Hearing held on legislation of Texas hemp industry
There was a hearing on legislation regarding the Texas hemp industry. A House bill scales back sales with new regulations, while a plan from the Senate is essentially a ban on all products with THC.
There was a hearing on legislation regarding the Texas hemp industry. A House bill scales back sales with new regulations, while a plan from the Senate is essentially a ban on all products with THC.
Gov. Abbott sets special election date to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant Congressional seat
Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation announcing that Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 will be the date of the special election to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant 18th Congressional District seat.
Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation announcing that Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 will be the date of the special election to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant 18th Congressional District seat.
Cornyn talks Paxton, Senate race, Tariffs | Texas: The Issue is
Sen. Cornyn opted against responding to Ken Paxton calling him "delusional." "I don't see the point of addressing comments by somebody who's not a candidate," Cornyn said.
Sen. Cornyn opted against responding to Ken Paxton calling him "delusional." "I don't see the point of addressing comments by somebody who's not a candidate," Cornyn said.
Trump tariffs and Hollywood stars testifying in Austin: 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.
AG Paxton uses end of federal probe to jab Cornyn, Biden
Attorney General Ken Paxton used the news that a federal investigation had ended to take shots at Sen. John Cornyn.
Attorney General Ken Paxton used the news that a federal investigation had ended to take shots at Sen. John Cornyn.
Controversial education bills move to full Texas House
Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
SB 3 could impact veterans using legal hemp products: FOX 7 Care Force
Mitch Fuller, the legislative chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss Texas Senate Bill 3, which would impact a lot of veterans who use currently legal hemp products.
Mitch Fuller, the legislative chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss Texas Senate Bill 3, which would impact a lot of veterans who use currently legal hemp products.
SB 2, HB 2 headed to full Texas House
Two controversial education bills are moving to the full Texas House. School funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Two controversial education bills are moving to the full Texas House. School funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Texas Senate passes bill requiring local law enforcement to help federal deportation efforts
The Texas Senate passed a bill requiring local law enforcement to help with federal deportation efforts.
The Texas Senate passed a bill requiring local law enforcement to help with federal deportation efforts.
Austin drone company promotes school security system to lawmakers
State lawmakers were told a new security drone system, based in Austin, could help school districts comply with a new campus security law.
State lawmakers were told a new security drone system, based in Austin, could help school districts comply with a new campus security law.
Texas Senate passes bill to ban soda, chips, and candy for food stamps
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban food stamp recipients from buying things like soda, chips and candy.
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban food stamp recipients from buying things like soda, chips and candy.
Texas Senate passes bill allowing teacher prayer
The Texas Senate passed a bill that will allow teachers to pray while on duty. While proponents argue that the bill clarifies existing rights, opponents fear it could lead to students being forced to pray.
The Texas Senate passed a bill that will allow teachers to pray while on duty. While proponents argue that the bill clarifies existing rights, opponents fear it could lead to students being forced to pray.
Gov. Abbott directs Texas Rangers to investigate Plano Islamic center's proposed development
The proposed housing development from the East Plano Islamic Center is under scrutiny from some of the state's biggest leaders.
The proposed housing development from the East Plano Islamic Center is under scrutiny from some of the state's biggest leaders.
Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson testify in support of Texas film incentives bill
Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.
Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.
Candidates frustrated with Gov. Greg Abbott as TX-18 election date still hasn't been set
Governor Greg Abbott must schedule the special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with a narrow Republican margin in Congress, some are accusing the governor of intentionally dragging out the process to fill the seat in the heavily Democratic 18th District.
Governor Greg Abbott must schedule the special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with a narrow Republican margin in Congress, some are accusing the governor of intentionally dragging out the process to fill the seat in the heavily Democratic 18th District.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces possible censure over 'Hot Wheels' comment | Texas: The Issue Is
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing the possibility of a censure over comments she made about Gov. Greg Abbott last week.
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing the possibility of a censure over comments she made about Gov. Greg Abbott last week.
Texas Democrats choose Kendall Scudder as next leader
Texas Democrats elected Kendall Scudder to be the party's next leader Saturday.
Texas Democrats elected Kendall Scudder to be the party's next leader Saturday.
Texas special session threat, spying, and the loss of a political giant: 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.
Texas lawmakers discuss bills to clarify, toughen abortion laws
Texas has one of the toughest abortion laws in the country. It’s essentially a total ban that abortion advocates claim puts lives at risk. On Thursday, the Senate State Affairs committee took up three bills to address confusion about what's on the books.
Texas has one of the toughest abortion laws in the country. It’s essentially a total ban that abortion advocates claim puts lives at risk. On Thursday, the Senate State Affairs committee took up three bills to address confusion about what's on the books.
Texas Senate passes DOGE bill to create state efficiency office
A bill that would create the Texas version of DOGE passed the Senate on Wednesday.
A bill that would create the Texas version of DOGE passed the Senate on Wednesday.