Travis County DA race: Democratic candidates agree safety of community is top priority
Travis County DA Jose Garza is standing by his conviction record, but his challenger Jeremy Sylestine, a former prosecutor, believes he is a better fit for the job.
Travis County DA Jose Garza is standing by his conviction record, but his challenger Jeremy Sylestine, a former prosecutor, believes he is a better fit for the job.
Early voting begins for Texas primary races
Early voting is now underway for the Texas primary races, including the contentious Travis County District Attorney race.
Early voting is now underway for the Texas primary races, including the contentious Travis County District Attorney race.
Texas border, post-election violence big issues in new UT poll
A new UT Texas Politics Project poll indicates voters are digging in on several key issues this election season.
A new UT Texas Politics Project poll indicates voters are digging in on several key issues this election season.
Texas border: Abbott expands security operations in Eagle Pass
On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is constructing an 80-acre installation he called a “forward base camp" in Eagle Pass.
On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is constructing an 80-acre installation he called a “forward base camp" in Eagle Pass.
Judge rejects Ken Paxton's attempts to throw out charges
A judge has rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's attempts to throw out felony securities fraud charges that have followed the republican for nearly a decade.
A judge has rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's attempts to throw out felony securities fraud charges that have followed the republican for nearly a decade.
Texas border, 2024 election: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
Calls for ceasefire resolution continue at Austin City Council meeting
Members of the Austin for Palestine Coalition rallied outside City Hall and addressed city council members during a meeting.
Members of the Austin for Palestine Coalition rallied outside City Hall and addressed city council members during a meeting.
Republican Party of Texas censures Speaker Dade Phelan
The Republican Party of Texas has officially censured Representative Dade Phelan, according to a release.
The Republican Party of Texas has officially censured Representative Dade Phelan, according to a release.
Border crisis, marijuana fights and more: This Week in Texas Politics
The border crisis may have been the big headline this week, but Paxton's marijuana law fights, disgraced former state lawmakers and more were still on our minds. FOX 7's Rudy Koski discusses with our political panel.
The border crisis may have been the big headline this week, but Paxton's marijuana law fights, disgraced former state lawmakers and more were still on our minds. FOX 7's Rudy Koski discusses with our political panel.
House speaker Dade Phelan fights back against some Texas Republicans
House Speaker Dade Phelan has made some Texas Republicans so mad they're trying to get him primaried from office. Speaker Phelan is fighting back with a new digital campaign, which was first reported by the Texas Tribune.
House Speaker Dade Phelan has made some Texas Republicans so mad they're trying to get him primaried from office. Speaker Phelan is fighting back with a new digital campaign, which was first reported by the Texas Tribune.
Border convoy, Ken Paxton court orders, 2024 primaries: This Week in Texas Politics
From the border crisis, to Ken Paxton's small legal victory, to the upcoming Texas primaries, This Week in Texas Politics turned out to be very busy.
From the border crisis, to Ken Paxton's small legal victory, to the upcoming Texas primaries, This Week in Texas Politics turned out to be very busy.
Colin Allred leads Democratic primary, trails Cruz in possible head-to-head, poll shows
The Hobby School of Public Affairs poll shows U.S. Congressman Colin Allred with a sizable lead over other challengers in the Democratic Primary, but trailing Senator Ted Cruz in a November matchup.
The Hobby School of Public Affairs poll shows U.S. Congressman Colin Allred with a sizable lead over other challengers in the Democratic Primary, but trailing Senator Ted Cruz in a November matchup.
Gov. Abbott targets anti-school choice House Republicans
Gov. Abbott has failed to get school vouchers passed through several special sessions, now the governor is targeting Republicans who would not vote for it. FOX 7's Mike Warren discusses with our panel.
Gov. Abbott has failed to get school vouchers passed through several special sessions, now the governor is targeting Republicans who would not vote for it. FOX 7's Mike Warren discusses with our panel.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gets temporary reprieve from testifying in lawsuit against him
The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to temporarily halt state Attorney General Ken Paxton’s scheduled testimony in a whistleblower lawsuit that was at the heart of the impeachment charges brought against him in 2023.
The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to temporarily halt state Attorney General Ken Paxton’s scheduled testimony in a whistleblower lawsuit that was at the heart of the impeachment charges brought against him in 2023.
Ken Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to prevent him from testifying
Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the Texas Supreme Court to step in and prevent him from being compelled to testify in a Travis County court over allegations he retaliated against whistleblowers in his office.
Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the Texas Supreme Court to step in and prevent him from being compelled to testify in a Travis County court over allegations he retaliated against whistleblowers in his office.
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments on SB 14
SB 14 is a bill which was passed into law last year that makes it illegal for children to undergo any gender transition or reassignment treatment.
SB 14 is a bill which was passed into law last year that makes it illegal for children to undergo any gender transition or reassignment treatment.
2024 Election: Trump leads Biden in potential head-to-head matchup in Texas, UH poll shows
Former president Donald Trump holds a large lead over President Joe Biden in a potential head-to-head match-up in Texas, a new University of Houston poll shows.
Former president Donald Trump holds a large lead over President Joe Biden in a potential head-to-head match-up in Texas, a new University of Houston poll shows.
Texas border crisis: Biden ready to 'shut down the border' if given authority
President Biden says he is ready to shut down the border if Congress passes a bipartisan bill giving him the authority to do it, but some Texas leaders do not seem convinced.
President Biden says he is ready to shut down the border if Congress passes a bipartisan bill giving him the authority to do it, but some Texas leaders do not seem convinced.
Texas Senate election 2024: Allred, Gutierrez, Sherman face off in debate ahead of primaries
Three Democratic candidates vying to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz faced off in a highly anticipated debate held in Austin on Saturday, the first time the three leading candidates shared the stage.
Three Democratic candidates vying to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz faced off in a highly anticipated debate held in Austin on Saturday, the first time the three leading candidates shared the stage.
Thousands of anti-abortion advocates march downtown in Rally for Life
Thousands of pro-life advocates marched downtown in celebration of Texas' sharp decline in abortions since the state's near-total ban took effect.
Thousands of pro-life advocates marched downtown in celebration of Texas' sharp decline in abortions since the state's near-total ban took effect.