Texas House passes bill to legalize short-barrel firearms

"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.

Texas THC ban: SB3 sent to Gov. Abbott for approval

A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.

Cuts hit National Weather Service, FEMA ahead of hurricane season

With the start of hurricane season just days away, FEMA, the federal agency tasked with disaster response, is "not ready," internal documents show.

Texas bail reform bill, abortion clarification
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The Texas Legislature approved a bail reform package after several attempts failed in the past. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to Rep. Mitch Little and Rep. A.J. Louderback about the package and the impact that it could have. Then, a look at a bill looking to clarify Texas' near-total abortion ban.

FULL SPEECH: Trump speech to West Point grads
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President Donald Trump gives a speech at West Point's commencement on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Texas abortion pill bill advances to House floor ahead of deadline

Texas lawmakers are working to close a loophole allowing women to gain access to abortion medication from outside the state.

Kristi Noem's response after migrant lawsuit dismissed: 'Suck it'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem offered a stunning two-word response to news that a group of migrants had dropped their lawsuit against her.

'Big beautiful bill' heads to Senate after win in House
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House Republicans are celebrating a big victory after President Trump's "big beautiful bill" passed in the House.

Trump calls for 50% tariff on EU imports starting June 1

President Trump called for a “straight 50%” tariff on all imports from the European Union after complaining on social media that trade talks are “going nowhere.”

Texas senate begins debating school funding legislation
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The Texas House and Senate have agreed on a bill to increase public school funding. The revised House Bill 2 would inject $8.5 billion into the public education system over the next two years. The bill includes $4.2 billion in teacher and staff pay increases.

Work requirements in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill': What to know

The measure, which also includes tax cuts, passed the House by one vote and could have provisions reworked again as it heads to the Senate.

Texas senate nears vote on school funding bill
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The senate is set to take up the public school funding bill soon. It would put nearly $9 billion towards public schools.