What to know about Texas' 89th legislature session
In the last two weeks of the 89th Texas Legislature session, the pressure is on to still get signature bills passed. FOX 4 discusses the negotiations happening to get bills across the finish line.
In the last two weeks of the 89th Texas Legislature session, the pressure is on to still get signature bills passed. FOX 4 discusses the negotiations happening to get bills across the finish line.
'Life of the Mother Act' gets initial approval from Texas House
The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.
The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.
US accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump, will ensure security measures
The Defense Department has agreed to accept a $400 million Boeing 747 from Qatar for use by President Donald Trump.
The Defense Department has agreed to accept a $400 million Boeing 747 from Qatar for use by President Donald Trump.
Pres. Trump confronts South African president
President Donald Trump confronts South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday. The president showed stories claiming that there was genocide of white South Africans.
President Donald Trump confronts South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday. The president showed stories claiming that there was genocide of white South Africans.
Texas House sends bill requiring 10 Commandments be displayed in schools back to committee
Big changes could be coming to Texas public schools—The Texas House is voting today on bills to require the Ten Commandments in classrooms and prayer in public schools.
Big changes could be coming to Texas public schools—The Texas House is voting today on bills to require the Ten Commandments in classrooms and prayer in public schools.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
Texas homeowners could see more property tax relief
Two bills are up for a final vote today in the Texas House—one increases the homestead exemption and one helps disabled homeowners. FOX 4's Dan Godwin is in studio with the details.
Two bills are up for a final vote today in the Texas House—one increases the homestead exemption and one helps disabled homeowners. FOX 4's Dan Godwin is in studio with the details.
President Trump announces plan to build "golden dome"
President Trump announced plans to build the golden dome missile defense system around the United States.
President Trump announced plans to build the golden dome missile defense system around the United States.
Texas lawmakers propose legislation to deny bail for violent crime suspects
Texas lawmakers are moving to reform the state's bail system, aiming to keep individuals accused of violent crimes in jail until trial, a change that would require voter approval of a constitutional amendment.
Texas lawmakers are moving to reform the state's bail system, aiming to keep individuals accused of violent crimes in jail until trial, a change that would require voter approval of a constitutional amendment.
Texas lawmakers propose bail reform legislation
Texas lawmakers are moving to reform the state's bail system, aiming to keep individuals accused of violent crimes in jail until trial, a change that would require voter approval of a constitutional amendment.
Texas lawmakers are moving to reform the state's bail system, aiming to keep individuals accused of violent crimes in jail until trial, a change that would require voter approval of a constitutional amendment.
Texas lawmakers debate whether to limit or ban THC
Texas lawmakers are debating whether to limit the sale of THC products in the state or put an outright ban on them.
Texas lawmakers are debating whether to limit the sale of THC products in the state or put an outright ban on them.
Texas lawmakers debate whether to limit or ban all THC products
Texas lawmakers are debating whether to limit the sale of THC products in the state or put an outright ban on them.
Texas lawmakers are debating whether to limit the sale of THC products in the state or put an outright ban on them.
Texas Senate passes bill requiring public schools to use B.C./A.D. system in classrooms
The bill would require teachers to use B.C. and A.D. when referencing dates and prevent the purchase of instructional material that uses B.C.E. and C.E.
The bill would require teachers to use B.C. and A.D. when referencing dates and prevent the purchase of instructional material that uses B.C.E. and C.E.
Texas Bail Reform: Explained
Texas leaders are debating reforming the state's bail system. What does it mean? FOX 4 reporters Steven Dial and Shaun Rabb dig into the proposals in the state legislature.
Texas leaders are debating reforming the state's bail system. What does it mean? FOX 4 reporters Steven Dial and Shaun Rabb dig into the proposals in the state legislature.
Pres. Trump announces 'Golden Dome' missile defense
President Donald Trump announced plans to create a missile defense program he calls the "Golden Dome."
President Donald Trump announced plans to create a missile defense program he calls the "Golden Dome."
Crypto stablecoin bill passes early Senate vote
Regulating stablecoin has been a top priority for President Trump, but his personal crypto involvement has complicated the Congressional process.
Regulating stablecoin has been a top priority for President Trump, but his personal crypto involvement has complicated the Congressional process.
Sex assault survivors advocate for consent bill
Sexual assault survivors were at the state capitol sharing their stories with lawmakers hoping to protect future victims. They are advocating for a bill to clarify what consent is and who can give it.
Sexual assault survivors were at the state capitol sharing their stories with lawmakers hoping to protect future victims. They are advocating for a bill to clarify what consent is and who can give it.
President Trump signs bill to fight AI deepfakes
Pres. Trump signed the 'Take It Down Act' on May 19. The bill targets the sharing of non-consensual explicit images and deepfakes. The law became a priority for First Lady Melania Trump.
Pres. Trump signed the 'Take It Down Act' on May 19. The bill targets the sharing of non-consensual explicit images and deepfakes. The law became a priority for First Lady Melania Trump.
Aledo teen attends White House bill signing
Aledo teen Elliston Berry attended the signing of the 'Take It Down' Act, which is meant to confront revenge porn and deepfakes.
Aledo teen Elliston Berry attended the signing of the 'Take It Down' Act, which is meant to confront revenge porn and deepfakes.
Aledo teen on journey to 'Take It Down' Act's passage
President Trump signed the 'Take It Down' Act into law on Monday. Aledo teen Elliston Berry was a freshman in high school when someone used artificial intelligence technology to create false naked images of her. Berry has worked with Senator Ted Cruz, First Lady Melania Trump and others to make the law a reality.
President Trump signed the 'Take It Down' Act into law on Monday. Aledo teen Elliston Berry was a freshman in high school when someone used artificial intelligence technology to create false naked images of her. Berry has worked with Senator Ted Cruz, First Lady Melania Trump and others to make the law a reality.