Texas Legislature passes bill to create state's own form of DOGE

The Texas House and Senate have both passed Senate Bill 14, which would create a new office that looks to streamline state regulations and eliminate unnecessary rules.

Texas school choice plan, education funding approved: TWITP

FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discussed that and other hot topics this week.

Here's the status of property tax relief in Texas

If you haven’t received your property tax notice, you will soon. County appraisal districts are in the process of mailing them out. At the same time, state lawmakers are working to provide some relief.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.