Texas to put warning labels on foods with certain food additives
A new Texas law will require warning labels on packaged foods containing certain additives that are "not recommended for human consumption" by authorities in Australia, Canada, the EU, or the UK.
A new Texas law will require warning labels on packaged foods containing certain additives that are "not recommended for human consumption" by authorities in Australia, Canada, the EU, or the UK.
House blocks progressive's Trump impeachment bid with bipartisan vote
The House of Representatives voted along bipartisan lines to quash a lone progressive lawmaker's bid to impeach President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon.
The House of Representatives voted along bipartisan lines to quash a lone progressive lawmaker's bid to impeach President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon.
Texas loosens gun laws, bans 'red flag' orders
Gov. Greg Abbott signed several bills over the weekend making it easier to own certain firearms and restricting gun control measures.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed several bills over the weekend making it easier to own certain firearms and restricting gun control measures.
The Texas News Show: 6/23/25
FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt highlights the top stories making headlines in Central Texas and across the state.
FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt highlights the top stories making headlines in Central Texas and across the state.
Melissa and Mark Hortman, their dog to lie in state at Capitol ahead of funeral
Rep. Hortman will be the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol. She will be joined by her husband, Mark Hortman, and their beloved golden retriever, Gilbert.
Rep. Hortman will be the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol. She will be joined by her husband, Mark Hortman, and their beloved golden retriever, Gilbert.
Israel-Iran updates: Ceasefire shaky as Israel says Iran launched more missiles
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be faltering Tuesday morning. Here's the latest between the two counties and the U.S. involvement.
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be faltering Tuesday morning. Here's the latest between the two counties and the U.S. involvement.
Al Green introduces articles of impeachment against Trump over Iran attacks
Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday, citing "high crimes and misdemeanors" related to recent attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran.
Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday, citing "high crimes and misdemeanors" related to recent attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran.
Trump swearing video: Says Iran, Israel ‘don’t know what the f—’ they’re doing
Watch the raw video of President Donald Trump swearing Tuesday morning while talking to reporters about the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Watch the raw video of President Donald Trump swearing Tuesday morning while talking to reporters about the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Cedar Park hemp business reacts to Gov. Abbott's veto of SB 3
With a last-minute veto of SB 3, local hemp businesses are breathing a sigh of relief.
With a last-minute veto of SB 3, local hemp businesses are breathing a sigh of relief.
Anti-Iran war protest takes place at Texas Capitol
An emergency anti-Iran war protest brought together a group of community members, students, and anti-war organizers on Monday night in Republic Square.
An emergency anti-Iran war protest brought together a group of community members, students, and anti-war organizers on Monday night in Republic Square.
Cedar Park hemp business react to veto of SB 3
With a last-minute veto of SB 3, local hemp businesses are breathing a sigh of relief.
With a last-minute veto of SB 3, local hemp businesses are breathing a sigh of relief.
Trending crime called ‘jugging’ now a felony offense in Texas
Jugging has now been added to Texas’ robbery offenses, and carries penalties of 180 days in jail and up to $10,000 in fines for a state-jail felony, to life in prison for a first-degree felony.
Jugging has now been added to Texas’ robbery offenses, and carries penalties of 180 days in jail and up to $10,000 in fines for a state-jail felony, to life in prison for a first-degree felony.
Trump claims ceasefire between Iran and Israel
Iran's foreign minister said that no agreement on a ceasefire deal has been reached, but said it will stop its military response at 4 a.m. if Israel also concludes its "illegal aggression."
Iran's foreign minister said that no agreement on a ceasefire deal has been reached, but said it will stop its military response at 4 a.m. if Israel also concludes its "illegal aggression."
Iran attacks U.S. air base in Qatar
Iran retaliated against U.S. airstrikes by targeting American bases in the region. Now, the ball is in the President's court with the world watching to see what comes next
Iran retaliated against U.S. airstrikes by targeting American bases in the region. Now, the ball is in the President's court with the world watching to see what comes next
Dan Patrick reacts to veto of SB 3
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accused Gov. Abbott of wanting to legalize recreational marijuana. Late Sunday night, Gov. Abbott vetoed SB 3, which would have banned the sale of most consumable hemp products
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick accused Gov. Abbott of wanting to legalize recreational marijuana. Late Sunday night, Gov. Abbott vetoed SB 3, which would have banned the sale of most consumable hemp products
LIST: Bills vetoed by Gov. Abbott this session
More than 1,100 bills from the 89th Texas Legislature were signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, but not every bill that reached the governor's desk received his approval. Here's a closer look at the bills the governor rejected.
More than 1,100 bills from the 89th Texas Legislature were signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, but not every bill that reached the governor's desk received his approval. Here's a closer look at the bills the governor rejected.
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Veto of Texas THC ban makes medical marijuana expansion ‘worthless’
Abbott signed House Bill 46 on Friday, expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which Patrick says Sunday’s veto has essentially crippled.
Abbott signed House Bill 46 on Friday, expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which Patrick says Sunday’s veto has essentially crippled.
Abbott vetoes Texas THC ban: Here's how Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, others reacted
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's last-minute veto of a controversial THC ban triggered an immediate reaction from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the state's booming hemp industry.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's last-minute veto of a controversial THC ban triggered an immediate reaction from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the state's booming hemp industry.
What does veto mean?
The veto power is the constitutional power of the governor to reject a bill approved by the Texas Legislature, preventing it from becoming law. Veto means “I forbid" in Latin.
The veto power is the constitutional power of the governor to reject a bill approved by the Texas Legislature, preventing it from becoming law. Veto means “I forbid" in Latin.
Texas bill banning students from using cell phones in school signed by Gov. Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.