Rep. Sylvester Turner remembered: Reaction to former Houston mayor's death
Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died at the age of 70. Here's how leaders in Houston, Texas and across the U.S. are remembering him.
Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died at the age of 70. Here's how leaders in Houston, Texas and across the U.S. are remembering him.
Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett walks out of Trump speech: 'He's spewing all kinds of nonsense and bull****'
Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett was among the Democratic members of Congress to walk out of President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. Here's what she had to say.
Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett was among the Democratic members of Congress to walk out of President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. Here's what she had to say.
Texas Lottery concerns: Commission holds meeting amid investigations into courier services
The Texas Lottery Commission held a meeting Tuesday just two weeks after a controversial win in Austin triggered investigations into retail courier services.
The Texas Lottery Commission held a meeting Tuesday just two weeks after a controversial win in Austin triggered investigations into retail courier services.
Latest poll shows most Texans support school choice
A recent poll from Texas Southern shows most Texans support school voucher plans.
A recent poll from Texas Southern shows most Texans support school voucher plans.
Texas Senate committee discusses proposed ban on all THC products
A Texas Senate committee discussed one of the most controversial bills up for debate this session — a proposed ban on THC.
A Texas Senate committee discussed one of the most controversial bills up for debate this session — a proposed ban on THC.
Texas nurses advocate for policies at Nurse Day at the Capitol event
Hundreds of Texas nurses are hoping to make their voices heard on the biggest current issues in the state's health policy.
Hundreds of Texas nurses are hoping to make their voices heard on the biggest current issues in the state's health policy.
House Speaker Dustin Burrows on lowering taxes, school choice, Texas Lottery | Texas: The Issue is
House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about property tax cuts, school choice and the future of the Texas Lottery.
House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about property tax cuts, school choice and the future of the Texas Lottery.
Texas Lottery investigation, latest in legislative session: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.
Bill filed in Texas House would ban gender-affirming care for all Texans
Rep. Brent Money has filed a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for all Texans.
Rep. Brent Money has filed a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for all Texans.
Texas lawmakers threaten funding to public universities over DEI rules
State senators are threatening to withhold funding increases to public colleges and universities that cannot prove they are in compliance with the state's ban on DEI practices.
State senators are threatening to withhold funding increases to public colleges and universities that cannot prove they are in compliance with the state's ban on DEI practices.
L'Oreal Stepney: Gov. Abbott defends TWDB leader after DEI hiring practices accusations
The leader of the state's water supply was in tears after accusations of race-based hiring practices.
The leader of the state's water supply was in tears after accusations of race-based hiring practices.
Leander ISD cuts programs due to budget deficit leaving students upset
Lack of funding has put school districts like Leander ISD in a difficult position where they have to cut hundreds of positions and programs.
Lack of funding has put school districts like Leander ISD in a difficult position where they have to cut hundreds of positions and programs.
Texas gun violence prevention groups advocate for 'common-sense gun safety reforms'
Texas gun violence prevention groups gathered at the State Capitol. They are advocating for what they call ‘common sense gun safety reforms.’
Texas gun violence prevention groups gathered at the State Capitol. They are advocating for what they call ‘common sense gun safety reforms.’
Texas Senate passes SB 26 aiming give raises to teachers
Texas teachers are one step closer to getting a pay raise. On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 26, aimed at improving teacher pay and retention.
Texas teachers are one step closer to getting a pay raise. On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 26, aimed at improving teacher pay and retention.
Safety advocates urge passage of hands-free cellphone law
A Round Rock mom who lost her daughter to a distracted driver has joined an effort to create a statewide, hands-free phone law. The call to action was made at the state capitol by a group of roadway safety advocates.
A Round Rock mom who lost her daughter to a distracted driver has joined an effort to create a statewide, hands-free phone law. The call to action was made at the state capitol by a group of roadway safety advocates.
Texas House has enough votes to pass a school choice bill, Gov. Greg Abbott says
The governor is confident that there are enough votes in the House to pass school vouchers.
The governor is confident that there are enough votes in the House to pass school vouchers.
Texas has more than $194B to spend this legislative session
Texas House members learned Tuesday they have more than $194 billion to spend this legislative session. Speaker Dustin Burrows spoke about the revenue estimate and how it will factor into a new tax cut proposal.
Texas House members learned Tuesday they have more than $194 billion to spend this legislative session. Speaker Dustin Burrows spoke about the revenue estimate and how it will factor into a new tax cut proposal.
Hundreds march for increased public school funding
A rally was held at the state capitol Saturday calling for increased public school funding.
A rally was held at the state capitol Saturday calling for increased public school funding.
Federal Election Commission dismisses complaint that Ted Cruz violated campaign finance law
The Federal Election Commission dismissed claims that Sen. Ted Cruz violated campaign finance laws.
The Federal Election Commission dismissed claims that Sen. Ted Cruz violated campaign finance laws.
Texas Senate committee advances teacher pay bill
A Texas Senate committee has voted to advance Senate Bill 26, a comprehensive bill that would increase teacher pay after public comment on Thursday.
A Texas Senate committee has voted to advance Senate Bill 26, a comprehensive bill that would increase teacher pay after public comment on Thursday.