Texas Gov. Abbott promises power will stay on this winter
Inspections of power generators will begin in January - and with power companies reporting 15% more capacity than last winter- Abbott doubled down on his confidence in the grid.
Abortion providers await Supreme Court decision on Texas law
For two months, providers have had to work in a sort of limbo as they wait to see if the new law passes the Supreme Court's review.
Louie Gohmert announces he will run for Texas Attorney General
Gohmert will join a Republican field that already includes commissioner of the Texas General Land Office George P. Bush, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman and Texas Republican State Rep. Matt Krause.
Texas gas bills may increase, companies allowed to make up winter storm losses
State gas providers now have the ability to raise the costs of customers’ monthly bills to help regain funds lost during the February winter storm.
How a YA oral-sex scene touched off Texas' latest culture war
A coming-of-age memoir by a California writer has been seized upon by politicians who want greater control over the kinds of books available in Texas schools.
Abbott allocates $4 million to fund county-level election audits
A new state law requires the secretary of state's office to audit results in four randomly selected counties every two years.
This Week in Texas Politics: Looking towards 2022 election
The week in Texas politics has been dominated by the governor's race, which heated up Monday with Democrat Beto O'Rourke tossing his hat into the ring.
Justices could rule on Texas abortion ban as soon as Monday
The Supreme Court justices plan to issue at least one opinion Monday on the Texas abortion law that went into effect Sept. 1.
Beto O'Rourke raises $2M in first 24 hours of launching campaign
Beto O'Rourke faces an even more formidable fundraiser in Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. He had $55 million cash on hand at the end of June.
Voting rights advocates sue Abbott over redistricting maps
The new redistricting maps were approved by Gov. Greg Abbott. However, not everyone believes the redistricting map properly represents Texas.
Texas abortion ban stays in force as justices mull outcome
Meanwhile, the justices are two weeks away from hearing arguments in another abortion case with potentially huge implications for abortion rights in the United States.
Analysis: Different year, different race, different Beto
Beto O’Rourke has this advantage over Abbott: He has no real competition in the coming primary and can start his race against the governor now instead of stopping to win over the Democrats.
Texas board rejects proposed sex education material for schools
Sex education for middle and high school students is up for debate. And it looks like local school districts won't get much guidance from the state.
Texas sues Biden administration over vaccination mandates
The state has also challenged the federal government’s vaccination mandates for big businesses and federal contractors.
Texas church under fire over 'Let's go Brandon' chants caught on video
A Texas church is coming under fire over a video showing people inside the place of worship chanting the viral anti-Biden phrase, "Let’s Go Brandon."
FOX 7 Discussion: Beto O'Rourke enters race for Texas governor
Former Texas GOP chairman James Dickey and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss Beto O'Rourke entering the race for Texas governor.
Beto O’Rourke joins Texas gubernatorial race
On Monday, Robert "Beto" O'Rourke officially became the latest to try to take the keys to the Texas Governor's Mansion away from the GOP.
State Rep. Ryan Guillen switches to GOP in latest blow to South Texas Democrats
Guillen made the announcement during a news conference in Floresville where he was joined by Governor Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke announces he's running for Governor of Texas
Democrat O'Rourke made the announcement on social media saying in part, “Together, we can push past the small and divisive politics that we see in Texas today."
Democrat Beto O'Rourke running for Texas governor in 2022
Democrat Beto O’Rourke announced he is running for governor of Texas, kicking off a third run for office in as many election cycles.