Austin drone company promotes school security system to lawmakers

State lawmakers were told a new security drone system, based in Austin, could help school districts comply with a new campus security law.

Could drones replace school security guards?
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State lawmakers were told a new security drone system, based in Austin, could help school districts comply with a new campus security law.

Texas Senate passes bill allowing teacher prayer

The Texas Senate passed a bill that will allow teachers to pray while on duty. While proponents argue that the bill clarifies existing rights, opponents fear it could lead to students being forced to pray.

Watch live: Oliver Stone testifies to Congress about new JFK assassination files

The award-winning director is testifying to Congress regarding thousands of newly released government documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Senator Cory Booker staffer arrested for carrying pistol on Capitol grounds

According to the United States Capitol Police, a staffer for Senator Cory Booker was arrested on Monday for carrying a pistol on Capitol grounds without a license. 

Senate could vote to end emergency declaration Trump uses for Canadian tariffs

Senate Democrats are putting GOP support to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that forms the basis for Trump's tariffs on Canada. Here's what to know.

Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson testify in support of Texas film incentives bill

Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.

Texas lawmakers look at film incentives bill
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Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.

Candidates frustrated with Gov. Greg Abbott as TX-18 election date still hasn't been set

Governor Greg Abbott must schedule the special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with a narrow Republican margin in Congress, some are accusing the governor of intentionally dragging out the process to fill the seat in the heavily Democratic 18th District.

Poll: Trump is stronger on immigration but weaker on economy

Americans still support the president’s immigration policy but differ when it comes to his stance on tariffs and handling of the economy, a recent poll shows.

Trump stands by security team, says he won’t ‘fire people’ over Signal leak

President Donald Trump is making his clearest commitment to not fire anyone over an embarrassing accidental leak of his administration’s plans for an airstrike against the Houthis in Yemen.

ICE detains U of M student at Twin Cities campus, officials say

U of M officials have confirmed a graduate student was detained by ICE at a residence near its Twin Cities campus this week.

Texas legislative session discussions: TWITP
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FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.