Gov. Abbott signs border agreement with Coahuila
A mutual cooperation agreement between Texas and the Mexican state of Coahuila was signed today in Austin on Monday.
State Fair of Texas' ban on guns 'actually reduces safety', Republicans argue
There hasn't been this much heat on the State Fair since Big Tex caught on fire. In this week's Texas: The Issue Is the FOX Texas Trio discusses the fair's new gun ban and push by Republican lawmakers to overturn it.
Debate on Texas school choice legislation continues
State lawmakers are once again debating the controversial school voucher legislation known as the school choice plan.
About two-thirds of Texans support school voucher legislation, poll shows
Texans overwhelmingly support school voucher programs and education savings accounts, according to a recent poll.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Gina Hinojosa on big changes to 2024 presidential race
Texas Democrat delegates are hopping on the Kamala Harris bandwagon after President Joe Biden decided to end his campaign. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about her decision to back Harris.
Whirlwind week for presidential politics: FOX 7 Focus
It's been a busy week for presidential politics. Scott Braddock, editor of QuorumReport.com, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss all the developments in this FOX 7 Focus.
Houston power politics, big changes in 2024 race: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics saw big changes in the 2024 presidential race and more fallout for power companies following Hurricane Beryl. FOX 7 Austin chief political reporter Rudy Koski and his panel of experts discuss.
Texas lawmakers look at ownership of land by foreign entities
According to a recent report, 5.3 million acres in Texas are foreign-owned. In Central Texas, there's about 7,000 acres of agricultural land in Hays and Caldwell counties with ownership linked to China.
Travis County Democratic Party pivots to Kamala Harris
The Travis County Democratic Party is all in on the big pivot to Kamala Harris in the race to the White House. But, some voters are still expressing doubt the move will prevent chaos at the Democratic Convention next month.
'Ride to Decide' bus tour discusses abortion rights
The organization "Free and Just" took the conversation about abortions on the road as a national bus tour called "Ride to Decide."
Here's who Texans want to be Kamala Harris' running mate
There has been a great deal of speculation about who Harris could pick to be her running mate. Here's who Texans are talking about the most.
How Texas voters feel about Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is considered the front-runner to be the Democratic Party's presidential nominee after President Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday.
Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee from Houston dies at age 74
U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who was known by many in Houston for her hard work and public service, passed away at the age of 74.
Texas: The Issue Is: Gov. Greg Abbott on political aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
In this "Texas: The Issue Is", FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke with Gov. Greg Abbott in a interview about the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, ongoing recovery efforts and his economic development trip in Asia.
Could there be potential political fallout following Hurricane Beryl?
Scott Braddock, editor of QuorumReport.com, spoke with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak about potential political fallout from Hurricane Beryl in this FOX 7 Focus.
Hurricane Beryl is gone, but political storms remain: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analyst take a look at This Week in Texas Politics.
Some Texas school districts enact, consider ban on student cell phones
Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.
A US appeals court will review its prior order keeping banned books on shelves in a Texas county
The court's previous order issued in June was vacated this week after a majority granted Llano County officials a new hearing before the full court.
Presidential debate's impact on Biden, Trump
Will President Biden's performance will be forgotten in a few months or will it impact swing votes?
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths; organizations speak out
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Senate Bill 14 can remain law on Friday. It went into effect in September 2023, making it illegal to provide hormone therapies, puberty blockers, and transition surgery to anyone under 18.