Some Texas school districts enact, consider ban on student cell phones
Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.
Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.
A US appeals court will review its prior order keeping banned books on shelves in a Texas county
The court's previous order issued in June was vacated this week after a majority granted Llano County officials a new hearing before the full court.
The court's previous order issued in June was vacated this week after a majority granted Llano County officials a new hearing before the full court.
Presidential debate's impact on Biden, Trump
Will President Biden's performance will be forgotten in a few months or will it impact swing votes?
Will President Biden's performance will be forgotten in a few months or will it impact swing votes?
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths; organizations speak out
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Senate Bill 14 can remain law on Friday. It went into effect in September 2023, making it illegal to provide hormone therapies, puberty blockers, and transition surgery to anyone under 18.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Senate Bill 14 can remain law on Friday. It went into effect in September 2023, making it illegal to provide hormone therapies, puberty blockers, and transition surgery to anyone under 18.
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to seek medical care for their children.
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to seek medical care for their children.
Summer Trump RV road trip planned by Texas AG Commissioner Sid Miller
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is hitting the road this summer to help campaign for Donald Trump.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is hitting the road this summer to help campaign for Donald Trump.
Trump's conviction made 62 percent of Texas Republicans more likely to vote for him, poll shows
A new poll shows that Republican candidates are in the lead in two of Texas' highest profile races this November.
A new poll shows that Republican candidates are in the lead in two of Texas' highest profile races this November.
Social media influencers must disclose political partnerships, ruling states
State regulators are cracking down on social media influencers who are paid to post about politics. It comes as more and more Texas campaigns are turning to those content creators to get their message out.
State regulators are cracking down on social media influencers who are paid to post about politics. It comes as more and more Texas campaigns are turning to those content creators to get their message out.
Rep. Brian Harrison calls Texas House a 'corrupt den of liberal dysfunction' after GOP censure
Four of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's biggest critics were censured by House GOP leadership for supporting the campaign of challengers who ran against incumbents.
Four of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's biggest critics were censured by House GOP leadership for supporting the campaign of challengers who ran against incumbents.
Border security, inflation big issues for Texans: Sen. John Cornyn
Border security and inflation are two of the biggest issues impacting Texans right now, according to U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
Border security and inflation are two of the biggest issues impacting Texans right now, according to U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
Thousands of Texas teachers will get cut of multi-million dollar incentive fund
The Texas legislature created the Teacher Incentive Allotment program in 2019 to boost teacher pay. For this past school year, the TEA will distribute $290 million toward that purpose.
The Texas legislature created the Teacher Incentive Allotment program in 2019 to boost teacher pay. For this past school year, the TEA will distribute $290 million toward that purpose.
Demand on Texas power grid expected to nearly double in 6 years
The demand for electrical power in Texas will dramatically increase in the next few years. On Wednesday, a hearing was held at the state capitol on whether efforts to redesign the power grid can meet that demand in time.
The demand for electrical power in Texas will dramatically increase in the next few years. On Wednesday, a hearing was held at the state capitol on whether efforts to redesign the power grid can meet that demand in time.
A Texas county removed 17 books from its libraries. An appeals court says eight must be returned.
It was a partial victory for seven library patrons who sued numerous officials with the Llano County library system and the county government after 17 books were removed.
It was a partial victory for seven library patrons who sued numerous officials with the Llano County library system and the county government after 17 books were removed.
Texas Battle for U.S. Senate - Cruz vs. Allred on border security & Gaza
Three and half years deep into his Presidency and 154 days from the November election, Joe Biden issued "get tough" executive orders aimed at better securing the Southern border. It is an issue central to the race for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State.
Three and half years deep into his Presidency and 154 days from the November election, Joe Biden issued "get tough" executive orders aimed at better securing the Southern border. It is an issue central to the race for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State.
Abortion is key issue heading into 2024 election, politicians say
Both sides of the aisle are saying abortion is a key issue heading into the November 2024 election. This comes after the Texas Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the state’s restrictive abortion ban.
Both sides of the aisle are saying abortion is a key issue heading into the November 2024 election. This comes after the Texas Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the state’s restrictive abortion ban.
Trump verdict, Texas runoff election, abortion ruling: FOX 7 Focus
It has been a very busy week in Texas politics, from a primary runoff election to a major ruling on abortion to a guilty verdict for former President Trump. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak takes a closer look.
It has been a very busy week in Texas politics, from a primary runoff election to a major ruling on abortion to a guilty verdict for former President Trump. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak takes a closer look.
New Texas GOP chair expects 'great conservative session' in 2025 despite party fissure
New Texas GOP chairman Abraham George talks with FOX 4's Steven Dial about Dade Phelan's chances of remaining House Speaker, potential gridlock in the 2025 legislative session and the future of education savings accounts in Texas.
New Texas GOP chairman Abraham George talks with FOX 4's Steven Dial about Dade Phelan's chances of remaining House Speaker, potential gridlock in the 2025 legislative session and the future of education savings accounts in Texas.
Runoffs, border camp, Capitol chaos, Trump verdict: This Week in Texas Politics
The May runoff elections were the big news this week, but there were still plenty of other headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
The May runoff elections were the big news this week, but there were still plenty of other headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
Texas Supreme Court rejects lawsuit about medical exceptions to state abortion law
The original lawsuit was not to overturn the state's abortion ban, but to have more clarity on when medical exceptions are allowed.
The original lawsuit was not to overturn the state's abortion ban, but to have more clarity on when medical exceptions are allowed.
WilCo judge Bill Gravell visits Israel, calls for release of hostages
Tensions have continued to rise even in this part of the world over the ongoing battle between Israel and Hamas. The heartache and anger caused by the conflict is something Williamson County judge Bill Gravell experienced while in Israel last week.
Tensions have continued to rise even in this part of the world over the ongoing battle between Israel and Hamas. The heartache and anger caused by the conflict is something Williamson County judge Bill Gravell experienced while in Israel last week.