Leander ISD expects to remain in budget deficit despite additional funding
The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.
The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.
Texas House passes education savings accounts bill, school funding bill
The Texas House approved both a $1 billion school choice bill and a nearly $8 billion public education funding bill.
The Texas House approved both a $1 billion school choice bill and a nearly $8 billion public education funding bill.
Texas lawmakers start process of finalizing state budget
Texas lawmakers have started the process of finalizing the budget, but it wasn't easy getting there.
Texas lawmakers have started the process of finalizing the budget, but it wasn't easy getting there.
Texas lawmakers consider bat protection bill
Texas lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would provide new protections for bats. SB 1285, filed by Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, would restrict how and when bats can be removed from buildings.
Texas lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would provide new protections for bats. SB 1285, filed by Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, would restrict how and when bats can be removed from buildings.
Texas school shooting survivors asking lawmakers to reject some gun bills
School shooting survivors are asking Texas lawmakers to reject certain gun bills. They said they could have devastating consequences.
School shooting survivors are asking Texas lawmakers to reject certain gun bills. They said they could have devastating consequences.
Gov. Abbott on Trump tariffs, schools, THC ban | Texas: The Issue Is
Gov. Greg Abbott shared why he thinks school choice is necessary for Texas, his opinions on President Trump's tariffs and the push for bond reform.
Gov. Greg Abbott shared why he thinks school choice is necessary for Texas, his opinions on President Trump's tariffs and the push for bond reform.
House approves $337B state budget
The approved budget includes money for Education Savings Accounts, border security and property tax relief, while cutting funding for the Texas Lottery.
The approved budget includes money for Education Savings Accounts, border security and property tax relief, while cutting funding for the Texas Lottery.
Ken Paxton's Senate run, state budget, and Texas DOGE: 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.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Trump-endorsed re-election campaign
Dan Patrick announced he is running for a fourth term as Texas' Lieutenant Governor.
Dan Patrick announced he is running for a fourth term as Texas' Lieutenant Governor.
Texas Senate passes anti-squatter bill
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, an anti-squatter bill aimed at stopping people from living on property they don't own or rent without permission.
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, an anti-squatter bill aimed at stopping people from living on property they don't own or rent without permission.
Texas bill would prevent State Fair of Texas from prohibiting firearms
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.
'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.