Texas border crisis: SB 4 blocked by federal court
A federal court is blocking Texas' SB 4, a controversial law that would allow police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
A federal court is blocking Texas' SB 4, a controversial law that would allow police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
Austin gun store owner fights Supreme Court over bump stocks
An Austin gun shop owner, who is fighting to end the ban on bump stocks, took his battle to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Michael Cargill said the Trump administration did not follow federal law.
An Austin gun shop owner, who is fighting to end the ban on bump stocks, took his battle to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Michael Cargill said the Trump administration did not follow federal law.
Supreme Court split on federal bump stock ban challenged by Texas gun store owner
The Trump administration banned bump stocks after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but the ban was put on hold. This comes down to whether the justices believe the accessory makes a weapon a machine gun. Those supporting bump stocks say there is still a manual action taken by the shooter.
The Trump administration banned bump stocks after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but the ban was put on hold. This comes down to whether the justices believe the accessory makes a weapon a machine gun. Those supporting bump stocks say there is still a manual action taken by the shooter.
Travis County DA primary: Elon Musk weighs in
Elon Musk weighed in on the upcoming Democratic primary for Travis County District Attorney.
Elon Musk weighed in on the upcoming Democratic primary for Travis County District Attorney.
Teacher survey shows big pushback on Texas school choice plan
A survey by the Texas American Federation of Teachers comes at a time when voter turnout is running low, but a powerful voting block could be a deciding factor.
A survey by the Texas American Federation of Teachers comes at a time when voter turnout is running low, but a powerful voting block could be a deciding factor.
Texas primary 2024: Gov. Abbott, Paxton campaign against fellow Republicans
Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton are campaigning against fellow Republicans because of how those candidates voted on certain issues. Will these retribution politics work in primary races?
Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton are campaigning against fellow Republicans because of how those candidates voted on certain issues. Will these retribution politics work in primary races?
Texas border, Ken Paxton, voting anxiety: 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.
Voting in 2024 Texas primaries: What you need to know
FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2024 primaries.
FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2024 primaries.
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.