SpaceX lift-off and Bibles stories in schools: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics saw a South Texas blast off for Donald Trump, a back-out that resulted in Ken Paxton being left out, and a few surprising political pivots and resets.
This Week in Texas Politics saw a South Texas blast off for Donald Trump, a back-out that resulted in Ken Paxton being left out, and a few surprising political pivots and resets.
Ken Paxton won't testify in whistleblower lawsuit, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.
The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
Texas lawmaker calls to cut UT System funding over program to cover tuition
A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.
A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.
Texas adds more border buoys to Rio Grande in attempt to stop illegal crossings
New buoys are being placed in the Rio Grande in an attempt to block illegal crossings at the Texas-Mexico border.
New buoys are being placed in the Rio Grande in an attempt to block illegal crossings at the Texas-Mexico border.
TEA moves forward with plan to allow textbooks with Bible stories in Texas classrooms
The State Board of Education is moving forward with a plan to allow the use of textbooks that include stories from the Bible. Critical votes are being made, with a final vote coming later this week.
The State Board of Education is moving forward with a plan to allow the use of textbooks that include stories from the Bible. Critical votes are being made, with a final vote coming later this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.