Dan Patrick holds briefing about SB 2142, undoing ERCOT overcharges
SB 2142 will require the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order ERCOT to correct prices of wholesale power and ancillary services sold Feb. 17-19.
SB 2142 will require the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order ERCOT to correct prices of wholesale power and ancillary services sold Feb. 17-19.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses election integrity legislation
Texas Gov. Abbott was in Houston Monday to discuss legislative efforts meant to ensure election integrity across the state.
Texas Gov. Abbott was in Houston Monday to discuss legislative efforts meant to ensure election integrity across the state.
Biden breaks his silence on Cuomo sexual harassment scandal, declines to call for his resignation
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
Texas lawmaker files bill to raise minimum wage for teachers
Representative James Talarico (D-Round Rock) announced Thursday he has filed a bill that would increase the minimum salary of a teacher to $70,000.
Representative James Talarico (D-Round Rock) announced Thursday he has filed a bill that would increase the minimum salary of a teacher to $70,000.
Central Texas to receive over half a billion in stimulus funds
Texas is expected to receive just over $27 billion in total, with $16.8 billion for the state government and $10.4 billion for local governments.
Texas is expected to receive just over $27 billion in total, with $16.8 billion for the state government and $10.4 billion for local governments.
Top Dems call on Cuomo to resign amid harassment allegations
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand joined the wave of lawmakers in New York calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign.
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand joined the wave of lawmakers in New York calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign.
Biden marks passage of $1.9T COVID-19 relief package with Rose Garden ceremony
The “bicameral” celebration in the Rose Garden on Friday, included remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as other top Democrats who pushed for the bill.
The “bicameral” celebration in the Rose Garden on Friday, included remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as other top Democrats who pushed for the bill.
Alabama House votes to end yoga ban in schools, but don’t say 'namaste'
Yoga done in school would be limited to poses and stretches. The bill says the use of chanting, mantras and teaching the greeting "namaste" would be forbidden.
Yoga done in school would be limited to poses and stretches. The bill says the use of chanting, mantras and teaching the greeting "namaste" would be forbidden.
Mike Ramos's name attached to new bill regarding police shootings
The confrontation between Mike Ramos and Austin police ended with his death. SB 1472 was written to prevent a similar incident from happening again.
The confrontation between Mike Ramos and Austin police ended with his death. SB 1472 was written to prevent a similar incident from happening again.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
House passes bill to expand background checks for gun sales
Emboldened by their majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are making a new push to enact the first major new gun control laws in more than two decades -- starting with stricter background checks.
Emboldened by their majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are making a new push to enact the first major new gun control laws in more than two decades -- starting with stricter background checks.
Former presidents, 1st ladies urge Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Matthew McConaughey says running for governor of Texas is 'a true consideration'
Matthew McConaughey could be headed for a career in politics in the near future.
Matthew McConaughey could be headed for a career in politics in the near future.
State, local leaders battle over lifting of mask mandate in Texas
The Texas Attorney General is throwing his support behind Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
The Texas Attorney General is throwing his support behind Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
FOX 7 Discussion: Poll shows Texans split on lifting mask mandate
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas discuss a recent poll showing that Texans are split about lifting the mask mandate.
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas discuss a recent poll showing that Texans are split about lifting the mask mandate.
Senate confirms Merrick Garland as Biden's attorney general
Once snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland has now been approved as President Biden's attorney general.
Once snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland has now been approved as President Biden's attorney general.
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
City of Round Rock will continue to require residents wear masks
The City of Round Rock is still requiring residents to wear masks, despite Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
The City of Round Rock is still requiring residents to wear masks, despite Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
Marcia Fudge confirmed by Senate as Biden’s HUD secretary
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Rep. Marcia Fudge as the new secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Rep. Marcia Fudge as the new secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Poll: Sharp divide between rural and urban areas on mask wearing
Repeal is not popular in major metro areas or with people of color, according to the findings of the study.
Repeal is not popular in major metro areas or with people of color, according to the findings of the study.