Gov. Abbott directs Texas DPS task force to aggressively combat radical jihadist terrorism
Governor Abbott issued a directive to the Texas Department of Public Safety, focusing on the prevention and protection of our local communities.
Governor Abbott issued a directive to the Texas Department of Public Safety, focusing on the prevention and protection of our local communities.
Jimmy Blacklock named new chief justice of Texas Supreme Court
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed his former general counsel and current Texas Supreme Court Justice, Jimmy Blacklock as the next chief justice of the court.
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed his former general counsel and current Texas Supreme Court Justice, Jimmy Blacklock as the next chief justice of the court.
2025 Texas Legislative session preview: Cannabis ban, school choice, sports betting
The new legislative session will begin later this month and there is still a great deal up in the air.
The new legislative session will begin later this month and there is still a great deal up in the air.
Meet the new Texans in the U.S. House of Representatives
Texas has four new members of the U.S. House of Representatives following the first session of the 119th Congress.
Texas has four new members of the U.S. House of Representatives following the first session of the 119th Congress.
These Texas laws are now in effect as of Jan. 1, 2025
With a new year, comes new laws and additions to existing laws.
With a new year, comes new laws and additions to existing laws.
These new Texas laws will go into effect in 2025
When we turn the page on the calendar we are also going to see some new laws, or new sections of old ones, added to the books in Texas.
When we turn the page on the calendar we are also going to see some new laws, or new sections of old ones, added to the books in Texas.
Houston-area lawmakers file bills to add nativity scene to Texas Capitol
Two Texas lawmakers have filed bills looking to add a nativity scene to the state capitol during the holiday season.
Two Texas lawmakers have filed bills looking to add a nativity scene to the state capitol during the holiday season.
Ted Cruz on immigration and the economy | Texas: The Issue Is
Ted Cruz joined Fox 26's Greg Groogan to talk about immigration, inflation and global conflict.
Ted Cruz joined Fox 26's Greg Groogan to talk about immigration, inflation and global conflict.
Texas AG sues NCAA to prevent biological men from competing in women's sports
This lawsuit is meant to prevent biological men from "deceptively" competing in sex-specific competitions.
This lawsuit is meant to prevent biological men from "deceptively" competing in sex-specific competitions.
Texas lawmakers say AG Ken Paxton is trying to 'run out the clock' in Robert Roberson execution case
Texas lawmakers who stopped the execution of Robert Roberson hoped to hear testimony from him on Friday. After a motion filed by the Texas Attorney General's Office, that did not happen.
Texas lawmakers who stopped the execution of Robert Roberson hoped to hear testimony from him on Friday. After a motion filed by the Texas Attorney General's Office, that did not happen.
Texas House hearing goes on without death row inmate Robert Roberson
An attempt to bring death row inmate Robert Roberson to the State Capitol for a hearing was blocked again.
An attempt to bring death row inmate Robert Roberson to the State Capitol for a hearing was blocked again.
Ken Paxton files motion for protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying
The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at the State Capitol on Friday.
The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at the State Capitol on Friday.
Robert Roberson, Texas death row inmate, subpoenaed to appear before Texas House committee
Texas lawmakers subpoenaed death row inmate Robert Roberson to testify at the State Capitol on Friday, Dec. 20.
Texas lawmakers subpoenaed death row inmate Robert Roberson to testify at the State Capitol on Friday, Dec. 20.
Texas vehicles will no longer need safety inspections starting Jan. 1
Texas cars will no longer need safety inspections starting Jan. 1 due to a new law passed. However, drivers are encourages to getting your vehicles checked a few times a year anyways.
Texas cars will no longer need safety inspections starting Jan. 1 due to a new law passed. However, drivers are encourages to getting your vehicles checked a few times a year anyways.
Death row inmate Robert Roberson subpoenaed to appear before Texas House committee on Friday
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson was subpoenaed to testify about the state's "junk science law" at a committee hearing on Friday. Roberson would be the first person in the US executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson was subpoenaed to testify about the state's "junk science law" at a committee hearing on Friday. Roberson would be the first person in the US executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
Texas House Speaker race shows state of GOP civil war | Texas: The Issue Is
The Texas House Speaker's race is heating up and could be a sign of what's to come in January's legislative session. The FOX Texas Trio breaks down the split in the state's Republican Party.
The Texas House Speaker's race is heating up and could be a sign of what's to come in January's legislative session. The FOX Texas Trio breaks down the split in the state's Republican Party.
Ken Paxton sues New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman
This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.
This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.
Inside the race to become Texas Speaker of the House: FOX 7 Focus
The race to lead the Texas House of Representatives is far from over after a series of GOP votes last weekend left two Republicans predicting they would be the next House Speaker.
The race to lead the Texas House of Representatives is far from over after a series of GOP votes last weekend left two Republicans predicting they would be the next House Speaker.
Texas professors self-censor for fear of retaliation, survey found
At least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said they’re not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus.
At least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said they’re not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus.
State agency to ask lawmakers for $300M to fix 'significant neglect' in Texas’ Medicaid enrollment system
The request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.
The request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.