Texas lawmakers pass controversial bill making illegal border crossing a state crime
The controversial Senate Bill 4 was passed by legislators on Tuesday night. The bill creates a new state crime for illegally entering or re-enteing into Texas from a foreign country.
The controversial Senate Bill 4 was passed by legislators on Tuesday night. The bill creates a new state crime for illegally entering or re-enteing into Texas from a foreign country.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep Gina Hinojosa on school choice vouchers
In this edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who in Special Session 3 and at the start of the current session filed her own school option bill.
In this edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who in Special Session 3 and at the start of the current session filed her own school option bill.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers
Private businesses in Texas can no longer require employees to have a COVID-19 vaccination.
Private businesses in Texas can no longer require employees to have a COVID-19 vaccination.
Texas House committee approves new joint bill bundling school funding increases, vouchers
A House committee approved the new joint bill that bundles school funding increases and vouchers, but there are still signs the legislation has a lot to overcome to make it past Democrats and rural Republicans in the House.
A House committee approved the new joint bill that bundles school funding increases and vouchers, but there are still signs the legislation has a lot to overcome to make it past Democrats and rural Republicans in the House.
Abbott calls lawmakers back for fourth time to try again on school vouchers and border security
The governor announced the fourth special session would start an hour after the previous session adjourned.
The governor announced the fourth special session would start an hour after the previous session adjourned.
School voucher stalemate forces historic fourth special session of Texas Legislature
"It might surprise a lot of people to hear me say this. I think it is absolutely unfair to just blame the Democrats," said State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Waxahachie).
"It might surprise a lot of people to hear me say this. I think it is absolutely unfair to just blame the Democrats," said State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Waxahachie).
Legislation making it a criminal offense for illegal immigrants crossing into Texas moves forward
State legislation making it a criminal offense to enter Texas illegally at the southern border is closer to getting to the governor's desk.
State legislation making it a criminal offense to enter Texas illegally at the southern border is closer to getting to the governor's desk.
Texas House members do not act on school voucher bill, fourth special session may be needed
It leaves an unclear future for Gov. Abbott's school voucher priority, which passed the Senate, but hasn't moved in the House.
It leaves an unclear future for Gov. Abbott's school voucher priority, which passed the Senate, but hasn't moved in the House.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says there's been a breakthrough on school choice bill
After months of deadlock, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said there's a breakthrough on the school voucher controversy.
After months of deadlock, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said there's a breakthrough on the school voucher controversy.
Texas Senate gives approval to 'school choice' bill, but House members say they will block it
The Texas Senate gave preliminary approval, once again, to school funding bills that include education savings accounts, but there's no guarantee of a similar outcome in the Texas House.
The Texas Senate gave preliminary approval, once again, to school funding bills that include education savings accounts, but there's no guarantee of a similar outcome in the Texas House.
Primary threats loom over House Republicans as lawmakers again consider school vouchers
Gov. Greg Abbott promised that if House Republicans block school choice again, he’d go after them in the primaries.
Gov. Greg Abbott promised that if House Republicans block school choice again, he’d go after them in the primaries.
Abbott to call special session on school choice in October
Gov. Greg Abbott is prepared to go to great lengths to pressure reluctant Republicans to support a school choice bill. It will be part of a special session he plans to call soon.
Gov. Greg Abbott is prepared to go to great lengths to pressure reluctant Republicans to support a school choice bill. It will be part of a special session he plans to call soon.
774 new Texas laws go into effect Friday. Here are some that might affect you.
The new laws affect schools, the electric grid and the power of local governments.
The new laws affect schools, the electric grid and the power of local governments.
Texas House passes property tax relief bill that was passed by the Senate
Thursday evening, the Texas House passed the property tax relief bill that was passed by the Senate Wednesday.
Thursday evening, the Texas House passed the property tax relief bill that was passed by the Senate Wednesday.
Lawsuit seeks to block SB 14 which would ban Texas trans youth from accessing transition-related care
In response to the passage of SB14 by state lawmakers earlier this year, several families of transgender children are asking a judge to block the new Texas law that would stop minors from accessing gender-affirming care, such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
In response to the passage of SB14 by state lawmakers earlier this year, several families of transgender children are asking a judge to block the new Texas law that would stop minors from accessing gender-affirming care, such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
Property tax cuts hit the fast track as Texas Senate advances long-awaited agreement
The package could land on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk by the end of the week. Voters must pass the plan in a constitutional election in November for it to take effect in the 2023 tax year.
The package could land on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk by the end of the week. Voters must pass the plan in a constitutional election in November for it to take effect in the 2023 tax year.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan reach deal on 'biggest property tax cut in Texas history'
The leaders, who were seen meeting last week, said the legislation would lead to an $18 billion cut in taxes, if passed.
The leaders, who were seen meeting last week, said the legislation would lead to an $18 billion cut in taxes, if passed.
Texas Lt. Gov., House speaker meet to find compromise on property tax relief
Two of the top Republicans in Texas met Wednesday, hoping to iron out disagreements within the party.
Two of the top Republicans in Texas met Wednesday, hoping to iron out disagreements within the party.
With second special session underway, Texas lawmakers offer opening property tax-cut proposals
A stalemate among Texas’ top Republicans has dragged on for months. Tax-cut proponents in the House and Senate made their first pitches to end the impasse Wednesday.
A stalemate among Texas’ top Republicans has dragged on for months. Tax-cut proponents in the House and Senate made their first pitches to end the impasse Wednesday.
Texas Legislature's second special session begins with property tax deadlock
Wednesday is day two of the second special session in Austin, and they're basically starting where they left off with an impasse.
Wednesday is day two of the second special session in Austin, and they're basically starting where they left off with an impasse.