Texas hospitals prepare to gather data on treating non-citizens

On Nov. 1, hospitals in Texas will have to start asking patients if they are United States citizens after an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on state voter roll cleanup: Texas: The Issue Is

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced over one million ineligible voters were removed from the state's voter rolls, which prompted accusations of voter suppression. Abbott spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Harris-Walz presidential ticket: Texas: The Issue Is

Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about what he thinks of the new ticket and his outlook on November.

Gov. Abbott orders Texas hospitals to report costs tied to undocumented immigrants

Governor Abbott posted on social media that Texans should not have to foot the bill for healthcare provided to migrants who are in the country illegally.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott criticizes Biden on border issues at RNC

Governor Abbott focused on the state's efforts to secure the border and the legal fights with the Biden Administration.

Texas: The Issue Is: Gov. Greg Abbott on political aftermath of Hurricane Beryl

In this "Texas: The Issue Is", FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke with Gov. Greg Abbott in a interview about the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, ongoing recovery efforts and his economic development trip in Asia.

President Biden, Texas leaders share different stories on Hurricane Beryl aid request

On Tuesday, just one day after Hurricane Beryl made landfall along the central Texas coast, accusations are flying between President Biden and Texas leadership regarding the state's response to the storm.

Dan Patrick is the acting governor of Texas. Here's why

With Tropical Storm Beryl moving towards the Texas coast, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has taken on the duties of acting governor.

Texas education savings accounts: Races to watch

The school voucher fight in Texas could be all but decided on Tuesday night. Here are the races you need to watch.

Daniel Perry trial: Gov. Abbott issues full pardon, restoration of civil rights

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a full pardon to Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted last April of murdering Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster.

Texas Democrats demand Gov. Abbott call for special session on public school funding

In the letter from 39 Texas House Democrats to Gov. Abbott, they say the state’s surplus of about $18 billion means it has the resources to better fund public schools. But the governor quickly pointed the finger back at them, claiming they had a chance to pass school funding but lost it over their opposition to his school voucher program.

Gov. Greg Abbott, UT Austin shift from championing free speech to policing protesters’ intentions

Four years ago, as Texas Republicans worried that conservative voices were being silenced at universities, Gov. Abbott signed a bill that enshrined new free speech protections on campuses. But since last week, he's deployed DPS to crack down on protests at UT Austin that he vociferously disagreed with.

Gov. Abbott 'certain' school vouchers will pass next session

Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.