Texas Senate committee advances teacher pay bill
video

A Texas Senate committee has voted to advance Senate Bill 26, a comprehensive bill that would increase teacher pay after public comment on Thursday.

Texas Lottery concerns: Bill filed to ban app, Internet purchase of lotto tickets

More Texas officials have joined calls for an evaluation of the Texas Lottery after a controversial $83.5 million ticket was purchased in north Austin.

Gov. Abbott defends GOP reforms at Austin conference

Governor Greg Abbott continues to push state lawmakers to pass school choice legislation, tax reform, and to do more on the border.

Texas Legislature latest, TEA head testifies, Cornyn vs Paxton, and more: TWITP

The stage was set this week for what could be a state legislative session of high drama and infighting. 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.

Elon Musk, Ted Cruz call for Texas House to pass school choice bill

Ted Cruz and Elon Musk are joining a growing number of people in Washington with eyes on the Texas lawmakers as school choice moves through the Texas House.

2026 US Senate: What new poll shows about possible Ken Paxton, John Cornyn race

Attorney General Ken Paxton is considering challenging sitting Senator John Cornyn for his seat in the Senate. A new poll from the University of Houston shows what Texas Republicans think of both men.

Texas lawmakers move forward on bail reform package

State lawmakers are moving forward on legislation to keep violent undocumented immigrants in jail. That's just one piece of the bail reform package, also known as Senate Bill 9.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls on House to pass bail reform package

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday called on the Texas House to pass a series of bills designed to reform the state's bail system for violent offenders.

Measure to lower Texas property taxes advances at State Capitol

The continuing cry for relief from ever rising property taxes is fully underway at the State Capitol with particular focus on slashing the burden for seniors.

New effort to lower property taxes moves through Texas legislature

SB 4 promises to provide more tax relief for homeowners and cash payments to local schools to replace a chunk of the revenue stream districts would lose.