Texas House to vote on AG Ken Paxton impeachment
The announcement from the House Committee on General Investigating comes after 20 articles of impeachment were filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The announcement from the House Committee on General Investigating comes after 20 articles of impeachment were filed against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas bill passed to eliminate annual vehicle inspections for drivers
In a bid to alleviate the burden on Texas drivers, a new Texas Bill passed in the Senate to eliminate the longstanding requirement of annual vehicle safety inspections.
In a bid to alleviate the burden on Texas drivers, a new Texas Bill passed in the Senate to eliminate the longstanding requirement of annual vehicle safety inspections.
Taylor City Council votes in favor of new special events policy amid holiday parade controversy
The City of Taylor found itself in the middle of a controversy when LGBTQ+ supporters were excluded from last year's annual parade.
The City of Taylor found itself in the middle of a controversy when LGBTQ+ supporters were excluded from last year's annual parade.
Texas lawmakers issue 20 articles of impeachment against state Attorney General Ken Paxton
In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led House investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer on 20 articles, including bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust.
In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led House investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer on 20 articles, including bribery, unfitness for office and abuse of public trust.
Texas lawmakers recommend impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton after Republican investigation
In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer.
In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led investigative committee that spent months quietly looking into Paxton recommended impeaching the state’s top lawyer.
Unlicensed religious chaplains may counsel students in Texas’ public schools after lawmakers OK proposal
Opponents fear the bill is a “Trojan horse" for evangelizing kids and will worsen the state’s mental health crisis through disproven counseling approaches.
Opponents fear the bill is a “Trojan horse" for evangelizing kids and will worsen the state’s mental health crisis through disproven counseling approaches.
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.