School choice bill clears Texas Senate Committee
The school choice bill moved to the Senate with 10 votes and is expected to clear the Senate later on another partisan vote. A much tougher debate is waiting on the House side.
The school choice bill moved to the Senate with 10 votes and is expected to clear the Senate later on another partisan vote. A much tougher debate is waiting on the House side.
Gov. Abbott's top issue for third Special Session is school choice legislation
The top issue for the Special Session is Governor Abbott’s call for school choice legislation. Abbott is specifically asking state lawmakers to authorize what’s called education savings accounts.
The top issue for the Special Session is Governor Abbott’s call for school choice legislation. Abbott is specifically asking state lawmakers to authorize what’s called education savings accounts.
Political drama kicks off third Special Session
The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.
The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.
Texas: The Issue Is - Sen. Ted Cruz discusses issues in the House, the border, and his race in 2024
FOX 4’s Steven Dial sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz to talk about the U.S. House, the southern border, and his race in 2024.
FOX 4’s Steven Dial sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz to talk about the U.S. House, the southern border, and his race in 2024.
Public education advocates rally against school vouchers at Capitol
Texas parents and students gathered at the Capitol today to rally against school vouchers.
Texas parents and students gathered at the Capitol today to rally against school vouchers.
This Week in Texas Politics: Gov. Abbott calls for third special session
All eyes will be on Gov. Abbott's third Special Session in the Texas legislature next week as lawmakers return to Austin. Hear our political panel's thoughts on everything that went down in This Week in Texas Politics.
All eyes will be on Gov. Abbott's third Special Session in the Texas legislature next week as lawmakers return to Austin. Hear our political panel's thoughts on everything that went down in This Week in Texas Politics.
Gov. Abbott announces third Special Session to take place Oct. 9
Governor Greg Abbott announced the third Special Session to take place Monday, Oct. 9.
Governor Greg Abbott announced the third Special Session to take place Monday, Oct. 9.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Eddie Morales says Biden administration isn't doing enough at southern border
For this week’s Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to Eagle Pass Democrat State Rep. Eddie Morales, who says the Biden administration is not doing enough at Texas' southern border.
For this week’s Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to Eagle Pass Democrat State Rep. Eddie Morales, who says the Biden administration is not doing enough at Texas' southern border.
Ken Paxton whistleblower lawsuit to move forward
The Texas Supreme Court has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by four staffers fired by Texas AG Ken Paxton. In this "FOX 7 Focus," FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak talks with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder.
The Texas Supreme Court has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by four staffers fired by Texas AG Ken Paxton. In this "FOX 7 Focus," FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak talks with constitutional law professor Eddy Carder.
This Week in Texas Politics: Paxton, border and school choice
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the fallout from Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, a special session called by the governor to handle the border crisis, and more.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the fallout from Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, a special session called by the governor to handle the border crisis, and more.
Abbott calls for special session due to border crisis; school choice on back burner
The governor is calling for lawmakers to come back to Austin for a special session weeks after Ken Paxton's impeachment trial came to a close, this as the southern border is experiencing a migrant surge.
The governor is calling for lawmakers to come back to Austin for a special session weeks after Ken Paxton's impeachment trial came to a close, this as the southern border is experiencing a migrant surge.
Government shutdown 2023: How it affects Texans
As the federal government looms closer to a shutdown at the beginning of October, government programs that some Central Texans rely upon could potentially face delays.
As the federal government looms closer to a shutdown at the beginning of October, government programs that some Central Texans rely upon could potentially face delays.
Ken Paxton wants back pay for suspension period prior to impeachment trial
After being acquitted on impeachment charges, Ken Paxton now says he wants back pay for the period he was suspended while awaiting his trial.
After being acquitted on impeachment charges, Ken Paxton now says he wants back pay for the period he was suspended while awaiting his trial.
Texas drag ban ruled unconstitutional; federal judge issues permanent injunction
A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction against Senate Bill 12, blocking the legislation from becoming law.
A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction against Senate Bill 12, blocking the legislation from becoming law.
Whistleblowers who reported Texas AG Ken Paxton to FBI say legal fight is not over
The whistleblowers held a press conference Monday afternoon, announcing they’ve filed a new motion in the Texas Supreme Court.
The whistleblowers held a press conference Monday afternoon, announcing they’ve filed a new motion in the Texas Supreme Court.
Round Rock ISD files for 'good cause exception' amid House Bill 3
Round Rock ISD is one of the many school districts in Central Texas seeking a "good cause exception" to House Bill 3. The new law requires districts to have at least one armed officer on every campus.
Round Rock ISD is one of the many school districts in Central Texas seeking a "good cause exception" to House Bill 3. The new law requires districts to have at least one armed officer on every campus.
This Week in Texas Politics: Ken Paxton acquittal
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski caught up with political experts to discuss in This Week in Texas Politics.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski caught up with political experts to discuss in This Week in Texas Politics.
Ken Paxton releases statement following reinstatement as Texas AG
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has released a statement following his reinstatement in the office.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has released a statement following his reinstatement in the office.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he is now a Republican
Johnson's party switch makes him the only Republican mayor of the nation's 10 largest cities.
Johnson's party switch makes him the only Republican mayor of the nation's 10 largest cities.
Texas border receives resources in response to new migrant surge
Thousands of migrants continued to cross the Rio Grande from Mexico into Texas on Sept. 21. The main push is happening around Eagle Pass with nearly 10,000 crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border in the past 24-hours.
Thousands of migrants continued to cross the Rio Grande from Mexico into Texas on Sept. 21. The main push is happening around Eagle Pass with nearly 10,000 crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border in the past 24-hours.