Gov Abbott appoints new interim attorney general
Austin-based attorney Angela Colmenero has served as Abbott's deputy chief of staff. and held leadership positions at both the Attorney General's Office and the Governor's Office.
Austin-based attorney Angela Colmenero has served as Abbott's deputy chief of staff. and held leadership positions at both the Attorney General's Office and the Governor's Office.
$18 billion property tax cut deal announced, biggest in Texas history
An agreement reached by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan detail proposed property tax cuts of nearly $18 billion. If passed, these will be the largest property tax cuts in Texas history.
An agreement reached by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan detail proposed property tax cuts of nearly $18 billion. If passed, these will be the largest property tax cuts in Texas history.
Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez enters Democratic primary targeting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024
Known for pushing gun restrictions after the Uvalde school shooting in his district, Gutierrez will vie for the opportunity to take on Republican Cruz in the general election. U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is already running in the primary.
Known for pushing gun restrictions after the Uvalde school shooting in his district, Gutierrez will vie for the opportunity to take on Republican Cruz in the general election. U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is already running in the primary.
Texas: The Issue Is - Should chaplains be in public schools?
In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski sits down with Robert Boston with Americans United for Separation of Church and State to discuss SB 763 which allows chaplains to counsel in Texas public schools
In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski sits down with Robert Boston with Americans United for Separation of Church and State to discuss SB 763 which allows chaplains to counsel in Texas public schools
Texas DPS releases numbers on Operation Lone Star's impact at the border
As of June 2023, Texas law enforcement recovered more than 420 million lethal doses of fentanyl since the start of the mission.
As of June 2023, Texas law enforcement recovered more than 420 million lethal doses of fentanyl since the start of the mission.
Texas House explores idea of sustainable property tax relief
The new search for lasting property tax relief began Friday morning with a hearing by the House Select Committee on Sustainable Property Tax Relief.
The new search for lasting property tax relief began Friday morning with a hearing by the House Select Committee on Sustainable Property Tax Relief.
Wisconsin abortion ban: Lawsuit to repeal can continue, judge rules
The fight over Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban will keep moving forward after a Dane County judge's ruling Friday, July 7.
The fight over Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban will keep moving forward after a Dane County judge's ruling Friday, July 7.
First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
House Democrats pitch new property tax cut plan to break GOP stalemate
A group of House Democrats pitched their own idea. The Democrats say their plan provides a break for everyone.
A group of House Democrats pitched their own idea. The Democrats say their plan provides a break for everyone.
Trump valet pleads not guilty in classified documents case
Walt Nauta, who was charged alongside Donald Trump in June in a 38-count indictment alleging the mishandling of classified documents, was arraigned Thursday.
Walt Nauta, who was charged alongside Donald Trump in June in a 38-count indictment alleging the mishandling of classified documents, was arraigned Thursday.
National Archives completes review of JFK assassination documents, 99% publicly available: White House
The Biden administration has released thousands of documents on JFK's assassination since 2021.
The Biden administration has released thousands of documents on JFK's assassination since 2021.
Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity at college campuses post-Roe
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
Texas lawmakers return to Capitol with no property tax deal
State lawmakers returned to Austin to continue the second Special Session, and how to provide a big property tax cut.
State lawmakers returned to Austin to continue the second Special Session, and how to provide a big property tax cut.
Ohio man gets life sentence for raping 9-year-old who went to Indiana for abortion
Gerson Fuentes, 28, confessed to Columbus police.
Gerson Fuentes, 28, confessed to Columbus police.
Conservatives go to red states and liberals head to blue as the country grows more polarized
Americans are segregating by their politics at a rapid clip, helping fuel the greatest divide between the states in modern history.
Americans are segregating by their politics at a rapid clip, helping fuel the greatest divide between the states in modern history.
Judge limits Biden administration's contact with social media companies
The judge cited "substantial evidence" of a far-reaching censorship campaign.
The judge cited "substantial evidence" of a far-reaching censorship campaign.
Texas representative calls for voters to decide on future of property taxes
Republican leaders are split over whether they should raise homestead exemptions or compress the tax rate, but those aren't the only plans on the table.
Republican leaders are split over whether they should raise homestead exemptions or compress the tax rate, but those aren't the only plans on the table.
Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says
The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify but his defense team says they will fight those efforts.
The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify but his defense team says they will fight those efforts.
Houston files lawsuit against the State of Texas over "Death Star" bill
Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, with an effective date of September 1.
Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, with an effective date of September 1.
Embattled Texas AG Paxton secretly went on China junket against advice of staff, docs show
Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.
Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.