Texas Senator Ted Cruz does not rule out 2028 Presidential bid

Senator Ted Cruz fueled speculation about a 2028 presidential run by declining to rule it out, while also using the interview to highlight his legislative work and advocate for strong U.S. global engagement.

THC Ban: Texas Ag Commissioner supports regulations over federal ban

In reopening the federal government, lawmakers passed a bill banning THC products across the country. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he supports regulations over a ban and believes the federal government will ultimately make some changes before the new law goes into effect.

How every Texas House member voted on releasing Epstein files

The House of Representatives and Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that mandates the Justice Department to release all case files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Texas Governor Abbott bans Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR from owning land in Texas

The new designation immediately subjects both groups and their affiliates to heightened penalties and prohibits them from buying or acquiring land in Texas.

SNAP freeze ends as food banks talk lingering financial 'ripple effect'

Following the end of the government shutdown, full SNAP benefits are being restored to Central Texans on or after November 14, though organizations like the Central Texas Food Bank predict a continued ripple effect from the disruption.

Texas lawmakers ask Trump for priority when reimbursing border security efforts

After President Donald Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed in July, states who spent their own money on U.S. border security are still waiting on the $13.5 billion allocated for reimbursement.

Gov. Abbott speaks in Sun City
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Governor Abbott's re-election campaign is already underway in Central Texas. He spoke Thursday night at the Sun City Republican Club. FOX 7 Austin's Bryanna Carroll reports.

Texas campus free speech rules under review by special committee

A hearing at the Texas State Capitol Thursday was held to review new laws that clamp down on college campus protests, while also protecting free speech.

Lawmakers re-examining college campus speech rules
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A hearing at the Texas State Capitol Thursday was held to review new laws that clamp down on college campus protests, while also protecting free speech.

Texas A&M tightens restrictions on professors teaching race, gender topics

At the end of a two-day-long meeting of the board of regents, Texas A&M leaders voted in favor of strengthening regulation of race and gender studies.

How every Texas House member voted on reopening the government

Twenty-four of the 25 House Republicans from Texas voted to pass a bill ending the nation's longest government shutdown (43 days).

Student speech under scrutiny as Texas lawmakers hold first hearing after Charlie Kirk's death

Texas lawmakers are holding their initial hearing Thursday to review campus expression at public universities, an effort sparked by student reactions following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Former Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor’s race, pledging ethics reform

Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

Trump endorses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection

The endorsement comes days after Abbott announced his campaign for his fourth term in office.

How does the government shutdown impact Austin's airport?

A final vote to reopen the federal government is expected on Wednesday, Nov. 12. That legislative process, which started in the U.S. Senate Monday night, will not immediately end the chaos at places like airports.

Partial SNAP benefits begin to hit Texans’ accounts

After weeks of uncertainty, some Texas SNAP recipients are beginning to receive partial payments.