Texas voters pass Proposition 8 on state inheritance taxes
A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.
Texans growing more pessimistic about the economy, new poll finds
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
SNAP benefits: Over 140K Central Texans will lose due to shutdown; List of resources for those in need
As the government shutdown continues, hundreds of thousands of Central Texans will soon lose their SNAP benefits.
Texas judges can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
James Talarico campaign announces list of more than 100 endorsements
The Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate nomination is heating up. The James Talarico campaign announced he has more than 100 endorsements from key party members from across the state.
Texas attorney general sues Tylenol maker over autism claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the makers of Tylenol claiming the company failed to warn customers about the risk of taking the drug during pregnancy.
Austin's controversial Prop Q has sparked strong opinions
The controversial Proposition Q has sparked strong opinions this cycle. So far, more than 45,000 voters have submitted their ballots early in Austin.
2025 Kyle mayor race: Who are the candidates?
Four people are running to be the next mayor of Kyle. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis sat down and spoke with three of the four candidates.
Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt announces House bid
The Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt launched a congressional bid for the House seat being vacated by Republican Michael McCaul.
Texas secretary of state investigating voter rolls
Over 2,000 registered voters have been flagged as potential non-citizens by the Texas Secretary of State's Office.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett may ditch redrawn district for Senate bid: Interview
Recent polling showed that Crockett has a potential early lead in the crowded Democratic primary for Sen. John Cornyn's seat.
These 17 Texas propositions are on the ballot for the November election
The amendments largely deal with tax reductions for select members of the state population, prevention of additional taxes, and funding for certain institutions and infrastructure.
Texas identifies thousands of potential noncitizens registered to vote
Potential noncitizen voters were identified in 189 of the state's 254 counties.
Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply
No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.
Former Texas Medical Board medical director forced out by state speaks out
The former medical director of the Texas Medical Board is speaking out after he was forced to retire by the state earlier this year due to his previous work with Planned Parenthood.
Texas AG Paxton accuses UNT of ignoring 'left-wing extremism' after Charlie Kirk's death
Paxton said the school's response to allegations that students celebrated Charlie Kirk's shooting has been “abysmal" and real action has been “non-existent."
Federal judge temporarily blocks new state law on "expressive activity" on college campuses
A federal judge in Austin is temporarily blocking a new state law that bans what it calls 'expressive activity' on university and college campuses.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for Texas governor
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.
Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor
A state lawmaker from Austin is trying to make a big move into the governor's mansion. Gina Hinojosa announced today she is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski spoke to Hinojosa about why she believes she should be the one to take on Greg Abbott.
Mayor Watson: "We're going to comply with the law" on removing rainbow crosswalk, other street art
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the Black Artists Matter mural on 11th Street. However, Mayor Kirk Watson says he is thinking of other ways to highlight diversity in Austin.