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.
Texas counties attempting to stop people from using roads to get an abortion grows
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Republican Mike Johnson elected new House speaker
Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.
Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.
Survey finds that US abortions rose slightly overall after new restrictions started in some states
The total number of abortions provided in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them throughout pregnancy, a new survey finds.
The total number of abortions provided in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them throughout pregnancy, a new survey finds.
Tom Emmer drops bid for House speaker
Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Sheila Jackson Lee cusses out staffer in leaked audio recording
Jackson Lee, a Hillary Clinton-endorsed congresswoman who built a reputation in Washington as being one of the "meanest" members of Congress, has represented the same Houston, Texas district in the House of Representatives for over 28 years.
Jackson Lee, a Hillary Clinton-endorsed congresswoman who built a reputation in Washington as being one of the "meanest" members of Congress, has represented the same Houston, Texas district in the House of Representatives for over 28 years.
Mike Pence faces questions about how much longer his 2024 campaign can survive amid cash shortage
Pence ended September with just $1.18 million cash-on-hand, according to recent filings, and owed $621,000 in debt.
Pence ended September with just $1.18 million cash-on-hand, according to recent filings, and owed $621,000 in debt.
Day 20 with no House speaker and no idea who will lead Congress
Republicans are convening against Monday evening without any idea who will lead and when they will be able to get Congress back to work.
Republicans are convening against Monday evening without any idea who will lead and when they will be able to get Congress back to work.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Jeff Leach on proposed COVID vaccine mandate ban
In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke to state Rep. Jeff Leach about Senate Bill 7, a proposed ban on businesses requiring COVID vaccines for employees.
In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke to state Rep. Jeff Leach about Senate Bill 7, a proposed ban on businesses requiring COVID vaccines for employees.
'Trump train': Biden 2020 campaign staffer, attorney speak on City of San Marcos settlement
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with one of the staffers on the Biden 2020 campaign bus and an attorney for the plaintiffs about the settlement and what message they hope it sends.
In this FOX 7 Focus, John Krinjak sits down with one of the staffers on the Biden 2020 campaign bus and an attorney for the plaintiffs about the settlement and what message they hope it sends.