Parents of school shooting victims bring gun violence prevention bus tour to Austin
“I want you to imagine when you hear the news that your son ain't coming home ever." Parents of children killed in school shootings gathered at the Texas State Capitol as part of a nationwide bus tour.
“I want you to imagine when you hear the news that your son ain't coming home ever." Parents of children killed in school shootings gathered at the Texas State Capitol as part of a nationwide bus tour.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez enters Democratic primary for Ted Cruz's seat
Texas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez has entered the Democratic primary for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's seat. Ed Espinoza and Matt Mackowiak join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Texas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez has entered the Democratic primary for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's seat. Ed Espinoza and Matt Mackowiak join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan reach deal on 'biggest property tax cut in Texas history'
The leaders, who were seen meeting last week, said the legislation would lead to an $18 billion cut in taxes, if passed.
The leaders, who were seen meeting last week, said the legislation would lead to an $18 billion cut in taxes, if passed.
Gov Abbott appoints new interim attorney general
Austin-based attorney Angela Colmenero has served as Abbott's deputy chief of staff. and held leadership positions at both the Attorney General's Office and the Governor's Office.
Austin-based attorney Angela Colmenero has served as Abbott's deputy chief of staff. and held leadership positions at both the Attorney General's Office and the Governor's Office.
$18 billion property tax cut deal announced, biggest in Texas history
An agreement reached by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan detail proposed property tax cuts of nearly $18 billion. If passed, these will be the largest property tax cuts in Texas history.
An agreement reached by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan detail proposed property tax cuts of nearly $18 billion. If passed, these will be the largest property tax cuts in Texas history.
Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez enters Democratic primary targeting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024
Known for pushing gun restrictions after the Uvalde school shooting in his district, Gutierrez will vie for the opportunity to take on Republican Cruz in the general election. U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is already running in the primary.
Known for pushing gun restrictions after the Uvalde school shooting in his district, Gutierrez will vie for the opportunity to take on Republican Cruz in the general election. U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is already running in the primary.
Texas: The Issue Is - Should chaplains be in public schools?
In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski sits down with Robert Boston with Americans United for Separation of Church and State to discuss SB 763 which allows chaplains to counsel in Texas public schools
In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski sits down with Robert Boston with Americans United for Separation of Church and State to discuss SB 763 which allows chaplains to counsel in Texas public schools
Texas DPS releases numbers on Operation Lone Star's impact at the border
As of June 2023, Texas law enforcement recovered more than 420 million lethal doses of fentanyl since the start of the mission.
As of June 2023, Texas law enforcement recovered more than 420 million lethal doses of fentanyl since the start of the mission.
Texas House explores idea of sustainable property tax relief
The new search for lasting property tax relief began Friday morning with a hearing by the House Select Committee on Sustainable Property Tax Relief.
The new search for lasting property tax relief began Friday morning with a hearing by the House Select Committee on Sustainable Property Tax Relief.
House Democrats pitch new property tax cut plan to break GOP stalemate
A group of House Democrats pitched their own idea. The Democrats say their plan provides a break for everyone.
A group of House Democrats pitched their own idea. The Democrats say their plan provides a break for everyone.
Texas lawmakers return to Capitol with no property tax deal
State lawmakers returned to Austin to continue the second Special Session, and how to provide a big property tax cut.
State lawmakers returned to Austin to continue the second Special Session, and how to provide a big property tax cut.
Texas representative calls for voters to decide on future of property taxes
Republican leaders are split over whether they should raise homestead exemptions or compress the tax rate, but those aren't the only plans on the table.
Republican leaders are split over whether they should raise homestead exemptions or compress the tax rate, but those aren't the only plans on the table.
Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says
The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify but his defense team says they will fight those efforts.
The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify but his defense team says they will fight those efforts.
Houston files lawsuit against the State of Texas over "Death Star" bill
Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, with an effective date of September 1.
Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, with an effective date of September 1.
Embattled Texas AG Paxton secretly went on China junket against advice of staff, docs show
Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.
Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.
New law removes statute of limitations for tampering with evidence in murder cases
Texas law enforcement agencies say a new law recently signed by Gov. Greg Abbott will make it easier for them to investigate cold cases.
Texas law enforcement agencies say a new law recently signed by Gov. Greg Abbott will make it easier for them to investigate cold cases.
New TX laws favor parents in child abuse investigations as legislators try to limit no. of kids in foster care
Legislators also passed bills that will provide foster kids entering the troubled system with duffel bags or backpacks and those aging out of the system with help setting up bank accounts.
Legislators also passed bills that will provide foster kids entering the troubled system with duffel bags or backpacks and those aging out of the system with help setting up bank accounts.
Inmates are dying in stifling Texas prisons, but the state seldom acknowledges heat as a cause of death
Since a heat wave gripped Texas, at least nine inmates, including two men in their 30s, have died of heart attacks or unknown causes in prisons lacking air conditioning. It’s been 11 years since the state last classified a death as heat-related.
Since a heat wave gripped Texas, at least nine inmates, including two men in their 30s, have died of heart attacks or unknown causes in prisons lacking air conditioning. It’s been 11 years since the state last classified a death as heat-related.
State Rep. Jacey Jetton, called to military service, chooses his wife as temporary replacement
Under a provision of the Texas Constitution, Fanny Jetton will represent her husband’s Houston suburban district during the Legislature’s second special session.
Under a provision of the Texas Constitution, Fanny Jetton will represent her husband’s Houston suburban district during the Legislature’s second special session.
Trial date set for Austin developer Nate Paul linked to allegations against AG Ken Paxton
Jury selection and the trial are set for Monday, August 14 at 9:30 a.m. in an Austin courtroom.
Jury selection and the trial are set for Monday, August 14 at 9:30 a.m. in an Austin courtroom.