Debate on bringing religion into Texas classrooms heads to state level
The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.
Why Texas Latinos voted for Donald Trump | Texas: The Issue Is
Republicans say they must act immediately to make sure the staggering shift away from Texas Democrats is permanent.
Big decisions impact political careers, controversial death row case: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
Texas committee looks at link between bad nutrition and chronic disease
State senators met to talk about ways to increase nutrition and decrease chronic health problems.
Texas lawmakers file bills looking to make Daylight Saving Time year-round
Multiple bills and joint resolutions were filed by Texas lawmakers on Tuesday looking to make daylight saving time permanent year-round. Even if a bill is passed, it could be a long road to see the change.
What went wrong for Democrats on election night? | Texas: The Issue is
On election night, Donald Trump won reelection in convincing fashion, but it wasn't just the presidential election where Democrats fell short in Texas.
Election fallout and looking toward the regular session: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts take a look at some of the big stories this week.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says school choice will be a priority for the Senate
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday that school choice would be a top priority in the Texas Senate this session.
Texas Democratic chair steps down: 'Voters sent a clear message to our party'
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa has announced his resignation following the party's poor showing in the 2024 election.
2024 Presidential Election: How Central Texas counties voted compared to past elections
Donald Trump outperformed his 2020 campaign in Central Texas on his way to winning the state for the third consecutive presidential election.
How did Central Texas' U.S. Senate votes compare to previous elections?
Ted Cruz's performance in the 2024 election improved from 2018, but the senator still under performed compared to Donald Trump.
New faces, same majority when TX legislature reconvenes
34 new lawmakers will head to the Texas state house when the 89th legislative session begins in January.
Jose Garza wins reelection as Travis County District Attorney
Jose Garza wins reelection as Travis County District Attorney.
Donald Trump flips Texas border county red for first time in more than 100 years
Starr County had not voted for a Republican in a presidential election since 1896. Hillary Clinton won the county by 60 percentage points in 2016.
2024 Presidential Election: How Texas voted by county
How did your county vote in the presidential race? Check our map.
Abbott’s school voucher plan now has more than enough support
Gov. Greg Abbott is ready to push his school voucher plan again. This time, he has a lot more support.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred: 'You can't just be a patriot when your side wins'
Colin Allred spoke to his supporters Tuesday night in Dallas after Ted Cruz declared victory in the US Senate race for Texas. Watch Allred's full concession speech.
Wes Virdell wins in Texas House District 53
Wes Virdell wins in House District 53 to claim the seat left by outgoing Republican Rep. Andrew Murr.
Julie Johnson to become first LGBTQ+ Congress member from the South
Texas state Rep. Julie Johnson (D) will take over the seat vacated by Colin Allred. Johnson will be the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent Texas, and all of the South, in Congress.
Incumbent Michael Cloud wins US House District 27 seat
Incumbent Michael Cloud faced off against Democrat Tanya Lloyd in the general election for US House Texas District 27 on November 5, 2024.