for Texas Attorney General
Former U.S. Attorney John Bash has announced his candidacy for Texas Attorney General, one day after Ken Paxton announced plans to run for Senate.
Former U.S. Attorney John Bash has announced his candidacy for Texas Attorney General, one day after Ken Paxton announced plans to run for Senate.
Ken Paxton announced bid for Senate; John Cornyn responds
Texas AG Ken Paxton has announced he is running to unseat longtime U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. What could that primary look like and what does this mean for the 2026 general election?
Texas AG Ken Paxton has announced he is running to unseat longtime U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. What could that primary look like and what does this mean for the 2026 general election?
Ken Paxton eyes John Cornyn's Senate seat. Here's what the polls show
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton officially announced his bid for US Senate on Tuesday, bringing a Republican primary challenge to incumbent John Cornyn.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton officially announced his bid for US Senate on Tuesday, bringing a Republican primary challenge to incumbent John Cornyn.
Will Ken Paxton have to resign as Texas AG to run for Senate?
Texas AG Ken Paxton announced a bid to run for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night.
Texas AG Ken Paxton announced a bid to run for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night.
Ken Paxton announces run for US Senate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he is challenging John Cornyn for his US Senate seat in 2026.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he is challenging John Cornyn for his US Senate seat in 2026.
Texas bill for hospital safety barriers clears critical vote
A deadly crash into an Austin hospital in 2024 brought about action at the Texas Capitol. Legislation was passed requiring the installation of safety barriers at the entrances to most hospitals in Texas.
A deadly crash into an Austin hospital in 2024 brought about action at the Texas Capitol. Legislation was passed requiring the installation of safety barriers at the entrances to most hospitals in Texas.
Democrats eye South Texas congressional district as seat to flip in 2026
National Democrats believe they can win Texas' 15th Congressional District.
National Democrats believe they can win Texas' 15th Congressional District.
Hearing held on legislation of Texas hemp industry
There was a hearing on legislation regarding the Texas hemp industry. A House bill scales back sales with new regulations, while a plan from the Senate is essentially a ban on all products with THC.
There was a hearing on legislation regarding the Texas hemp industry. A House bill scales back sales with new regulations, while a plan from the Senate is essentially a ban on all products with THC.
Gov. Abbott sets special election date to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant Congressional seat
Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation announcing that Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 will be the date of the special election to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant 18th Congressional District seat.
Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation announcing that Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 will be the date of the special election to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant 18th Congressional District seat.
Cornyn talks Paxton, Senate race, Tariffs | Texas: The Issue is
Sen. Cornyn opted against responding to Ken Paxton calling him "delusional." "I don't see the point of addressing comments by somebody who's not a candidate," Cornyn said.
Sen. Cornyn opted against responding to Ken Paxton calling him "delusional." "I don't see the point of addressing comments by somebody who's not a candidate," Cornyn said.
Trump tariffs and Hollywood stars testifying in Austin: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban food stamp recipients from buying things like soda, chips and candy.