Abortion bill labeled as priority by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick left pending in Texas House
Lawmakers failed to advance a bill to the Texas House floor that would block cities and counties from allocating public funds to nonprofits that help women travel out of the state to get abortions.
Lawmakers failed to advance a bill to the Texas House floor that would block cities and counties from allocating public funds to nonprofits that help women travel out of the state to get abortions.
'That's insanity and it has to stop': Gov. Abbott pushes for bond reform
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion to call for tougher bail standards.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion to call for tougher bail standards.
Texas House committee does not advance bill allowing prayer in schools
Lawmakers left a bill in House committee that would allow school districts to carve out time for prayer and reading of religious texts in school.
Lawmakers left a bill in House committee that would allow school districts to carve out time for prayer and reading of religious texts in school.
Texas lawmakers look to expand law on use of medical marijuana
Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state.
Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state.
Texas Lottery: Judge puts courier rule change on hold; lawmakers consider bill to shut it down
Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would shut down the Texas Lottery.
Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would shut down the Texas Lottery.
Texas Legislature in final stretch: FOX 7 Focus
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report, to talk about the final weeks of the Texas legislative session and what's still on the table.
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report, to talk about the final weeks of the Texas legislative session and what's still on the table.
Gov. Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
Texas bail reform, tariff turmoil, and possible THC ban: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
Texas THC ban: House amends Senate bill to allow some hemp products
The differences in the bills could lead to a clash between leaders in the House and Senate.
The differences in the bills could lead to a clash between leaders in the House and Senate.
Author of Texas bill to ban 'furries' in schools cannot come up with examples of it happening
The author of a bill that would ban “furries" in Texas public schools struggled to come up with examples of it actually happening when pressed during a committee meeting this week.
The author of a bill that would ban “furries" in Texas public schools struggled to come up with examples of it actually happening when pressed during a committee meeting this week.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Chair of Presidential Religious Liberty Commission
The Commission was established by Pres. Trump to focus on the foundations, awareness, and protection of religious liberty in the U.S.
The Commission was established by Pres. Trump to focus on the foundations, awareness, and protection of religious liberty in the U.S.
Texas Senate passed all 40 of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's priorities. Here's where they stand
The Texas Senate has passed all 40 bills identified by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as priorities for this legislative session.
The Texas Senate has passed all 40 bills identified by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as priorities for this legislative session.
Pres. Trump praises Texas for 'ultimate school choice' bill
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
Gov. Abbott to sign school choice bill into law on Saturday
Gov. Abbott will sign school choice into law Saturday.
Gov. Abbott will sign school choice into law Saturday.
Political ad transparency bill passes Texas House
The bill would require disclosure by an officeholder, candidate or political committee that used altered media in ads and spends more than $100 on political advertising.
The bill would require disclosure by an officeholder, candidate or political committee that used altered media in ads and spends more than $100 on political advertising.
Texas House passes bill banning minors from social media
House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.
House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.
Texas Senate passes bill clarifying when doctors can perform medically necessary abortions
The "Life of the Mother Act" clarifies what is considered a "life-threatening" situation for medical providers.
The "Life of the Mother Act" clarifies what is considered a "life-threatening" situation for medical providers.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott admonishes City of San Marcos for proposed Israel-Palestine resolution
The City of San Marcos has drawn the ire of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who says that a proposed resolution concerning Israel and Palestine seems "calculated" to violate Texas law.
The City of San Marcos has drawn the ire of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who says that a proposed resolution concerning Israel and Palestine seems "calculated" to violate Texas law.
Texas lawmakers advance bill to exempt police from deadly conduct charges
The Texas House voted on a bill that would protect on-duty law enforcement officers from deadly conduct prosecution.
The Texas House voted on a bill that would protect on-duty law enforcement officers from deadly conduct prosecution.
Texas Lottery Commission bans lottery couriers
In their April 29 meeting, the Texas Lottery Commission voted to ban the use of lottery couriers in the state. This comes after much scrutiny into courier services prompted by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
In their April 29 meeting, the Texas Lottery Commission voted to ban the use of lottery couriers in the state. This comes after much scrutiny into courier services prompted by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.