Future uncertain for Texas teachers after legislative gridlock
After months of gridlock in the state legislature, the future is still uncertain for Texas teachers heading into the new school year. Efforts to increase funding for districts failed this spring
After months of gridlock in the state legislature, the future is still uncertain for Texas teachers heading into the new school year. Efforts to increase funding for districts failed this spring
Gov. Abbott holds ceremonial signing for 'Save Women's Sports Act' in Denton
While Governor Abbott signed the bill inside of Texas Women's University in Denton protesters gathered outside.
While Governor Abbott signed the bill inside of Texas Women's University in Denton protesters gathered outside.
Texas AG Ken Paxton's criminal case moves forward as impeachment looms
August 5 marks one month until Ken Paxton's Senate trial gets underway, and after years, there is also movement in his federal securities fraud case. Constitutional law professor Eddy Carder shares his thoughts in this week's FOX 7 Focus.
August 5 marks one month until Ken Paxton's Senate trial gets underway, and after years, there is also movement in his federal securities fraud case. Constitutional law professor Eddy Carder shares his thoughts in this week's FOX 7 Focus.
Texas’ abortion ban too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications, judge rules
A Texas judge has ruled the state’s abortion ban has proven too restrictive for women with serious pregnancy complications and must allow exceptions without doctors fearing the threat of criminal charges.
A Texas judge has ruled the state’s abortion ban has proven too restrictive for women with serious pregnancy complications and must allow exceptions without doctors fearing the threat of criminal charges.
This Week in Texas Politics: Street racing in Texas, 'mega-drought' and Paxton in court
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his group of experts speak on hot topics in This Week's Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his group of experts speak on hot topics in This Week's Texas Politics.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appears in Houston court hearing for his securities fraud trial
Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s years-delayed trial on securities fraud charges will have to wait until his separate impeachment trial is concluded, lawyers and the judge in the case said Thursday during a court hearing in Houston.
Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s years-delayed trial on securities fraud charges will have to wait until his separate impeachment trial is concluded, lawyers and the judge in the case said Thursday during a court hearing in Houston.
ACLU files lawsuit to block Texas ban on drag performances
An Austin-based drag artist is among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to stop SB 12 from taking effect on Sept. 1.
An Austin-based drag artist is among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to stop SB 12 from taking effect on Sept. 1.
Texas AG Ken Paxton asks Senate to dismiss articles of impeachment
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the Senate to dismiss the articles of impeachment he faces in his upcoming trial. Katie Naranjo and Matt Mackowiak join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the Senate to dismiss the articles of impeachment he faces in his upcoming trial. Katie Naranjo and Matt Mackowiak join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Del Valle ISD spends nearly $1.1M to add additional officers on campuses
Del Valle ISD followed the guidelines for the school year by adding nine additional officers to the district's police department at a cost of nearly $1.1 million, including training and equipment.
Del Valle ISD followed the guidelines for the school year by adding nine additional officers to the district's police department at a cost of nearly $1.1 million, including training and equipment.
How long should politicians serve in office?
Senators Mitch McConnell and Dianne Feinstein, two of the oldest members of their parties, both recently appeared to suffer health episodes while on the job. So, how long is too long in office?
Senators Mitch McConnell and Dianne Feinstein, two of the oldest members of their parties, both recently appeared to suffer health episodes while on the job. So, how long is too long in office?
Multiple court issues ahead for embattled Texas AG Ken Paxton
Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton is getting ready for a busy August, starting with a hearing in a Harris County courtroom regarding his 2015 securities fraud charges.
Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton is getting ready for a busy August, starting with a hearing in a Harris County courtroom regarding his 2015 securities fraud charges.
Mother of Uvalde school shooting victim now running for mayor
Kimberly Mata-Rubio lost her daughter Alexandria “Lexi" Rubio in the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary, now she's running for mayor of Uvalde.
Kimberly Mata-Rubio lost her daughter Alexandria “Lexi" Rubio in the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary, now she's running for mayor of Uvalde.
Federal lawsuit seeks to block Texas book ban over sexual content ratings
The lawsuit argues the law is unconstitutionally vague, a violation of free speech rights and an undue burden on booksellers. It seeks to block the law before it takes effect.
The lawsuit argues the law is unconstitutionally vague, a violation of free speech rights and an undue burden on booksellers. It seeks to block the law before it takes effect.
Texas border: DOJ sues Abbott over installation of floating border wall
The Department of Justice is suing Governor Abbott for the installation of the border buoys going into parts of the Rio Grande.
The Department of Justice is suing Governor Abbott for the installation of the border buoys going into parts of the Rio Grande.
Department of Justice sues Texas over floating border barrier in the Rio Grande
Governor Greg Abbott told President Joe Biden in a letter Monday that Texas will not remove the floating border barrier in the Rio Grande. Now, the Department of Justice is suing the state of Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott told President Joe Biden in a letter Monday that Texas will not remove the floating border barrier in the Rio Grande. Now, the Department of Justice is suing the state of Texas.
Texas border floating barrier: Abbott defends buoys in letter to Biden
The Biden Administration notified state officials the 1,000-feet link of round floating balls creates a navigation problem, and poses a risk to migrants who try to get around it. On Monday afternoon, the Biden Administration sued Gov. Abbott.
The Biden Administration notified state officials the 1,000-feet link of round floating balls creates a navigation problem, and poses a risk to migrants who try to get around it. On Monday afternoon, the Biden Administration sued Gov. Abbott.
Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande buoy barrier that’s meant to stop migrants
The Justice Department on Monday sued Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over a floating barrier that the state placed on the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
The Justice Department on Monday sued Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over a floating barrier that the state placed on the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
Ken Paxton’s far-right billionaire backers are fighting hard to save him
With the attorney general’s impeachment trial set for September, supporters have risen to Paxton’s defense, fueled by the deep pockets of oil-rich West Texas donors.
With the attorney general’s impeachment trial set for September, supporters have risen to Paxton’s defense, fueled by the deep pockets of oil-rich West Texas donors.
Women who sued Texas over abortion law testify in Austin
A group of women that sued the state of Texas over its abortion law testified in an Austin courtroom on Wednesday.
A group of women that sued the state of Texas over its abortion law testified in an Austin courtroom on Wednesday.
Walmart settles with Office of Attorney General for $168 million over role in opioid crisis, negligent actions
The Office of the Attorney General announced on Wednesday a settlement with Walmart over its role in the opioid epidemic.
The Office of the Attorney General announced on Wednesday a settlement with Walmart over its role in the opioid epidemic.