Washington state insurance commissioner compares pro-life Republicans to the Taliban

The Washington State Insurance Commissioner is calling pro-life Republicans “Taliban-like” after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a Texas anti-abortion law to stand.

How many abortions would Texas' 6-week ban prevent?

The numbers could be higher or lower based on a variety of factors. For example, Texas women may cross state lines in order to obtain abortions after six weeks.

Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion ban in 5-4 vote

A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation’s second-largest state.

Medical cannabis use expanded to Texas PTSD, cancer patients

Thousands of Texas veterans suffering often life-threatening post-traumatic stress disorder can now legally access medical cannabis to ease the symptoms.

Texas law banning homeless camps takes effect

House Bill 1925 makes camping in an unapproved public place a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500.

Pro-choice advocates protest abortion law at Texas Capitol

Pro-choice advocates have been fighting this bill since it first was introduced during the regular legislative session.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas' abortion law goes into effect

Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Diana Gomez, the advocacy manager for Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss Texas' new abortion law.

Far-right extremists expected to attend US Capitol rally this month, US intel shows

Far-right extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend a rally later this month at the U.S. Capitol that is designed to demand “justice” for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January’s insurrection, according to three people familiar with intelligence gathered by federal officials.

Angela West cleared of DWI charge after toxicology report comes back negative

Angela West, the wife of Texas gubernatorial candidate Allen West, has been cleared of the DWI charge against her after her toxicology report came back negative.

Texas State Senators, Tejano Democrats file lawsuit over redistricting

The group says that the results of the decennial Census were delayed because of COVID-19 and only recently published after the conclusion of the 87th Regular Legislative Session.

Texas law banning most abortions takes effect after Supreme Court stays silent

The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.

Texas abortion law goes into effect while awaiting Supreme Court

The law prohibits abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy. Many people don’t know they are pregnant within the first six weeks.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abortion law in Texas set to go into effect

Jessica Colon, a GOP strategist, and Diana Gomez, the advocacy manager for Progress Texas, talk about the abortion law set to go in effect in Texas.

Texas lawmakers pass rewrite of bail system aimed at keeping more people behind bars who can’t post bond

A sweeping revision of the process for releasing accused criminals on bail was finally passed by the Texas Legislature on Tuesday, nearly three months after the GOP-priority legislation stalled in the regular legislative session.

Republican bill tightening Texas election laws is headed to Abbott's desk

Republicans pushed for SB 1 citing their desire to further safeguard elections from fraud — for which there is no evidence of a widespread problem — and to standardize election procedures.