Transgender sports bill among those that died in the Texas House at midnight
The lieutenant governor wants a special session after time ran out for some of his priority bills. One of them would limit how transgender students play school sports.
The lieutenant governor wants a special session after time ran out for some of his priority bills. One of them would limit how transgender students play school sports.
Minimal progress on police reform efforts as Texas Legislature nears end
As the final days tick away for the biannual Texas legislative session, progress is limited on police reform efforts proposed in the wake of George Floyd's death.
As the final days tick away for the biannual Texas legislative session, progress is limited on police reform efforts proposed in the wake of George Floyd's death.
George Floyd’s family meets with Biden, lawmakers on anniversary of his death
The family of George Floyd met privately with President Joe Biden and several lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Tuesday amid the push to pass a policing bill in his name.
The family of George Floyd met privately with President Joe Biden and several lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Tuesday amid the push to pass a policing bill in his name.
Biden to meet Putin face-to-face for Geneva summit in June
President Joe Biden will hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 16 in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
President Joe Biden will hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 16 in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
Voters to decide between Peoples, Parker in Fort Worth mayoral race
Early voting in the runoff election for Fort Worth mayor is underway. Both candidates talked to FOX 4 about where they stand on the issues.
Early voting in the runoff election for Fort Worth mayor is underway. Both candidates talked to FOX 4 about where they stand on the issues.
'Bo's Law' aimed at increasing police accountability heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
A bill named after the man murdered in his Dallas apartment by a former police officer is heading to the governor’s desk. Bo's Law increases police accountability but didn't make any changes to the Castle Doctrine.
A bill named after the man murdered in his Dallas apartment by a former police officer is heading to the governor’s desk. Bo's Law increases police accountability but didn't make any changes to the Castle Doctrine.
Texas lawmakers push forward bills to limit ‘defunding’ police departments
Two bills are very close to getting Gov. Greg Abbott's signature that would take aim at the calls to defund police during last year’s protests.
Two bills are very close to getting Gov. Greg Abbott's signature that would take aim at the calls to defund police during last year’s protests.
Texas permitless carry bill headed to governor's desk to be signed into law
Texans over 21 will soon be able to legally carry a handgun without a license.
Texans over 21 will soon be able to legally carry a handgun without a license.
‘We need data’: White House supports probe into COVID-19 origin
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
Could Beto be back? O'Rourke mulling bid for Texas governor
Three years after becoming Democrats’ breakout star out of Texas, and a year removed from crashing back to Earth in a short-lived presidential run, O’Rourke is again weighing another campaign — this time for governor.
Three years after becoming Democrats’ breakout star out of Texas, and a year removed from crashing back to Earth in a short-lived presidential run, O’Rourke is again weighing another campaign — this time for governor.
Texas lawmakers still have work to do to improve state's power grid
Texas lawmakers have finally passed a bill aimed at trying to prevent another power outage disaster. But critics call it a weak effort.
Texas lawmakers have finally passed a bill aimed at trying to prevent another power outage disaster. But critics call it a weak effort.
Early voting begins for June 5 city and school district runoff election
Early voting is now open for several local runoff elections including the race for mayor in both Fort Worth and Arlington.
Early voting is now open for several local runoff elections including the race for mayor in both Fort Worth and Arlington.
Homeless population in Dallas wondering what they will do if bill banning homeless encampments passes
Texas state lawmakers are one step closer to banning homeless encampments.
Texas state lawmakers are one step closer to banning homeless encampments.
Texas Senate passes new version of HB 3979, which would restrict teaching critical race theory in schools
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
Texas House, Senate lawmakers reach agreement on permitless carry bill
Texas Senate and House lawmakers reached an agreement on the controversial permitless carry bill.
Texas Senate and House lawmakers reached an agreement on the controversial permitless carry bill.
New Texas bill will set stricter rules for dogs left tied outside
A new bill on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk hopes to ensure dogs kept outside are treated humanely, requiring these pets to be provided with adequate shelter and water.
A new bill on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk hopes to ensure dogs kept outside are treated humanely, requiring these pets to be provided with adequate shelter and water.
White House, dating apps team up to add VAX sticker on profiles
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
Texas House halts work until Sunday in show of frustration over stalled bills in the Senate
Deadlines are fast approaching as the legislative session comes to an end at the close of the month, but House leaders are upset that the Senate has failed to act on key bi-partisan House bills.
Deadlines are fast approaching as the legislative session comes to an end at the close of the month, but House leaders are upset that the Senate has failed to act on key bi-partisan House bills.
Texas bill would make it harder to win damages from big rig crashes
After a wreck, trials would be split into two phases and companies may be shielded from liability. That means road crash victims could be left without much recourse.
After a wreck, trials would be split into two phases and companies may be shielded from liability. That means road crash victims could be left without much recourse.
Bill to better protect Texas' power grid against another weather storm gaining steam
A plan to better protect the state's power grid against another winter weather freeze and blackout gained steam in a compromise bill that leaders in the Texas House of Representatives presented this week.
A plan to better protect the state's power grid against another winter weather freeze and blackout gained steam in a compromise bill that leaders in the Texas House of Representatives presented this week.