Texas Senate sets impeachment trial for AG Ken Paxton

The impeachment trial of Texas AG Ken Paxton has been set. Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County GOP, sit down with Rebecca Thomas to discuss.

Senate trial for AG Ken Paxton set for end of summer
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The Senate's trial for Attorney General Ken Paxton is set for the end of summer. Paxton is currently suspended from office after the Texas House overwhelmingly voted to impeach him on Saturday.

Paxton calls out Texas House speaker amid allegations from lawmakers

Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, and Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss recent developments into allegations against Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Paxton calls out Texas House speaker amid allegations from lawmakers
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Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, and Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss recent developments into allegations against Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Advocates push for more gun safety as Texas legislative session comes to a close

A group of advocates is pushing for more gun safety as the legislative session draws to a close. This comes one day before the anniversary of the Uvalde school shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Advocates push for more gun safety
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A group of advocates is pushing for more gun safety as the legislative session draws to a close. This comes one day before the anniversary of the Uvalde school shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Why have Democrats been ineffective in stopping anti-trans legislation?
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Asher Price, an Austin-based journalist with AXIOS, joined FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to discuss his article on the losing battle to protect transgender healthcare rights in Texas and other red states.

Are Texas lawmakers ignoring the will of the people?
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FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren talks to Katie Naranjo, Travis County Democratic Party chair, and James Dickey, president of JD Key Consulting, about whether or not Texas lawmakers giving their constituents what they want.

Texas Regulatory Consistency Act likely to pass both chambers

The Texas Regulatory Consistency Act is designed to take some authority away from cities that impose ordinances that go beyond state law. The bill looks likely to pass both chambers.

Texas Regulatory Consistency Act likely to pass both chambers
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The Texas Regulatory Consistency Act is designed to take some authority away from cities that impose ordinances that go beyond state law. The bill looks likely to pass both chambers.

Rep. Bryan Slaton resigns before expulsion vote in Texas House

The Texas House unanimously voted to expel Rep. Bryan Slaton after an investigation showed he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 19-year-old staff member. Ed Espinoza and Matt Mackowiak discuss.

Texas bill to raise purchase age for certain assault-style rifles passes House committee
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A bill to raise the age to buy certain semi-automatic rifles passed a Texas House committee on Monday. The Community Safety, Select Committee passed House Bill 2744 with an 8-5 vote.

Senate bill aims to display 10 Commandments in Texas classrooms

Texas Tribune democracy reporter Robert Downen joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss the recent attempts of Texas Republicans to inject religion into public schools.

Senate bill aims to prominently display the 10 Commandments in Texas classrooms
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Texas Tribune democracy reporter Robert Downen joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss the recent attempts of Texas Republicans to inject religion into public schools.

Majority of Texans support raising the minimum age to buy firearm: UT study

A new University of Texas poll shows a majority of Texans support raising the minimum age to buy a firearm from 18 to 21. Ed Espinoza, Democratic analyst, and James Dickey, president of JD Consulting, discuss.

Majority of Texans support raising the minimum age to buy firearm: UT study
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A new University of Texas poll shows a majority of Texans support raising the minimum age to buy a firearm from 18 to 21. Ed Espinoza, Democratic analyst, and James Dickey, president of JD Consulting, discuss.

Gov. Abbott faces backlash after calling Cleveland, Texas, shooting victims 'illegal immigrants'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is now facing backlash for identifying victims of a recent mass shooting in Cleveland, Texas, as "illegal immigrants." Democratic analyst Ed Espinosa and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss.

Gov. Abbott faces backlash after calling Cleveland, Texas, shooting victims 'illegal immigrants'
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is now facing backlash for identifying victims of a recent mass shooting in Cleveland, Texas, as "illegal immigrants." Democratic analyst Ed Espinosa and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss.