Texas Rep. John Carter's office vandalized with 'Free Gaza,' red liquid
U.S. Rep John Carter shared a photo on X of the front door of his Georgetown office covered in red liquid and the words "Free Gaza" spray-painted on the floor.
U.S. Rep John Carter shared a photo on X of the front door of his Georgetown office covered in red liquid and the words "Free Gaza" spray-painted on the floor.
Gov. Abbott 'certain' school vouchers will pass next session
Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.
Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks border security, bussing of immigrants to other cities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.
Texas’ diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities
Universities throughout Texas rushed to make changes after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17 into law last year.
Universities throughout Texas rushed to make changes after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17 into law last year.
Don't Mess With Our Kids protests held at state Capitol
Nearly 1,500 people gathered at the Capitol on Saturday as part of nationwide protests aimed at protecting children from teachings outside the Bible.
Nearly 1,500 people gathered at the Capitol on Saturday as part of nationwide protests aimed at protecting children from teachings outside the Bible.
Texas lawmakers, DEI advocates speak out against UT's decision to terminate division
Some state and city leaders are fighting against the University of Texas's decision to terminate at least 66 employees. They want the university to reconsider its terminations.
Some state and city leaders are fighting against the University of Texas's decision to terminate at least 66 employees. They want the university to reconsider its terminations.
Texas wildfire hearings, border and the solar eclipse: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
Texas Panhandle wildfire hearings: Prescribed burns, utility maintenance big topics in day 2
How to prevent another wildfire was the focus of a state House hearing that continued for a second day in Pampa, Texas.
How to prevent another wildfire was the focus of a state House hearing that continued for a second day in Pampa, Texas.
UT Austin shuts down DEI division due to SB 17
The president of UT Austin announced a major staffing shake-up as a result of a new state law banning "diversity, equity and inclusion" programs on campus. FOX 7 Austin also learned some employees will be losing their jobs.
The president of UT Austin announced a major staffing shake-up as a result of a new state law banning "diversity, equity and inclusion" programs on campus. FOX 7 Austin also learned some employees will be losing their jobs.
Uvalde mayor announces immediate resignation due to medical concerns
Uvalde's Mayor Cody Smith resigns due to health reasons, with Mayor Pro-Tem Evarardo Zamora stepping in until the November election.
Uvalde's Mayor Cody Smith resigns due to health reasons, with Mayor Pro-Tem Evarardo Zamora stepping in until the November election.
Texas: The Issue Is - Texas AG Ken Paxton avoids trial in fraud case
The "Top Cop" in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton, managed to have the burden of three felony fraud charges lifted all thanks to a "diversion" deal.
The "Top Cop" in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton, managed to have the burden of three felony fraud charges lifted all thanks to a "diversion" deal.
Texas AG Ken Paxton reaches deal with prosecutors
Prosecutors on Tuesday announced an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that would ultimately dismiss securities fraud charges he has been facing for nearly a decade.
Prosecutors on Tuesday announced an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that would ultimately dismiss securities fraud charges he has been facing for nearly a decade.
Texas AG Ken Paxton avoids securities fraud trial
Prosecutors on Tuesday announced an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that would ultimately dismiss securities fraud charges he has been facing for nearly a decade.
Prosecutors on Tuesday announced an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that would ultimately dismiss securities fraud charges he has been facing for nearly a decade.
SB 4 on hold again after appeals court order
Senate Bill 4 is once again on hold after a federal appeals court issued an order to prevent it from going into effect. Constitutional law professor Eddy Carder spoke with John Krinjak in this FOX 7 Focus.
Senate Bill 4 is once again on hold after a federal appeals court issued an order to prevent it from going into effect. Constitutional law professor Eddy Carder spoke with John Krinjak in this FOX 7 Focus.
Texas medical panel won’t provide list of exceptions to abortion ban
The public meeting dealt new discouragement and anger to opponents who have urged courts and Texas lawmakers for nearly two years to clarify exceptions to the state’s ban.
The public meeting dealt new discouragement and anger to opponents who have urged courts and Texas lawmakers for nearly two years to clarify exceptions to the state’s ban.
Fight over Texas immigration law SB 4: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
Courts flip-flop on controversial Texas immigration law SB 4
The fight over who gets to enforce SB 4, the controversial immigration law in Texas, continued on March 20 with more twists and turns.
The fight over who gets to enforce SB 4, the controversial immigration law in Texas, continued on March 20 with more twists and turns.
Court order puts Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants who cross illegally back on hold
A federal appeals court late Tuesday issued an order that again prevents Texas from arresting migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally, hours after the Supreme Court allowed the strict new immigration law to take effect.
A federal appeals court late Tuesday issued an order that again prevents Texas from arresting migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally, hours after the Supreme Court allowed the strict new immigration law to take effect.
Supreme Court lifts stay on Texas SB 4
The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed its hold on SB 4, Texas' controversial immigration law. Justice Alito paused the Texas law indefinitely on Monday, March 18, but on Tuesday, the high court allowed it to take effect.
The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed its hold on SB 4, Texas' controversial immigration law. Justice Alito paused the Texas law indefinitely on Monday, March 18, but on Tuesday, the high court allowed it to take effect.
Abbott, Phelan meet in public for first time since bitter GOP primary
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and Governor Greg Abbott announced a new executive committee dedicated to boosting the production of computer chips in Texas.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and Governor Greg Abbott announced a new executive committee dedicated to boosting the production of computer chips in Texas.