Texas bill would allow parents to block students from certain school library books
Senate Bill 13 would allow parents to monitor and limit was materials their child could have access to in school libraries.
Senate Bill 13 would allow parents to monitor and limit was materials their child could have access to in school libraries.
Texas regulated sports betting market: It's one step closer
The push to bring regulated, taxed, and licensed sports betting in Texas is now one step closer.
The push to bring regulated, taxed, and licensed sports betting in Texas is now one step closer.
AG Ken Paxton on US Senate: 'I don't know if I'm running for sure'
Attorney General Ken Paxton said he's still considering a primary challenge to incumbent Sen. John Cornyn next year.
Attorney General Ken Paxton said he's still considering a primary challenge to incumbent Sen. John Cornyn next year.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls on House to pass bail reform package
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday called on the Texas House to pass a series of bills designed to reform the state's bail system for violent offenders.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday called on the Texas House to pass a series of bills designed to reform the state's bail system for violent offenders.
Measure to lower Texas property taxes advances at State Capitol
The continuing cry for relief from ever rising property taxes is fully underway at the State Capitol with particular focus on slashing the burden for seniors.
The continuing cry for relief from ever rising property taxes is fully underway at the State Capitol with particular focus on slashing the burden for seniors.
New effort to lower property taxes moves through Texas legislature
SB 4 promises to provide more tax relief for homeowners and cash payments to local schools to replace a chunk of the revenue stream districts would lose.
SB 4 promises to provide more tax relief for homeowners and cash payments to local schools to replace a chunk of the revenue stream districts would lose.
Texas education: TEA commissioner speaks to committee about funding
The head of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) weighed in on the education funding debate at the state capitol.
The head of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) weighed in on the education funding debate at the state capitol.
Texas lawmakers reattempt to bring prayer, Ten Commandments into classrooms
Bills filed in the Texas Senate are once again trying to bring prayer and the Ten Commandments into public school classrooms.
Bills filed in the Texas Senate are once again trying to bring prayer and the Ten Commandments into public school classrooms.
THC cannabis debate heats up in Texas with Senate Bill 3
A ban on THC is one of the top pieces of legislation being pushed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. FOX 7 Austin's 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak takes a closer look at Senate Bill 3 and its potential impact.
A ban on THC is one of the top pieces of legislation being pushed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. FOX 7 Austin's 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak takes a closer look at Senate Bill 3 and its potential impact.
Gov. Greg Abbott on the border, school vouchers and betting in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Two House Bills address concerns about rock quarries from Williamson County residents
Two bills filed in the Texas House could have a big impact on the lasting impacts of rock quarries in the the state.
Two bills filed in the Texas House could have a big impact on the lasting impacts of rock quarries in the the state.
Pres. Donald Trump praises Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Texas Senate on passing SB2
President Donald Trump praised the efforts of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in the Texas Senate's passing of SB2, which would create education savings accounts.
President Donald Trump praised the efforts of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in the Texas Senate's passing of SB2, which would create education savings accounts.
More Texas tax relief ahead? SB 4 to add onto historic property tax relief
Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt announced on Friday he's filed a bill in an effort to increase the residence homestead exemption.
Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt announced on Friday he's filed a bill in an effort to increase the residence homestead exemption.
School choice, gender identity, and online sports betting: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
Texas lawmaker looks to block certain countries from owning land in state
A bill filed by Rep. Jeff Leach would prevent countries like China, North Korea, Russia and Iran from buying property in Texas.
A bill filed by Rep. Jeff Leach would prevent countries like China, North Korea, Russia and Iran from buying property in Texas.
Gov. Abbott open to letting voters decide on sports betting
Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state.
Texas school choice debate begins in Senate
School choice legislation hit the floor of the Texas Senate on Wednesday. SB 2 would create what is called an Education Savings Account.
School choice legislation hit the floor of the Texas Senate on Wednesday. SB 2 would create what is called an Education Savings Account.
Congressman Al Green says he'll file new impeachment articles against Trump
Rep. Al Green spoke against President Trump and the Israeli prime minister after the two met in the White House.
Rep. Al Green spoke against President Trump and the Israeli prime minister after the two met in the White House.
Texas school districts all struggling with lack of state funding
It's not just Central Texas schools struggling with budget deficits. Districts all across the state are dealing with different versions of the same problem: a lack of funding from the state.
It's not just Central Texas schools struggling with budget deficits. Districts all across the state are dealing with different versions of the same problem: a lack of funding from the state.
Trump's HUD secretary pick Scott Turner confirmed in 55-44 vote
Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda.
Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda.