Texas senators include more property tax cuts for businesses in new pitch to break impasse with House
The Texas Senate advanced a new bill Tuesday to cut property taxes for all land-owning Texans — but because House members adjourned weeks ago, the future of the proposal is unclear.
The Texas Senate advanced a new bill Tuesday to cut property taxes for all land-owning Texans — but because House members adjourned weeks ago, the future of the proposal is unclear.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick at odds with Gov. Abbott, House speaker over property tax relief
Patrick is traveling the state to make his case, stopping Thursday in Dallas. He says they refuse to compromise on how best to provide tax relief to homeowners.
Patrick is traveling the state to make his case, stopping Thursday in Dallas. He says they refuse to compromise on how best to provide tax relief to homeowners.
Gov. Abbott signs multiple fentanyl-related bills into law
Gov. Abbott signed multiple fentanyl-related bills. The bill with the biggest impact on dealers is House Bill 6.
Gov. Abbott signed multiple fentanyl-related bills. The bill with the biggest impact on dealers is House Bill 6.
New law creates 'Athena Alert,' named after Wise County 7-year-old
The new law allows for law enforcement to issue an alert for a region when a child goes missing, before it is confirmed that there was an abduction.
The new law allows for law enforcement to issue an alert for a region when a child goes missing, before it is confirmed that there was an abduction.
New Texas law banning paper tags to take effect in 2025
Gov. Gregg Abbott signed a law that will eventually get rid of paper tags on vehicles by 2025.
Gov. Gregg Abbott signed a law that will eventually get rid of paper tags on vehicles by 2025.
Gov. Greg Abbott okays bill to eliminate annual vehicle inspections
The new legislation goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, but several Texans will still be required to get their vehicles inspected. Here's why.
The new legislation goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, but several Texans will still be required to get their vehicles inspected. Here's why.
Bank records raise questions about home remodel in Texas Attorney General Paxton’s impeachment
A bank statement that Paxton’s defense team showed to a packed room of journalists Wednesday, to try to disprove the bribery allegations against him, has brought to light details that raise new questions about the attorney general’s relationship with the wealthy donor.
A bank statement that Paxton’s defense team showed to a packed room of journalists Wednesday, to try to disprove the bribery allegations against him, has brought to light details that raise new questions about the attorney general’s relationship with the wealthy donor.
With Texas House adjourned, Senate takes bigger swing at border enforcement and human smuggling
Rather than accept the House legislation as is, senators passed their own — more expansive — proposals for border security. But unless the House convenes again, the bills can’t go to the governor’s desk.
Rather than accept the House legislation as is, senators passed their own — more expansive — proposals for border security. But unless the House convenes again, the bills can’t go to the governor’s desk.
Texas AG Ken Paxton's attorneys prepare for legal battle in impeachment trial
Two weeks after Paxton was impeached, his legal team led by Tony Buzbee held a theatrical and politically charged press conference to refute the claims that Paxton took bribes and abused his power.
Two weeks after Paxton was impeached, his legal team led by Tony Buzbee held a theatrical and politically charged press conference to refute the claims that Paxton took bribes and abused his power.
Bills toughening penalties for parolees who tamper with ankle monitors signed into law
After the tragic Methodist shooting in November, lawmakers agreed there needed to be tougher penalties on parolees who tamper with their ankle monitors.
After the tragic Methodist shooting in November, lawmakers agreed there needed to be tougher penalties on parolees who tamper with their ankle monitors.
Texas House 'gave the bird' to homeowners by refusing to negotiate property tax plan, Lt. Gov. Patrick said
The Texas House and Senate are in a standoff over the best way to offer property tax relief.
The Texas House and Senate are in a standoff over the best way to offer property tax relief.
Texas Senate committee OKs bill letting state arrest illegal border crossings
Legal experts believe if the bill is passed and signed into law it will likely face court challenges.
Legal experts believe if the bill is passed and signed into law it will likely face court challenges.
Texas Senate convenes for special session’s second week
The Texas Senate will be back at work Tuesday but it’s not clear if members will pass one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priorities in this special session.
The Texas Senate will be back at work Tuesday but it’s not clear if members will pass one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priorities in this special session.
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Frederick Fraizer discusses latest happenings in Texas Legislature
McKinney Republican Rep. Frederick Fraizer spoke with FOX 4's Steven Dial about the recent happenings and issues in the Texas Legislature.
McKinney Republican Rep. Frederick Fraizer spoke with FOX 4's Steven Dial about the recent happenings and issues in the Texas Legislature.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14 into law Friday, which bars transgender juveniles from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14 into law Friday, which bars transgender juveniles from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
Gov. Abbott admits it may take more than one special session to pass property tax relief
When Gov. Abbott called lawmakers back to Austin, he wanted them to pass a bill on property tax relief. On Friday, the governor acknowledged that an agreement may be tough to come by.
When Gov. Abbott called lawmakers back to Austin, he wanted them to pass a bill on property tax relief. On Friday, the governor acknowledged that an agreement may be tough to come by.
Facing youth prison crisis, Texas lawmakers opt to build new facilities and funnel more kids to adult system
For more than a decade, Texas has been trying to slim down its youth prison system, which has been plagued by years of abuse scandals. This Legislature is reversing that course.
For more than a decade, Texas has been trying to slim down its youth prison system, which has been plagued by years of abuse scandals. This Legislature is reversing that course.
Ken Paxton Impeachment: Why the fight isn't finished yet
The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.
The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.
Prosecutors: Evidence against Ken Paxton is '10-times worse' than we know
“The people of the State of Texas are entitled to know whether their top cop is a crook," said Dick DeGuerin, one of two veteran lawyers who will prosecute the impeachment case.
“The people of the State of Texas are entitled to know whether their top cop is a crook," said Dick DeGuerin, one of two veteran lawyers who will prosecute the impeachment case.
Cars registered in Texas after 2025 won't need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.