Ted Cruz on air traffic safety, AI, bill to fight revenge porn
Senator Ted Cruz talks about concerns for travelers after several recent aviation incidents, artificial intelligence and his anti-revenge porn 'Take It Down' Act.
Senator Ted Cruz talks about concerns for travelers after several recent aviation incidents, artificial intelligence and his anti-revenge porn 'Take It Down' Act.
Texas bill would allow voters to decide future of Daylight Saving Time
Sen. Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed Senate Bill 2029 and Senate Joint Resolution 67 which, if passed, would put the time change on the ballot for Texas voters in this November's election.
Sen. Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed Senate Bill 2029 and Senate Joint Resolution 67 which, if passed, would put the time change on the ballot for Texas voters in this November's election.
Funding plan to help pay for police on school campuses set for full debate in Senate
A funding plan to help pay for police on school campuses is set for a full debate in the Senate next week. Education advocates said they are thankful the plan is moving forward, but warned more help is needed.
A funding plan to help pay for police on school campuses is set for a full debate in the Senate next week. Education advocates said they are thankful the plan is moving forward, but warned more help is needed.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims Texas House spent $4.4M on Paxton impeachment
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said records turned over by the Texas House show the chamber spent more than $4 million during the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said records turned over by the Texas House show the chamber spent more than $4 million during the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas bill would allow pharmacists to refuse to give out Plan B, abortion-inducing drugs
Senate Bill 1985 would give pharmacists the authority to refuse to dispense emergency contraceptives or drugs that induce abortions.
Senate Bill 1985 would give pharmacists the authority to refuse to dispense emergency contraceptives or drugs that induce abortions.
Gov. Abbott requiring state employees to return to the office full-time
Governor Greg Abbott is following President Donald Trump's lead in requiring federal and state employees to be in the office five days a week.
Governor Greg Abbott is following President Donald Trump's lead in requiring federal and state employees to be in the office five days a week.
Texas bill to ban cellphones in schools gains traction
Legislation that would make students "hang up" their cell phones in Texas schools is ready for a hearing at the Capitol.
Legislation that would make students "hang up" their cell phones in Texas schools is ready for a hearing at the Capitol.
Texas version of DOGE got to work at Capitol
The Texas version of DOGE got to work on Wednesday. The Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency was created by House Speaker Dustin Burrows. It is modeled after the controversial federal team led by Elon Musk.
The Texas version of DOGE got to work on Wednesday. The Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency was created by House Speaker Dustin Burrows. It is modeled after the controversial federal team led by Elon Musk.
Rep. Sylvester Turner dies: Texas gov. orders flags to half-staff for former Houston mayor
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff following the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner from Houston.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff following the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner from Houston.
Rep. Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor, dies at 70
Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died.
Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died.
Rep. Sylvester Turner remembered: Reaction to former Houston mayor's death
Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died at the age of 70. Here's how leaders in Houston, Texas and across the U.S. are remembering him.
Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died at the age of 70. Here's how leaders in Houston, Texas and across the U.S. are remembering him.
Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett walks out of Trump speech: 'He's spewing all kinds of nonsense and bull****'
Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett was among the Democratic members of Congress to walk out of President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. Here's what she had to say.
Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett was among the Democratic members of Congress to walk out of President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. Here's what she had to say.
Texas Lottery concerns: Commission holds meeting amid investigations into courier services
The Texas Lottery Commission held a meeting Tuesday just two weeks after a controversial win in Austin triggered investigations into retail courier services.
The Texas Lottery Commission held a meeting Tuesday just two weeks after a controversial win in Austin triggered investigations into retail courier services.
Latest poll shows most Texans support school choice
A recent poll from Texas Southern shows most Texans support school voucher plans.
A recent poll from Texas Southern shows most Texans support school voucher plans.
Texas Senate committee discusses proposed ban on all THC products
A Texas Senate committee discussed one of the most controversial bills up for debate this session — a proposed ban on THC.
A Texas Senate committee discussed one of the most controversial bills up for debate this session — a proposed ban on THC.
Texas nurses advocate for policies at Nurse Day at the Capitol event
Hundreds of Texas nurses are hoping to make their voices heard on the biggest current issues in the state's health policy.
Hundreds of Texas nurses are hoping to make their voices heard on the biggest current issues in the state's health policy.
House Speaker Dustin Burrows on lowering taxes, school choice, Texas Lottery | Texas: The Issue is
House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about property tax cuts, school choice and the future of the Texas Lottery.
House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about property tax cuts, school choice and the future of the Texas Lottery.
Texas Lottery investigation, latest in legislative session: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.
Bill filed in Texas House would ban gender-affirming care for all Texans
Rep. Brent Money has filed a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for all Texans.
Rep. Brent Money has filed a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for all Texans.
Texas lawmakers threaten funding to public universities over DEI rules
State senators are threatening to withhold funding increases to public colleges and universities that cannot prove they are in compliance with the state's ban on DEI practices.
State senators are threatening to withhold funding increases to public colleges and universities that cannot prove they are in compliance with the state's ban on DEI practices.