Raise-the-age gun bill misses crucial deadline, as Uvalde parents protest outside the Texas House
Days after another mass shooting in Texas, the measure to raise the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles appears to have failed.
Days after another mass shooting in Texas, the measure to raise the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles appears to have failed.
Texas House expels Bryan Slaton, first member ousted since 1927
The unanimous vote followed an investigation that determined the Royse City Republican had engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with an aide.
The unanimous vote followed an investigation that determined the Royse City Republican had engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with an aide.
Athena Strand-inspired 'Athena Alert' bill passes Texas House
The so-called ‘Athena Alert’ bill would allow law enforcement to issue alerts in the region when a child goes missing, even if there is no confirmation of an abduction, which is required to issue and AMBER Alert.
The so-called ‘Athena Alert’ bill would allow law enforcement to issue alerts in the region when a child goes missing, even if there is no confirmation of an abduction, which is required to issue and AMBER Alert.
Bill passed in response to 2022 Dallas hospital shooting heads to governor's desk
The Jackie Pokuaa and Annette Flowers Act honors the two Methodist Dallas Medical Center workers who were killed in a shooting last October. It creates stiffer penalties for people who assault hospital staff members.
The Jackie Pokuaa and Annette Flowers Act honors the two Methodist Dallas Medical Center workers who were killed in a shooting last October. It creates stiffer penalties for people who assault hospital staff members.
Joe Biden, GOP must decide what’s on the table in debt limit meeting
As the deadline for raising the debt ceiling approaches, President Joe Biden and Republicans must come to an agreement on what measures to take to avoid defaulting on the national debt.
As the deadline for raising the debt ceiling approaches, President Joe Biden and Republicans must come to an agreement on what measures to take to avoid defaulting on the national debt.
Under mounting pressure, Rep. Bryan Slaton resigns before expulsion vote in Texas House
GOP leaders and key supporters, including Texas Right to Life, wanted the Royse City Republican out of office amid accusations of an inappropriate sexual relationship.
GOP leaders and key supporters, including Texas Right to Life, wanted the Royse City Republican out of office amid accusations of an inappropriate sexual relationship.
Bill to raise purchase age for certain assault-style rifles passes House committee
Two Republicans, Rep. Sam Harless from Spring and Rep. Justin Holland from Rockwall, joined the committee's Democrats voting for the bill on the last day possible for the bill to move out of committee.
Two Republicans, Rep. Sam Harless from Spring and Rep. Justin Holland from Rockwall, joined the committee's Democrats voting for the bill on the last day possible for the bill to move out of committee.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Ken King discusses HB 100, education funding
State Rep. Ken King joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to talk about Texas House Bill 100, which provides another $4.5 billion in education funding along with several other big reforms.
State Rep. Ken King joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to talk about Texas House Bill 100, which provides another $4.5 billion in education funding along with several other big reforms.
Election Results: Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington mayors win reelection
The mayors of the three largest cities in North Texas were reelected by voters.
The mayors of the three largest cities in North Texas were reelected by voters.
Live election results: North Texas May 6 Elections
Live election results from hundreds of races being decided on Saturday.
Live election results from hundreds of races being decided on Saturday.
Texas House committee recommends expelling Royse City Rep. Bryan Slaton
The House General Investigating Committee has recommended Royse City Representative Bryan Slaton be expelled for having “inappropriate sexual conduct" with a 19-year-old intern.
The House General Investigating Committee has recommended Royse City Representative Bryan Slaton be expelled for having “inappropriate sexual conduct" with a 19-year-old intern.
Bill banning gender-affirming care for children again stalls in Texas House
Democratic lawmakers were once again successful in keeping Senate Bill 14 from a full vote in the Texas House.
Democratic lawmakers were once again successful in keeping Senate Bill 14 from a full vote in the Texas House.
Voter's Guide: Races to watch from the May 6 elections in North Texas
There are hundreds of local races on ballots across North Texas on Saturday,
There are hundreds of local races on ballots across North Texas on Saturday,
New Texas bill aims to stop ticket grabs by bots for hot concerts like Taylor Swift’s
A Texas lawmaker’s daughter was one of several Swift fans blocked from purchasing a ticket to the Eras Tour due to bots. Texas lawmakers want to make it illegal for people to use bots to grab excessive ticket sales.
A Texas lawmaker’s daughter was one of several Swift fans blocked from purchasing a ticket to the Eras Tour due to bots. Texas lawmakers want to make it illegal for people to use bots to grab excessive ticket sales.
Proposed bill would study commercial traffic at Texas-Mexico border to improve security
Some state lawmakers want the Texas Department of Transportation to conduct a study on commercial traffic at points of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
Some state lawmakers want the Texas Department of Transportation to conduct a study on commercial traffic at points of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
Justice Clarence Thomas let Dallas GOP donor pay for relative's tuition: Report
Republican megadonor Harlan Crow paid two years of private school tuition for a child raised by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who did not disclose the payments, a lawyer who has represented Thomas and his wife acknowledged Thursday.
Republican megadonor Harlan Crow paid two years of private school tuition for a child raised by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who did not disclose the payments, a lawyer who has represented Thomas and his wife acknowledged Thursday.
Bill banning tenure could be a career turning point for thousands of Texas professors
While the proposed tenure ban will likely face steep opposition in the Texas House, faculty say lawmakers’ recent attacks on higher education have raised concerns about whether Texas is the best state to build their career.
While the proposed tenure ban will likely face steep opposition in the Texas House, faculty say lawmakers’ recent attacks on higher education have raised concerns about whether Texas is the best state to build their career.
Fed-up parents in Senate push for ban of social media for kids
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
Poll finds solid majority of Texans, even Republicans, favor raising age for gun purchases
The University of Texas survey also found stronger support for Sen. Ted Cruz, while Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis remain popular among Republicans.
The University of Texas survey also found stronger support for Sen. Ted Cruz, while Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis remain popular among Republicans.
Colin Allred officially launches campaign for Ted Cruz's for Senate seat
Democratic Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas plans to run for Ted Cruz's United States Senate seat.
Democratic Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas plans to run for Ted Cruz's United States Senate seat.