Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter US illegally
The Justice Department on Wednesday sued Texas over a new law that would allow police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally, taking Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to court again over his escalating response to border crossers arriving from Mexico.
The Justice Department on Wednesday sued Texas over a new law that would allow police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally, taking Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to court again over his escalating response to border crossers arriving from Mexico.
Politics in Texas in 2024 expected to be busy, experts say
The Texas Legislature is not actually in session in 2024, but experts say not to rule out another special session. And if there’s anything we learned from last year, it’s to expect the unexpected.
The Texas Legislature is not actually in session in 2024, but experts say not to rule out another special session. And if there’s anything we learned from last year, it’s to expect the unexpected.
New year brings new education laws in Texas
As a new year begins, new laws and amendments go into effect in Texas, including some impacting universities and retired teachers.
As a new year begins, new laws and amendments go into effect in Texas, including some impacting universities and retired teachers.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Sen. Nathan Johnson discusses cities trying to pass abortion travel bans
The topic of abortion is back on center stage after a North Texas woman sued the state to allow her to get an abortion. Now, some Texas cities are trying to pass travel bans.
The topic of abortion is back on center stage after a North Texas woman sued the state to allow her to get an abortion. Now, some Texas cities are trying to pass travel bans.
NYC migrants executive order targets buses from border, Adams announces
NYC Mayor Adams is announcing an executive order requiring charter buses transporting migrants to provide a 32-hours notice. Buses can only arrive between 8:30 a.m. and noon, he said.
NYC Mayor Adams is announcing an executive order requiring charter buses transporting migrants to provide a 32-hours notice. Buses can only arrive between 8:30 a.m. and noon, he said.
Controversial border security law challenged in ACLU lawsuit
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder to discuss SB 4, the controversial Texas law that enables police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants.
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder to discuss SB 4, the controversial Texas law that enables police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants.
This Week in Texas Politics: Border crisis, Paxton deposition and the 2024 primaries
This Week in Texas Politics was another busy one, with a lot of maneuvering and rhetoric. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
This Week in Texas Politics was another busy one, with a lot of maneuvering and rhetoric. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
Migrants from Texas being flown out to Chicago
Just days after Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law allowing state police to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally, Texas is now flying migrants to Chicago.
Just days after Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law allowing state police to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally, Texas is now flying migrants to Chicago.
Several groups suing Texas over new immigration law
Less than 24 hours after SB 4 was signed, the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, Texas Civil Rights Project and others are suing to try to stop it from taking effect.
Less than 24 hours after SB 4 was signed, the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, Texas Civil Rights Project and others are suing to try to stop it from taking effect.
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.
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.
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.
The cost included not just expenditures related to the impeachment vote and trial, but also for preceding investigations into Texas AG Ken Paxton.
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.
The judge noted that public university faculty – as well as state employees – maintain the right to use TikTok on their personal devices.
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.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave a speech that sounded more than like a lecture to university leaders about teaching social agendas.
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.
Kate Cox has sought an abortion elsewhere, according to the Center for Reproductive Rights, which is not disclosing her whereabouts.
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.
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.
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.
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke with Texas House Democrat James Talarico, who is a former teacher, about school vouchers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza is facing a lawsuit that could remove him from office due to a new state law.
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.
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.