Texans testify before Senate committee on frustrations over illegal border crossings
Texans who live along the southern border testified before the Senate Committee on Border Security to say illegal border crossings are out of control.
Texans who live along the southern border testified before the Senate Committee on Border Security to say illegal border crossings are out of control.
Vanessa Guillen family speaks out after death of Fort Hood soldier Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz
Mayra Guillen says they were making progress with Fort Hood in the past couple of years. But just last week, Fort Hood officials said another Latina solider was found dead on post.
Mayra Guillen says they were making progress with Fort Hood in the past couple of years. But just last week, Fort Hood officials said another Latina solider was found dead on post.
Texas lawmakers debating legislation on drag shows
State lawmakers are debating two bills that concern drag shows which would classify them as "sexually oriented performances" and prohibit public libraries who host drag performers from receiving state funding.
State lawmakers are debating two bills that concern drag shows which would classify them as "sexually oriented performances" and prohibit public libraries who host drag performers from receiving state funding.
Proposed mandatory 10 years for gun crime draws warning at Texas Capitol
There was significant push-back on Thursday at the state capitol against a proposed law mandating 10 years in prison for those convicted of gun-related crimes.
There was significant push-back on Thursday at the state capitol against a proposed law mandating 10 years in prison for those convicted of gun-related crimes.
Texas lawmakers take on rising health care costs with HB 711
Rep. James Frank drafted the bill in an effort to open up the health care marketplace by eliminating anti-competitive clauses in health insurance contracts.
Rep. James Frank drafted the bill in an effort to open up the health care marketplace by eliminating anti-competitive clauses in health insurance contracts.
Child sex abuse survivors protest Texas bill that would change statute of limitations in cases
House Bill 4601 would change the statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases.
House Bill 4601 would change the statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases.
School voucher debate gets underway at Texas Capitol
Most of the bills are expected to eventually be sent to the full senate for consideration.
Most of the bills are expected to eventually be sent to the full senate for consideration.
Two education rallies held outside State Capitol
It was an education centered day for the Texas legislature as two rallies were held outside the State Capitol.
It was an education centered day for the Texas legislature as two rallies were held outside the State Capitol.
Texas Senate bill aims to increase criminal penalties for catalytic converter thieves
Senate Bill 432 would make it a state jail felony for anyone who is found in possession of a stolen catalytic converter. So even if a thief isn't caught in the act, there would still be consequences. The bill does have protections for special circumstances.
Senate Bill 432 would make it a state jail felony for anyone who is found in possession of a stolen catalytic converter. So even if a thief isn't caught in the act, there would still be consequences. The bill does have protections for special circumstances.
Texas lawmakers debate bill to make damaging, disconnecting GPS monitor a crime
Under current law it is only a technical violation, not a crime, to tamper with an ankle monitor.
Under current law it is only a technical violation, not a crime, to tamper with an ankle monitor.
Conservative, liberal groups testify at State Capitol over controversial legislation
Texans on all sides of the political spectrum are making their voices heard when it comes to controversial legislation that has been filed this session.
Texans on all sides of the political spectrum are making their voices heard when it comes to controversial legislation that has been filed this session.
State legislators propose additional changes to improve Texas power grid
State legislators are proposing more changes to Texas's power grid, two years after Winter Storm Uri caused widespread outages. Doug Lewin, president of Stoic Energy, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
State legislators are proposing more changes to Texas's power grid, two years after Winter Storm Uri caused widespread outages. Doug Lewin, president of Stoic Energy, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
Former President Donald Trump’s first 2024 campaign rally will be in Waco
In his third consecutive bid for the White House, the former president hopes “Trump Country” supporters in Texas will turn out next Saturday.
In his third consecutive bid for the White House, the former president hopes “Trump Country” supporters in Texas will turn out next Saturday.
Proposed bill to address deadly force by drones
The proposed bill aims at establishing specific justifications for deadly force by a drone and requiring the for deadly force from a drone to be made by the head of the agency that owns it.
The proposed bill aims at establishing specific justifications for deadly force by a drone and requiring the for deadly force from a drone to be made by the head of the agency that owns it.
Abortion pill challenge goes before judge in Texas
A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to abortion medication and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators.
A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to abortion medication and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators.
Texas teachers fight for more funding, speak out against school choice vouchers
“More funding and less vouchers," that was the simple message chanted by members of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, as teachers rallied outside the AFL-CIO building in Austin Monday.
“More funding and less vouchers," that was the simple message chanted by members of the Texas American Federation of Teachers, as teachers rallied outside the AFL-CIO building in Austin Monday.
Texas mothers of sons killed from fentanyl overdose call for new school awareness program
Numbers for 2022 are still being calculated, but as of August 2022, there were more than 800 fentanyl-related deaths.
Numbers for 2022 are still being calculated, but as of August 2022, there were more than 800 fentanyl-related deaths.
Texas Senate’s priority bills on higher ed would end tenure, diversity policies
The bills are part of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s list of priorities and, if passed as filed, could have profound impacts on how Texas universities recruit top faculty and other employees.
The bills are part of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s list of priorities and, if passed as filed, could have profound impacts on how Texas universities recruit top faculty and other employees.
House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from Mexico
House Bill 20 by state Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would test the boundaries of the state’s ability to enforce immigration law, which courts have historically ruled falls under federal purview.
House Bill 20 by state Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would test the boundaries of the state’s ability to enforce immigration law, which courts have historically ruled falls under federal purview.
Texas: The Issue Is - Work underway to make penalty tougher for criminals who cut off ankle monitors
There is a bipartisan effort to make the penalty tougher for criminals who cut off their ankle monitors.
There is a bipartisan effort to make the penalty tougher for criminals who cut off their ankle monitors.