This Week in Texas Politics: School choice unravels, divisions on border security funding
This Week in Texas Politics saw another political meltdown as school choice legislation fell apart at the Capitol. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts unpack this and more.
This Week in Texas Politics saw another political meltdown as school choice legislation fell apart at the Capitol. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts unpack this and more.
Gov. Abbott confident a school choice deal can be made
On Tuesday, Gov. Abbott announced there was an agreement on a proposal for a new school choice plan. The governor is optimistic a deal can be made, but a hard sell still remains on the house side.
On Tuesday, Gov. Abbott announced there was an agreement on a proposal for a new school choice plan. The governor is optimistic a deal can be made, but a hard sell still remains on the house side.
School choice agreement announced by Abbott is no done deal
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday an agreement was reached on school choice between House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt Gov. Dan Patrick, but there were not enough lawmakers to reconvene the Texas House.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday an agreement was reached on school choice between House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt Gov. Dan Patrick, but there were not enough lawmakers to reconvene the Texas House.
Third special session expanded to include additional school finance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says this expanded agenda follows “productive discussions” with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says this expanded agenda follows “productive discussions” with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Houston hosts Ken Paxton's securities fraud trial starting April 15
Paxton allegedly promoted a McKinney technology company's stock without disclosing that he received compensation for doing so.
Paxton allegedly promoted a McKinney technology company's stock without disclosing that he received compensation for doing so.
This Week in Texas Politics: Immigration legislation, Texas GOP civil war, and Ken Paxton
This Week in Texas Politics featured emotional debates at the Texas Capitol. Campaign swings into Texas, and more hard swings in the ongoing Texas GOP civil war.
This Week in Texas Politics featured emotional debates at the Texas Capitol. Campaign swings into Texas, and more hard swings in the ongoing Texas GOP civil war.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Jeff Leach on proposed COVID vaccine mandate ban
In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke to state Rep. Jeff Leach about Senate Bill 7, a proposed ban on businesses requiring COVID vaccines for employees.
In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke to state Rep. Jeff Leach about Senate Bill 7, a proposed ban on businesses requiring COVID vaccines for employees.
'Trump train': Biden 2020 campaign staffer, attorney speak on City of San Marcos settlement
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with one of the staffers on the Biden 2020 campaign bus and an attorney for the plaintiffs about the settlement and what message they hope it sends.
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with one of the staffers on the Biden 2020 campaign bus and an attorney for the plaintiffs about the settlement and what message they hope it sends.
Texas politics: School choice, immigration and the 'Trump train'
Overnight, the Texas House got into the school voucher debate with the filing of HB 1. That bill is only only one of the big issues This Week in Texas Politics.
Overnight, the Texas House got into the school voucher debate with the filing of HB 1. That bill is only only one of the big issues This Week in Texas Politics.
Texas House debates HB 4 that would allow punishment to undocumented immigrants
State lawmakers took up two controversial issues involving illegal immigration into Texas.
State lawmakers took up two controversial issues involving illegal immigration into Texas.
Texas House debates bill that would allow state to punish, remove undocumented immigrants
It is currently not a state crime to enter Texas illegally, but a new controversial bill would change that and allow for the immediate arrest of those who do.
It is currently not a state crime to enter Texas illegally, but a new controversial bill would change that and allow for the immediate arrest of those who do.
Texas Freedom Network delivers anti-school voucher petition to lawmakers
The Texas Freedom Network dropped off copies of a petition, each with more than 2,700 signatures, opposing Senate Bill 1, which passed the Senate last week.
The Texas Freedom Network dropped off copies of a petition, each with more than 2,700 signatures, opposing Senate Bill 1, which passed the Senate last week.
This Week in Texas Politics: War on Israel, school choice legislation
The main focus "This Week in Texas Politics" is the Special Session, but all the political drama, involving the legislative showdown in Austin, could not be contained by the capitol dome.
The main focus "This Week in Texas Politics" is the Special Session, but all the political drama, involving the legislative showdown in Austin, could not be contained by the capitol dome.
State lawmakers look to enhance punishments at Texas-Mexico border
State lawmakers are looking to enhance punishments for smuggling and illegal crossings along the Texas-Mexico border.
State lawmakers are looking to enhance punishments for smuggling and illegal crossings along the Texas-Mexico border.
School choice bill clears Texas Senate Committee
The school choice bill moved to the Senate with 10 votes and is expected to clear the Senate later on another partisan vote. A much tougher debate is waiting on the House side.
The school choice bill moved to the Senate with 10 votes and is expected to clear the Senate later on another partisan vote. A much tougher debate is waiting on the House side.
Gov. Abbott's top issue for third Special Session is school choice legislation
The top issue for the Special Session is Governor Abbott’s call for school choice legislation. Abbott is specifically asking state lawmakers to authorize what’s called education savings accounts.
The top issue for the Special Session is Governor Abbott’s call for school choice legislation. Abbott is specifically asking state lawmakers to authorize what’s called education savings accounts.
Political drama kicks off third Special Session
The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.
The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.
Texas: The Issue Is - Sen. Ted Cruz discusses issues in the House, the border, and his race in 2024
FOX 4’s Steven Dial sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz to talk about the U.S. House, the southern border, and his race in 2024.
FOX 4’s Steven Dial sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz to talk about the U.S. House, the southern border, and his race in 2024.
Public education advocates rally against school vouchers at Capitol
Texas parents and students gathered at the Capitol today to rally against school vouchers.
Texas parents and students gathered at the Capitol today to rally against school vouchers.
This Week in Texas Politics: Gov. Abbott calls for third special session
All eyes will be on Gov. Abbott's third Special Session in the Texas legislature next week as lawmakers return to Austin. Hear our political panel's thoughts on everything that went down in This Week in Texas Politics.
All eyes will be on Gov. Abbott's third Special Session in the Texas legislature next week as lawmakers return to Austin. Hear our political panel's thoughts on everything that went down in This Week in Texas Politics.