What’s happening in the 2023 election: 4 races to watch Tuesday
From governor races to a state’s Supreme Court, access to abortion has been a frequent topic in campaign debates and advertising for almost all races in the spotlight this year.
From governor races to a state’s Supreme Court, access to abortion has been a frequent topic in campaign debates and advertising for almost all races in the spotlight this year.
Dan Patrick out with pneumonia as Special Session ends at Capitol
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will not be at the Texas Capitol due to a viral pneumonia diagnosis. This comes as the third Special Session wraps up this week.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will not be at the Texas Capitol due to a viral pneumonia diagnosis. This comes as the third Special Session wraps up this week.
Texas voters to decide on numerous proposed amendments on Election Day
Across the Lone Star State, voters have been asked to make the call on 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Across the Lone Star State, voters have been asked to make the call on 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Democrats split on whether to back Israel or Palestine as war in Middle East escalates
Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri called Israel’s invasion of Gaza an “ethnic cleansing campaign,” and was among 10 House members who did not back a resolution supporting the nation.
Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri called Israel’s invasion of Gaza an “ethnic cleansing campaign,” and was among 10 House members who did not back a resolution supporting the nation.
Draft bill hints at preparations for another Special Session on school choice
Special Session 3 will be coming to a close on Tuesday with no path forward for school choice legislation, but steps are apparently being taken to prepare for another Special Session.
Special Session 3 will be coming to a close on Tuesday with no path forward for school choice legislation, but steps are apparently being taken to prepare for another Special Session.
This Week in Texas Politics: School choice unravels, divisions on border security funding
This Week in Texas Politics saw another political meltdown as school choice legislation fell apart at the Capitol. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts unpack this and more.
This Week in Texas Politics saw another political meltdown as school choice legislation fell apart at the Capitol. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts unpack this and more.
2023 Voter Guide: What you need to know before you vote this Election Day
FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2023 election.
FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2023 election.
House approves $14.5 billion in aid for Israel, sends bill to Senate
The House has approved a $14.5 billion in military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza.
The House has approved a $14.5 billion in military aid package for Israel, but without humanitarian assistance for Gaza.
Central Texas elections: 10 school districts call for bond, VATRE elections
Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.
Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.
Gov. Abbott confident a school choice deal can be made
On Tuesday, Gov. Abbott announced there was an agreement on a proposal for a new school choice plan. The governor is optimistic a deal can be made, but a hard sell still remains on the house side.
On Tuesday, Gov. Abbott announced there was an agreement on a proposal for a new school choice plan. The governor is optimistic a deal can be made, but a hard sell still remains on the house side.
School choice agreement announced by Abbott is no done deal
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday an agreement was reached on school choice between House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt Gov. Dan Patrick, but there were not enough lawmakers to reconvene the Texas House.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday an agreement was reached on school choice between House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt Gov. Dan Patrick, but there were not enough lawmakers to reconvene the Texas House.
Third special session expanded to include additional school finance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says this expanded agenda follows “productive discussions” with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says this expanded agenda follows “productive discussions” with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Houston hosts Ken Paxton's securities fraud trial starting April 15
Paxton allegedly promoted a McKinney technology company's stock without disclosing that he received compensation for doing so.
Paxton allegedly promoted a McKinney technology company's stock without disclosing that he received compensation for doing so.
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans would support political violence if necessary, survey finds
The survey noted that 75% of Americans polled stated they agree that the future of American democracy is at risk in the 2024 presidential election. A larger majority of Democrats agree, compared to Republicans.
The survey noted that 75% of Americans polled stated they agree that the future of American democracy is at risk in the 2024 presidential election. A larger majority of Democrats agree, compared to Republicans.
Agreement reached for Biden-Xi talks, but details still being worked out, official tells AP
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet on the sidelines of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, according to a U.S. official familiar with the planning.
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet on the sidelines of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, according to a U.S. official familiar with the planning.
This Week in Texas Politics: Immigration legislation, Texas GOP civil war, and Ken Paxton
This Week in Texas Politics featured emotional debates at the Texas Capitol. Campaign swings into Texas, and more hard swings in the ongoing Texas GOP civil war.
This Week in Texas Politics featured emotional debates at the Texas Capitol. Campaign swings into Texas, and more hard swings in the ongoing Texas GOP civil war.
Human error with programming ballots reported: WilCo Elections Department
The Williamson County Elections Department was notified that a voter in Emergency Service District (ESD) 9 did not have the ESD 9 sales and use tax proposition on their ballot.
The Williamson County Elections Department was notified that a voter in Emergency Service District (ESD) 9 did not have the ESD 9 sales and use tax proposition on their ballot.
Travis County polling site closes due to flooding
The Travis County Clerk's Office says the Austin Recreation Center will be closed until it can safely re-open.
The Travis County Clerk's Office says the Austin Recreation Center will be closed until it can safely re-open.
New House speaker Mike Johnson tried to help overturn 2020 election, raising concerns about next one
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson spearheaded a legal brief in support of an unsuccessful lawsuit trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson spearheaded a legal brief in support of an unsuccessful lawsuit trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Jamaal Bowman criminally charged in Capitol Hill fire alarm incident
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., has been charged for allegedly pulling a fire alarm in a House of Representatives building during a government shutdown threat Sept. 30.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., has been charged for allegedly pulling a fire alarm in a House of Representatives building during a government shutdown threat Sept. 30.