Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
Former Vice President Pence expected to launch White House campaign next week, joining Trump in 2024 race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Paxton impeached
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday appointed John Scott to temporarily serve as Texas’ attorney general after the House of Representatives voted to impeach Ken Paxton, a Republican, over allegations of misconduct and crimes.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday appointed John Scott to temporarily serve as Texas’ attorney general after the House of Representatives voted to impeach Ken Paxton, a Republican, over allegations of misconduct and crimes.
Special Session: Texas House adjourns after passing property tax bill
The Texas House adjourned after quickly passing a property tax bill. That essentially means the Texas Senate – led by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick – must accept the bill as-is, or Gov. Greg Abbott will have to call another special session.
The Texas House adjourned after quickly passing a property tax bill. That essentially means the Texas Senate – led by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick – must accept the bill as-is, or Gov. Greg Abbott will have to call another special session.
Debt ceiling: Bill on its way to House floor after clearing key hurdle
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
Special session underway as Texas' 'Big Three' look to find common ground
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick called out fellow Republican Dade Phelan on Tuesday, saying the Texas House is "dysfunctional."
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick called out fellow Republican Dade Phelan on Tuesday, saying the Texas House is "dysfunctional."
Juror and spouse: Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton could vote in trial on husband’s impeachment
One of the 20 articles of impeachment brought against Ken Paxton includes a bribery charge related to an extramarital affair with an aide to a state senator.
One of the 20 articles of impeachment brought against Ken Paxton includes a bribery charge related to an extramarital affair with an aide to a state senator.
Special election to replace expelled Royse City Rep. Bryan Slaton in Texas House set for Nov. 7
At least five candidates have already announced their intention to run in the solidly Republican North Texas district.
At least five candidates have already announced their intention to run in the solidly Republican North Texas district.
Gov. Abbott announces immediate special session to cut property taxes, crackdown on human smuggling
"More must be done for the people of Texas," Abbott said. "Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be required. To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session."
"More must be done for the people of Texas," Abbott said. "Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be required. To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session."
Texas: The Issue Is - Gun Legislation (Part 2)
Will Texas pass gun laws that polling shows the public overwhelmingly supports? The Texas trio discusses gun safety legislation and how both sides can come together.
Will Texas pass gun laws that polling shows the public overwhelmingly supports? The Texas trio discusses gun safety legislation and how both sides can come together.
Texas: The Issue Is - Gun Legislation (Part 1)
One year after the shooting in Uvalde and just weeks after a deadly mass shooting in Allen, Texas legislators are wrapping up their session. What has been done about guns and will there be any additional laws in the future? State Rep. Chris Turner (D-Grand Prairie) talks about what he calls common sense gun reform that could happen in the state.
One year after the shooting in Uvalde and just weeks after a deadly mass shooting in Allen, Texas legislators are wrapping up their session. What has been done about guns and will there be any additional laws in the future? State Rep. Chris Turner (D-Grand Prairie) talks about what he calls common sense gun reform that could happen in the state.
Gov. Abbott says he'll call multiple special sessions to address property taxes, school funding and more
Gov. Greg Abbott said he has a long list of bills he will be signing into law. But there are several critical measures the lawmakers still need to address
Gov. Greg Abbott said he has a long list of bills he will be signing into law. But there are several critical measures the lawmakers still need to address
God, money and Dairy Queen: How Texas House investigators secured the impeachment of AG Ken Paxton
The long list of accusations were outlined as part of 20 charges of impeachment adopted by the Texas House.
The long list of accusations were outlined as part of 20 charges of impeachment adopted by the Texas House.
CROWN Act signed into law in Texas by Governor Greg Abbott, in effect Sept. 1
Governor Greg Abbott signed the CROWN Act into law on Saturday. The act will end discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles linked to race.
Governor Greg Abbott signed the CROWN Act into law on Saturday. The act will end discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles linked to race.
Texas Legislature fails to pass bill for teacher pay raises
Republicans and Democrats in the Texas Legislature proposed teacher pay raises this session. But hope for the teacher raises died with the Texas Republicans’ ongoing feud over a private school voucher program.
Republicans and Democrats in the Texas Legislature proposed teacher pay raises this session. But hope for the teacher raises died with the Texas Republicans’ ongoing feud over a private school voucher program.
Ken Paxton supporters rally outside Collin County courthouse ahead of Senate impeachment trial
About 100 supporters of Paxton gathered to protest his impeachment on the steps of the Collin County courthouse, which is Paxton's home county.
About 100 supporters of Paxton gathered to protest his impeachment on the steps of the Collin County courthouse, which is Paxton's home county.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Chris Turner discusses gun control measures, Uvalde response
In this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is", state Rep. Chris Turner speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about the state of the debate on gun control in the Texas legislature.
In this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is", state Rep. Chris Turner speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about the state of the debate on gun control in the Texas legislature.
What's next on debt ceiling: Congress has little time to approve deal before default deadline
Lawmakers are not expected to return to work from the Memorial Day weekend before Tuesday, at the earliest.
Lawmakers are not expected to return to work from the Memorial Day weekend before Tuesday, at the earliest.
Source: Debt ceiling 'agreement in principle' has been reached
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle" late Saturday as they raced to strike a deal that to limit federal spending and resolve the looming debt crisis ahead of a June 5 deadline,
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle" late Saturday as they raced to strike a deal that to limit federal spending and resolve the looming debt crisis ahead of a June 5 deadline,
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeached
The Texas House voted 121-23 to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton is suspended from office until the result of a trial in the senate.
The Texas House voted 121-23 to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton is suspended from office until the result of a trial in the senate.