Texas Legislature: Education policy is major priority for both parties
The Texas legislative session begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, and education policy will be a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats.
The Texas legislative session begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, and education policy will be a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats.
Texas Legislature: School vouchers, cannabis, the border and other key issues this session
The 89th Legislature begins in Austin on Jan. 14. Lawmakers will have several key issues to address when they return.
The 89th Legislature begins in Austin on Jan. 14. Lawmakers will have several key issues to address when they return.
Texas Democrats on key issues heading into new legislative session
Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like abortion and school vouchers as they head into another legislative session as the minority.
Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like abortion and school vouchers as they head into another legislative session as the minority.
Sen. Cornyn meets with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., pledges to support HHS nomination
Sen. John Cornyn on Thursday met with Robert F. Kennedy and said he would support Kennedy's confirmation as HHS secretary.
Sen. John Cornyn on Thursday met with Robert F. Kennedy and said he would support Kennedy's confirmation as HHS secretary.
Texas schools hoping lawmakers increase funding during legislative session
The new legislative session starts soon. All this month, 7 On Your Side will be taking a look at some of the big issues at the state capitol. Among them is education after the legislature failed to pass a school funding measures during the last session.
The new legislative session starts soon. All this month, 7 On Your Side will be taking a look at some of the big issues at the state capitol. Among them is education after the legislature failed to pass a school funding measures during the last session.
Ken Paxton's whistleblower case returns to Travis County District Court
The Ken Paxton whistleblower case is returning to the Travis County 419th Civil District Court. It’s unclear exactly how the final judgment will be made, but a jury trial remains a possibility.
The Ken Paxton whistleblower case is returning to the Travis County 419th Civil District Court. It’s unclear exactly how the final judgment will be made, but a jury trial remains a possibility.
Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
Gov. Abbott directs Texas DPS task force to aggressively combat radical jihadist terrorism
Governor Abbott issued a directive to the Texas Department of Public Safety, focusing on the prevention and protection of our local communities.
Governor Abbott issued a directive to the Texas Department of Public Safety, focusing on the prevention and protection of our local communities.
Jimmy Blacklock named new chief justice of Texas Supreme Court
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed his former general counsel and current Texas Supreme Court Justice, Jimmy Blacklock as the next chief justice of the court.
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed his former general counsel and current Texas Supreme Court Justice, Jimmy Blacklock as the next chief justice of the court.
2025 Texas Legislative session preview: Cannabis ban, school choice, sports betting
The new legislative session will begin later this month and there is still a great deal up in the air.
The new legislative session will begin later this month and there is still a great deal up in the air.
Meet the new Texans in the U.S. House of Representatives
Texas has four new members of the U.S. House of Representatives following the first session of the 119th Congress.
Texas has four new members of the U.S. House of Representatives following the first session of the 119th Congress.
These Texas laws are now in effect as of Jan. 1, 2025
With a new year, comes new laws and additions to existing laws.
With a new year, comes new laws and additions to existing laws.
These new Texas laws will go into effect in 2025
When we turn the page on the calendar we are also going to see some new laws, or new sections of old ones, added to the books in Texas.
When we turn the page on the calendar we are also going to see some new laws, or new sections of old ones, added to the books in Texas.
Houston-area lawmakers file bills to add nativity scene to Texas Capitol
Two Texas lawmakers have filed bills looking to add a nativity scene to the state capitol during the holiday season.
Two Texas lawmakers have filed bills looking to add a nativity scene to the state capitol during the holiday season.
Ted Cruz on immigration and the economy | Texas: The Issue Is
Ted Cruz joined Fox 26's Greg Groogan to talk about immigration, inflation and global conflict.
Ted Cruz joined Fox 26's Greg Groogan to talk about immigration, inflation and global conflict.
Texas AG sues NCAA to prevent biological men from competing in women's sports
This lawsuit is meant to prevent biological men from "deceptively" competing in sex-specific competitions.
This lawsuit is meant to prevent biological men from "deceptively" competing in sex-specific competitions.
Texas lawmakers say AG Ken Paxton is trying to 'run out the clock' in Robert Roberson execution case
Texas lawmakers who stopped the execution of Robert Roberson hoped to hear testimony from him on Friday. After a motion filed by the Texas Attorney General's Office, that did not happen.
Texas lawmakers who stopped the execution of Robert Roberson hoped to hear testimony from him on Friday. After a motion filed by the Texas Attorney General's Office, that did not happen.
Texas House hearing goes on without death row inmate Robert Roberson
An attempt to bring death row inmate Robert Roberson to the State Capitol for a hearing was blocked again.
An attempt to bring death row inmate Robert Roberson to the State Capitol for a hearing was blocked again.
Ken Paxton files motion for protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying
The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at the State Capitol on Friday.
The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at the State Capitol on Friday.
Robert Roberson, Texas death row inmate, subpoenaed to appear before Texas House committee
Texas lawmakers subpoenaed death row inmate Robert Roberson to testify at the State Capitol on Friday, Dec. 20.
Texas lawmakers subpoenaed death row inmate Robert Roberson to testify at the State Capitol on Friday, Dec. 20.