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.
Gov. Abbott signs bill aiming to hold 'rogue district attorneys' accountable
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a total of eight public-safety-related bills into law, among them was HB-17.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a total of eight public-safety-related bills into law, among them was HB-17.
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee confirms he's representing Texas AG Ken Paxton in impeachment trial
Tony Buzbee tells FOX 26 he will be representing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his upcoming impeachment trial
Tony Buzbee tells FOX 26 he will be representing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his upcoming impeachment trial
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Frederick Fraizer discusses latest happenings in Texas Legislature
McKinney Republican Rep. Frederick Fraizer spoke with FOX 4's Steven Dial about the recent happenings and issues in the Texas Legislature.
McKinney Republican Rep. Frederick Fraizer spoke with FOX 4's Steven Dial about the recent happenings and issues in the Texas Legislature.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14 into law Friday, which bars transgender juveniles from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14 into law Friday, which bars transgender juveniles from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
Property tax cut stalemate continues at the Capitol
State Senators refused to throw in the towel on the Special Session, even though House members technically ended it on Tuesday.
State Senators refused to throw in the towel on the Special Session, even though House members technically ended it on Tuesday.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Friday a bill that bars transgender kids from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies, though the new law could face legal challenges before it takes effect on Sept. 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Friday a bill that bars transgender kids from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies, though the new law could face legal challenges before it takes effect on Sept. 1.
Big-name Houston attorneys hired to present impeachment case against Ken Paxton
Two prominent Texas attorneys with a long list of famous clients will present the case for impeachment against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and called for transparency Thursday once the trial gets underway this summer in the state Capitol.
Two prominent Texas attorneys with a long list of famous clients will present the case for impeachment against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and called for transparency Thursday once the trial gets underway this summer in the state Capitol.
Ken Paxton Impeachment: Why the fight isn't finished yet
The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.
The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.
Cars registered in Texas after 2025 won't need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls out state reps after House adjourns amid special session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls out state representatives for ‘abandoning the Capitol’ after the House adjourned amid special session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls out state representatives for ‘abandoning the Capitol’ after the House adjourned amid special session.
Abbott taps John Scott, former Texas secretary of state, as interim attorney general
Scott, a former deputy attorney general, will run the agency because Ken Paxton has been suspended from office until his impeachment trial before the Texas Senate.
Scott, a former deputy attorney general, will run the agency because Ken Paxton has been suspended from office until his impeachment trial before the Texas Senate.
Texas House declares Special Session sine die
Texas House passes its special session legislation, and goes home Sine Die.
Texas House passes its special session legislation, and goes home Sine Die.