Texas parents fight for child custody bill to get committee hearing
House Bill 803, currently awaiting a committee hearing, would change the default to equally shared parenting as long as both parents are deemed capable.
House Bill 803, currently awaiting a committee hearing, would change the default to equally shared parenting as long as both parents are deemed capable.
Senate votes to open debate on COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.
Al Sharpton's National Action Network to cover Daunte Wright's funeral costs
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton's organization, the National Action Network, will cover the funeral costs for Daunte Wright, who was shot and killed by a police officer at a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center.
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton's organization, the National Action Network, will cover the funeral costs for Daunte Wright, who was shot and killed by a police officer at a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center.
Family of Round Rock murder victim speaks out against parole bills
Currently, three Texas House bills each aim to get offenders in front of a parole board sooner if they were young when they committed a crime.
Currently, three Texas House bills each aim to get offenders in front of a parole board sooner if they were young when they committed a crime.
No. 2 House Republican says GOP would act against Gaetz
House Republicans would "take action" on Rep. Matt Gaetz if the Justice Department formally moves ahead against him, the chamber’s No. 2 GOP leader said Wednesday.
House Republicans would "take action" on Rep. Matt Gaetz if the Justice Department formally moves ahead against him, the chamber’s No. 2 GOP leader said Wednesday.
David Dewhurst arrested in Dallas for alleged family violence
The former lieutenant governor of Texas spent the night in the Dallas County jail after his arrest for domestic violence.
The former lieutenant governor of Texas spent the night in the Dallas County jail after his arrest for domestic violence.
FOX 7 Discussion: Filling gaps in the Texas workforce
Dr. Brent Wallace, chancellor at North Central Texas College, joins Mike Warren to discuss the TRUE initiative in the Texas Legislature.
Dr. Brent Wallace, chancellor at North Central Texas College, joins Mike Warren to discuss the TRUE initiative in the Texas Legislature.
Pelosi invites Biden to address joint session of Congress for 1st time as president on April 28
President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on April 28.
President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on April 28.
Constitutional carry bills ready for Texas House debate
Two House bills, HB 1911 and HB 1927, are ready to be debated on the Texas House floor.
Two House bills, HB 1911 and HB 1927, are ready to be debated on the Texas House floor.
Cruz’s cash: Texas senator hauls in over $5.3M so far this year
Cruz reports that his haul came from more than 112,028 donors, including 61,888 first-time contributors to the conservative lawmaker.
Cruz reports that his haul came from more than 112,028 donors, including 61,888 first-time contributors to the conservative lawmaker.
Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May 1 deadline, sets 9/11 as new target, official says
President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
FOX 7 Discussion: Voting restrictions could cost Texas billions
Texas Civil Rights Project President Mimi Marziani talks about a new study that says the Texas economy could take a massive hit if it enacts voting restrictions.
Texas Civil Rights Project President Mimi Marziani talks about a new study that says the Texas economy could take a massive hit if it enacts voting restrictions.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas bill would ban camping in public spaces
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Drew McAngus, a sergeant deputy constable with Travis County, share their opinions on SB 987.
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Drew McAngus, a sergeant deputy constable with Travis County, share their opinions on SB 987.
Texas to vote on bill that would ban camping in public spaces
The possibility of a statewide ban comes as Austin leaders have been meeting at a summit to develop a new strategy to address the area's homeless struggles.
The possibility of a statewide ban comes as Austin leaders have been meeting at a summit to develop a new strategy to address the area's homeless struggles.
Biden calls for ‘peace and calm’ in wake of Daunte Wright police shooting
President Joe Biden said the question of whether Daunte Wright’s shooting was an accident or intentional “remains to be determined,” but called for peaceful protests in the wake of his death.
President Joe Biden said the question of whether Daunte Wright’s shooting was an accident or intentional “remains to be determined,” but called for peaceful protests in the wake of his death.
White House issuing reports on US states' infrastructure needs amid push for $2.3T plan
President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet Monday with Republican and Democratic lawmakers and can use the state-by-state summaries to show that his plan would help meet their constituents' needs.
President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet Monday with Republican and Democratic lawmakers and can use the state-by-state summaries to show that his plan would help meet their constituents' needs.
Will Smith, Antoine Fuqua movie 'Emancipation' pulls out of filming in Georgia due to voter laws
Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua are pulling their Apple-produced thriller "Emancipation" from Georgia due to the state's recently passed voting laws.
Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua are pulling their Apple-produced thriller "Emancipation" from Georgia due to the state's recently passed voting laws.
Texas Gov. Abbott warns border woes 'will get worse,' points to 'bipartisan response' to Biden admin
Abbott also addressed recent allegations of child sex abuse among migrants at his state's Freeman Coliseum.
Abbott also addressed recent allegations of child sex abuse among migrants at his state's Freeman Coliseum.
Biden tasks group with studying Supreme Court expansion, term limits
President Joe Biden has ordered a study of adding seats to the Supreme Court, creating a commission that will spend the next 180 days examining the incendiary political issues of expanding the court and instituting term limits for its justices.
President Joe Biden has ordered a study of adding seats to the Supreme Court, creating a commission that will spend the next 180 days examining the incendiary political issues of expanding the court and instituting term limits for its justices.
Trump flag violates city ordinance -- but business owner willing to pay fines, 'go to jail'
"I am prepared to get the fines, ultimately get cuffed, go to jail, whatever," Johnson said. He added that the flag cost him $1,000 and the crane cost about $50,000.
"I am prepared to get the fines, ultimately get cuffed, go to jail, whatever," Johnson said. He added that the flag cost him $1,000 and the crane cost about $50,000.