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Border Security: Texas bill signed into law allowing state to arrest migrants, challenging federal authority

Border Security: Texas bill signed into law allowing state to arrest migrants, challenging federal authority

Senate Bill 4 allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest people who enter Texas illegally. The law, which is expected to be challenged, could put immigration in front of the Supreme Court's new conservative majority.

December 18, 2023 4:59pm CST
Ken Paxton impeachment trial reportedly cost more than $4M

Ken Paxton impeachment trial reportedly cost more than $4M

The cost included not just expenditures related to the impeachment vote and trial, but also for preceding investigations into Texas AG Ken Paxton.

December 14, 2023 4:23pm CST
Federal judge upholds Texas’ TikTok ban on state-owned devices

Federal judge upholds Texas’ TikTok ban on state-owned devices

The judge noted that public university faculty – as well as state employees – maintain the right to use TikTok on their personal devices.

December 13, 2023 1:47pm CST
Gov. Abbott issues warning to Texas universities about teaching social agendas

Gov. Abbott issues warning to Texas universities about teaching social agendas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave a speech that sounded more than like a lecture to university leaders about teaching social agendas.

December 12, 2023 5:56pm CST
Texas woman at center of abortion lawsuit leaves state to have procedure

Texas woman at center of abortion lawsuit leaves state to have procedure

Kate Cox has sought an abortion elsewhere, according to the Center for Reproductive Rights, which is not disclosing her whereabouts.

December 11, 2023 7:08pm CST
Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for the procedure, attorneys say

Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for the procedure, attorneys say

A judge gave Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, permission last week but that decision was put on hold by the state’s all-Republican high court.

December 11, 2023 3:36pm CST
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. James Talarico discusses continued battle over school vouchers

Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. James Talarico discusses continued battle over school vouchers

FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke with Texas House Democrat James Talarico, who is a former teacher, about school vouchers.

December 10, 2023 4:25pm CST
Special Session 4 ends with no school choice plan: This Week in Texas Politics

Special Session 4 ends with no school choice plan: This Week in Texas Politics

This Week in Texas Politics saw the end of a fourth Special Session with no school choice plan. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts break down what this means moving forward.

December 8, 2023 5:51pm CST
Texas judge grants pregnant woman permission to get an abortion despite state’s ban

Texas judge grants pregnant woman permission to get an abortion despite state’s ban

The judge said she would grant a temporary restraining order that would allow Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, to have an abortion. That decision is likely to be appealed by the state.

December 7, 2023 10:16am CST
Travis County DA faces lawsuit that could remove him from office

Travis County DA faces lawsuit that could remove him from office

Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza is facing a lawsuit that could remove him from office due to a new state law.

December 6, 2023 1:42pm CST
The 1836 Project: A look into the controversial Texas history project

The 1836 Project: A look into the controversial Texas history project

It's been two years since state lawmakers created a special committee called The 1836 Project, which controversially hopes to develop a new way to promote Texas history. FOX 7's Rudy Koski spoke with committee chairman Don Frazier.

December 3, 2023 9:26pm CST
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments about abortion ban exemptions

Texas Supreme Court hears arguments about abortion ban exemptions

The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by women who said their lives were put in danger because of the state’s multiple abortion bans.

November 28, 2023 4:36pm CST
Governor Abbott endorses Trump, school choice: This Week in Texas Politics

Governor Abbott endorses Trump, school choice: This Week in Texas Politics

A lot of politicians spent the holiday break sharing thanksgiving recipes, but a lot of politics also got served up this week.

November 24, 2023 8:14pm CST
New school choice plan awaits lawmakers after Texas House vote

New school choice plan awaits lawmakers after Texas House vote

HB 115 was filed in an effort to reboot the school choice debate but does not include teacher pay. However, with little time left in the fourth special session, it may be a long shot.

November 22, 2023 4:04pm CST
Judge considers restraining order against Texas law banning TikTok on state-owned devices

Judge considers restraining order against Texas law banning TikTok on state-owned devices

A Texas judge is considering a restraining order against the new law that bans TikTok from state-owned devices.

November 20, 2023 5:42pm CST
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Spiller on SB4, which would make illegal border crossing a state crime

Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Spiller on SB4, which would make illegal border crossing a state crime

FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to North Texas Rep. David Spiller about SB4, which would make illegal border crossing a state crime.

November 19, 2023 2:55pm CST
Texas House cuts school voucher programs from education bill

Texas House cuts school voucher programs from education bill

The Texas House voted 84-63 to shut down Gov. Greg Abbott's plan for school vouchers.

November 17, 2023 8:13pm CST
Texas wants the power to arrest and order migrants to leave the US. Can it do that?

Texas wants the power to arrest and order migrants to leave the US. Can it do that?

The bill, which Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign, would become one of the nation’s strictest immigration laws if allowed to take effect.

November 16, 2023 5:39pm CST
Disability rights advocates speak out against school vouchers

Disability rights advocates speak out against school vouchers

Parents, educators, and advocates spoke out against HB 1, a "school choice" plan lawmakers are considering on Tuesday. The group argues public school funding shouldn't be tied to a voucher program.

November 15, 2023 6:04am CST
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep Gina Hinojosa on school choice vouchers

Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep Gina Hinojosa on school choice vouchers

In this edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who in Special Session 3 and at the start of the current session filed her own school option bill.

November 12, 2023 9:23pm CST
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