Texas Senate passes new property tax bill
The Texas Senate passed a property tax bill, which happened after a flurry of vetoes from Governor Abbott. Travis County Republican Party chairman Matt Mackowiak joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
The Texas Senate passed a property tax bill, which happened after a flurry of vetoes from Governor Abbott. Travis County Republican Party chairman Matt Mackowiak joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Texas senators include more property tax cuts for businesses in new pitch to break impasse with House
The Texas Senate advanced a new bill Tuesday to cut property taxes for all land-owning Texans — but because House members adjourned weeks ago, the future of the proposal is unclear.
The Texas Senate advanced a new bill Tuesday to cut property taxes for all land-owning Texans — but because House members adjourned weeks ago, the future of the proposal is unclear.
Texas Senate passes new property tax-cut plan
The Texas Senate made significant progress on Tuesday by advancing a new bill aimed at reducing property taxes for all land-owning Texans.
The Texas Senate made significant progress on Tuesday by advancing a new bill aimed at reducing property taxes for all land-owning Texans.
Texas Senate expected to consider rules Tuesday for Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial
Five Republican and two Democratic senators were given the task of drafting the rules of procedure, work they have done in private.
Five Republican and two Democratic senators were given the task of drafting the rules of procedure, work they have done in private.
State Sen. Angela Paxton won't recuse herself from husband's impeachment trial
"I took an oath to uphold the Constitution and the laws of this great state, and Texas law compels each member of the Senate to attend when the Senate meets as a court of impeachment," she said in a statement.
"I took an oath to uphold the Constitution and the laws of this great state, and Texas law compels each member of the Senate to attend when the Senate meets as a court of impeachment," she said in a statement.
Abbott kills more than 70 bills sent to his desk by Texas lawmakers
In just the past week, Abbott has killed more than 70 bills sent to his desk by Texas lawmakers. Nearly 30 vetoes came on Sunday alone, the deadline for the governor to sign or veto bills from the regular session.
In just the past week, Abbott has killed more than 70 bills sent to his desk by Texas lawmakers. Nearly 30 vetoes came on Sunday alone, the deadline for the governor to sign or veto bills from the regular session.
Some conservatives’ long-term goal in property tax fight: get rid of school taxes altogether
Gov. Greg Abbott has thrown his weight behind the idea being pushed by an influential conservative think tank. Many school leaders are worried.
Gov. Greg Abbott has thrown his weight behind the idea being pushed by an influential conservative think tank. Many school leaders are worried.
Gov. Greg Abbott continues his veto campaign, axing more bills amid property tax impasse
The common theme in his many of his vetoes: The bills can wait until after lawmakers figure out property taxes.
The common theme in his many of his vetoes: The bills can wait until after lawmakers figure out property taxes.
Controversial women's sports bill signed into law by Texas Gov. Abbott
The new law expands a similar one passed two years ago that applies to Texas public schools.
The new law expands a similar one passed two years ago that applies to Texas public schools.
Care Force: What is the status of cannabis for veterans in Texas?
In this FOX 7 Care Force, Mitch Fuller with the VFW joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to talk about the legislative changes, or lack thereof, for CBD and cannabinoids for Texan veterans with PTS.
In this FOX 7 Care Force, Mitch Fuller with the VFW joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to talk about the legislative changes, or lack thereof, for CBD and cannabinoids for Texan veterans with PTS.
Abbott signs bills to increase fentanyl education, prosecute fentanyl-related deaths as murder
Gov. Abbott signed four pieces of fentanyl-related legislation into law on Wednesday, including one bill that require fentanyl education in Texas schools, and another that prosecutes fentanyl-related deaths as murder.
Gov. Abbott signed four pieces of fentanyl-related legislation into law on Wednesday, including one bill that require fentanyl education in Texas schools, and another that prosecutes fentanyl-related deaths as murder.
Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial will remain in Houston, court rules
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruling overturns lower-court decisions that had moved the case back to Collin County, where the suspended attorney general lives.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruling overturns lower-court decisions that had moved the case back to Collin County, where the suspended attorney general lives.
Abbott signs Alyssa's Law requiring Texas schools to install silent panic alert technology
Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 838, also known as Alyssa's Law, requiring all public and charter schools to install silent alert technology in classrooms by the 2025-26 school year.
Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 838, also known as Alyssa's Law, requiring all public and charter schools to install silent alert technology in classrooms by the 2025-26 school year.
Gov. Greg Abbott okays bill to eliminate annual vehicle inspections
The new legislation goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, but several Texans will still be required to get their vehicles inspected. Here's why.
The new legislation goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, but several Texans will still be required to get their vehicles inspected. Here's why.
Gov. Abbott signs bill banning certain books in school libraries
Gov. Greg Abbott signed some controversial education bills into law, including one to ban certain books in school libraries.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed some controversial education bills into law, including one to ban certain books in school libraries.
Texas: The Issue Is - The great property tax debate
The political drama surrounding property tax cuts has intensified after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick challenged Gov. Greg Abbott to a debate.
The political drama surrounding property tax cuts has intensified after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick challenged Gov. Greg Abbott to a debate.
FOX 7 Focus: Does Texas AG Ken Paxton have a defense?
In this week's FOX 7 Focus, Prairie View A&M constitutional law professor Eddy Carder joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss the latest news surrounding Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment.
In this week's FOX 7 Focus, Prairie View A&M constitutional law professor Eddy Carder joins FOX 7's John Krinjak to discuss the latest news surrounding Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment.
Bill sent to governor's desk aims to eliminate annual car inspections
Texas is one of 13 states that mandate annual inspections for cars. That will change in 2025 now that lawmakers have given final approval to House Bill 3297.
Texas is one of 13 states that mandate annual inspections for cars. That will change in 2025 now that lawmakers have given final approval to House Bill 3297.
Texas House, Senate remain at impasse on property tax relief, border security
Eight days into the special session, and there’s still no deal between the House and Senate on Gov. Greg Abbott’s two agenda items: property tax relief and border security.
Eight days into the special session, and there’s still no deal between the House and Senate on Gov. Greg Abbott’s two agenda items: property tax relief and border security.
Lead attorney for Texas AG Ken Paxton calls impeachment 'baloney' and a 'scam'
Tony Buzbee held his first press conference following the announcement that he will be defending AG Ken Paxton in his Senate impeachment trial.
Tony Buzbee held his first press conference following the announcement that he will be defending AG Ken Paxton in his Senate impeachment trial.