Paxton calls out Texas House speaker amid allegations from lawmakers
Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, and Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss recent developments into allegations against Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, and Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss recent developments into allegations against Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas AG Ken Paxton allegations come to a head at Capitol
A bipartisan House committee investigating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton publicly discussed its findings so far in a rare and unexpected hearing.
A bipartisan House committee investigating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton publicly discussed its findings so far in a rare and unexpected hearing.
Paxton defends drinking accusations against Phelan, House investigators recount alleged misconduct by Paxton
A day after calling for House Speaker Dade Phelan to resign for allegedly drinking on the job, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is defending those claims. Phelan's camp argued that Paxton is using the video as a way to distract from a public hearing on an investigation into the attorney general on Wednesday.
A day after calling for House Speaker Dade Phelan to resign for allegedly drinking on the job, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is defending those claims. Phelan's camp argued that Paxton is using the video as a way to distract from a public hearing on an investigation into the attorney general on Wednesday.
Senate priorities on bail, Ten Commandments in schools stall out in Texas House as key deadline passes
The two chambers have been at odds over property tax relief and school choice, but on Tuesday night, those divisions spilled over into priorities the bodies had previously agreed upon.
The two chambers have been at odds over property tax relief and school choice, but on Tuesday night, those divisions spilled over into priorities the bodies had previously agreed upon.
Texas Senate passes revamped school funding bill in last-minute bid to implement voucher program
Texas senators have latched education savings accounts to a school funding bill in a last-ditch effort to avoid a special session. But some House members are furious at the revamped version and have vowed not to let it become law.
Texas senators have latched education savings accounts to a school funding bill in a last-ditch effort to avoid a special session. But some House members are furious at the revamped version and have vowed not to let it become law.
AG Paxton calls for Texas Speaker Dade Phelan to resign, accuses him of being drunk on House floor
Video from the House floor on Friday night shows Phelan slurring his words on the House floor while debating an amendment to a Senate Bill.
Video from the House floor on Friday night shows Phelan slurring his words on the House floor while debating an amendment to a Senate Bill.
Advocates push for more gun safety as Texas legislative session comes to a close
A group of advocates is pushing for more gun safety as the legislative session draws to a close. This comes one day before the anniversary of the Uvalde school shooting at Robb Elementary School.
A group of advocates is pushing for more gun safety as the legislative session draws to a close. This comes one day before the anniversary of the Uvalde school shooting at Robb Elementary School.
School choice revived in Texas Senate Committee hearing
A hearing was held on Monday, May 22 as the latest effort to avoid a Special Session and push through what’s known as Education Savings Accounts.
A hearing was held on Monday, May 22 as the latest effort to avoid a Special Session and push through what’s known as Education Savings Accounts.
Texas Senate committee revamps school funding bill to revive voucher-like proposal
The Senate education committee has drastically changed House Bill 100 after Gov. Greg Abbott signaled he would call a special session if a voucher-like program didn’t pass.
The Senate education committee has drastically changed House Bill 100 after Gov. Greg Abbott signaled he would call a special session if a voucher-like program didn’t pass.
Texas House advances bill aimed at keeping kids from seeing sexually explicit performances
The bill no longer targets drag performers, but LGBTQ advocates say the legislation’s vague language could still be used to criminalize such shows.
The bill no longer targets drag performers, but LGBTQ advocates say the legislation’s vague language could still be used to criminalize such shows.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw advocates military strike, calling cartels 'clear and present' threat
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) a decorated Navy SEAL officer who has represented Texas' 2nd district since 2019, explained how he's leading a special house task force focused on countering Mexico's drug cartels.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) a decorated Navy SEAL officer who has represented Texas' 2nd district since 2019, explained how he's leading a special house task force focused on countering Mexico's drug cartels.
A ban on Texas public universities’ diversity offices inches closer to becoming law
Texas could become the second state in the country after Florida to ban diversity, equity and inclusion offices in higher education.
Texas could become the second state in the country after Florida to ban diversity, equity and inclusion offices in higher education.
Texas legislature advances bills on drag shows, college diversity programs
The House advanced Senate Bill 12, restricting children from attending drag shows and performances "appealing to the prurient interest in sex." The Senate approved Senate Bill 17, which would ban diversity programs at public universities.
The House advanced Senate Bill 12, restricting children from attending drag shows and performances "appealing to the prurient interest in sex." The Senate approved Senate Bill 17, which would ban diversity programs at public universities.
Sen. John Cornyn meets with Austin entertainment industry to discuss event ticketing issues
U.S. Senator John Cornyn invited a Taylor Swift fan, and those working in the entertainment industry to be part of a panel on Friday, May 19 at the Moody Center.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn invited a Taylor Swift fan, and those working in the entertainment industry to be part of a panel on Friday, May 19 at the Moody Center.
Texas TikTok ban remains limited to government-issued devices
A TikTok ban in Texas remains limited to government-issued devices.
A TikTok ban in Texas remains limited to government-issued devices.
Paxton announces second investigation into Texas hospital over youth transgender healthcare
The Texas attorney general's office will investigate to determine if Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is actively engaging in "illegal behavior" and performing "gender transitioning" procedures on children.
The Texas attorney general's office will investigate to determine if Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is actively engaging in "illegal behavior" and performing "gender transitioning" procedures on children.
Key supporter of Texas school chaplain bill has pushed for evangelism in schools
Rocky Malloy, a self-described former drug-smuggling pirate saved by divine intervention, has led a group that promotes chaplains as a tool to proselytize to schoolchildren.
Rocky Malloy, a self-described former drug-smuggling pirate saved by divine intervention, has led a group that promotes chaplains as a tool to proselytize to schoolchildren.
Taxes, tenure, transgender care, sports bills discussed amid Texas regular session ending
The Texas regular session ends this month, and Thursday was a critical moving day for several key pieces of legislation, including two bills concerning gender-affirming care and transgender collegiate athletes.
The Texas regular session ends this month, and Thursday was a critical moving day for several key pieces of legislation, including two bills concerning gender-affirming care and transgender collegiate athletes.
Bill would allow temporary change in speed limits due to construction, weather on Texas highways
An investigation of the deadly pileup on I-35W in February 2021 suggested variable speed limits.
An investigation of the deadly pileup on I-35W in February 2021 suggested variable speed limits.
School voucher bill hangs by a thread as key deadline approaches
The House public education committee chair said Wednesday he currently has no plans to bring the bill for a vote. Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to call a special session if the House doesn’t “expand the scope of school choice.”
The House public education committee chair said Wednesday he currently has no plans to bring the bill for a vote. Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to call a special session if the House doesn’t “expand the scope of school choice.”