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.
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.
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.
A lot of politicians spent the holiday break sharing thanksgiving recipes, but a lot of politics also got served up this week.
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.
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.
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.
A Texas judge is considering a restraining order against the new law that bans TikTok from state-owned devices.
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.
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to North Texas Rep. David Spiller about SB4, which would make illegal border crossing a state crime.
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.
The Texas House voted 84-63 to shut down Gov. Greg Abbott's plan for school vouchers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Special Session: Progress made on school choice plan
With several of the governor's priorities still in the works, the fourth Special Session began Tuesday evening shortly after the end of the third. Progress was made Friday on a school choice plan.
With several of the governor's priorities still in the works, the fourth Special Session began Tuesday evening shortly after the end of the third. Progress was made Friday on a school choice plan.
Gov. Abbott signs bill limiting COVID restrictions in Texas
Friday afternoon, Gov. Abbott signed the latest legislation limiting COVID restrictions in the state of Texas.
Friday afternoon, Gov. Abbott signed the latest legislation limiting COVID restrictions in the state of Texas.
School choice, border bills start to move in Special Session 4
Lawmakers held a hearing regarding a complex education funding bill that provides additional money for teacher pay, and even more for parents to send their kids to private schools.
Lawmakers held a hearing regarding a complex education funding bill that provides additional money for teacher pay, and even more for parents to send their kids to private schools.
Hays CISD Education Foundation relaunches amid school choice uncertainty
With funding uncertain, Texas school districts are working to secure their futures. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas speaks with Ida Musgrove, executive director of the Hays CISD Education Foundation, about their plans to fund for the future.
With funding uncertain, Texas school districts are working to secure their futures. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas speaks with Ida Musgrove, executive director of the Hays CISD Education Foundation, about their plans to fund for the future.
Election Day 2023: City of Kyle announces unofficial results, council runoff
The City of Kyle has released the unofficial results from the Nov. 7 election. Results are not official until they are canvassed on Nov. 14.
The City of Kyle has released the unofficial results from the Nov. 7 election. Results are not official until they are canvassed on Nov. 14.
Election Day 2023: Texans vote on new constitutional amendments
Voters across the state were asked to approve 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Voters across the state were asked to approve 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Governor Abbott calls for fourth special session
Gov. Abbott called for the fourth special session to begin on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. The agenda items include education and border security.
Gov. Abbott called for the fourth special session to begin on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. The agenda items include education and border security.
Uncertainty remains over school choice legislation in Texas Capitol
The uncertainty in the Texas Capitol remains to be about school choice. With time on the third session winding down, school choice legislation is already being reworked.
The uncertainty in the Texas Capitol remains to be about school choice. With time on the third session winding down, school choice legislation is already being reworked.
Dan Patrick out with pneumonia as Special Session ends at Capitol
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will not be at the Texas Capitol due to a viral pneumonia diagnosis. This comes as the third Special Session wraps up this week.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will not be at the Texas Capitol due to a viral pneumonia diagnosis. This comes as the third Special Session wraps up this week.
Texas voters to decide on numerous proposed amendments on Election Day
Across the Lone Star State, voters have been asked to make the call on 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Across the Lone Star State, voters have been asked to make the call on 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Draft bill hints at preparations for another Special Session on school choice
Special Session 3 will be coming to a close on Tuesday with no path forward for school choice legislation, but steps are apparently being taken to prepare for another Special Session.
Special Session 3 will be coming to a close on Tuesday with no path forward for school choice legislation, but steps are apparently being taken to prepare for another Special Session.