Texas committee suggests legislation to ban foreign land owners will return next session
A bill passed the Texas Senate in 2023, but it failed to reach the floor in the Texas House after concerns were raised it could result in acts of discrimination.
How Texas voters feel about Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is considered the front-runner to be the Democratic Party's presidential nominee after President Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday.
Poll: More minority voters in Texas to vote for Trump
New polling shows an increasing number of Black and Hispanic voters in Texas are planning to vote for former president Donald Trump in November. FOX 4's Steven Dial, FOX 26's Greg Groogan and FOX 7's Rudy Koski discuss the trend and what it means going forward for both parties.
Gov. Abbott on political fallout from Hurricane Beryl
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott responds to President Biden criticism of Texas leaders in response to Hurricane Beryl. Then, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and FOX 26 Houston's Greg Groogan are joined by Rice University political scientist Mark Jones to discuss the interview and the political aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Texas: The Issue Is: Gov. Greg Abbott on political aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
In this "Texas: The Issue Is", FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke with Gov. Greg Abbott in a interview about the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, ongoing recovery efforts and his economic development trip in Asia.
Some Texas school districts enact, consider ban on student cell phones
Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.
Banning cell phones in Texas schools?
Several school districts across Texas have experimented with banning cell phones in the classroom. Texas State Rep. Ellen Troxclair says it's an issue that the legislature should consider taking up.
Presidential debate's impact on Biden, Trump
Will President Biden's performance will be forgotten in a few months or will it impact swing votes?
Debate's impact on Biden, Trump moving forward
President Joe Biden's debate performance has some Democrats sounding alarm bells. SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson talks about the impact of the debate on President Biden and former president Donald Trump.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw on Mexican cartels, 2024 election
U.S. Congressman Dan Crenshaw talks about efforts to stop the Mexican cartels, the war between Israel and Hamas and why he is supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Texas medical panel issues new guidelines for doctors but no specific exceptions for abortion ban
A Texas medical panel on Friday approved guidance for doctors working under one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bans but refused to list specific exceptions to the law, which doctors have complained is dangerously unclear.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Senate will vote to require Ten Commandments in classrooms
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick took to social media to express his frustration over the Lone Star State not being the first in the country to require public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Trump's conviction made 62 percent of Texas Republicans more likely to vote for him, poll shows
A new poll shows that Republican candidates are in the lead in two of Texas' highest profile races this November.
New Mavs owners with casino ties preach patience on gambling in Texas as they plan for new arena
Dallas Mavs governor Patrick Dumont says Las Vegas Sands is being "patient" as they await a day when legal gambling may come to Texas.
Rep. Brian Harrison calls Texas House a 'corrupt den of liberal dysfunction' after GOP censure
Four of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's biggest critics were censured by House GOP leadership for supporting the campaign of challengers who ran against incumbents.
Rep. Harrison calls out Dade Phelan following censure
Four of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's biggest critics were censured by House GOP leadership for supporting the campaign of challengers who ran against incumbents. Waxahachie representative Brian Harrison called the Texas House a "corrupt den of liberal dysfunction" after the censure.
Texas election officials: Loophole could expose your private ballot voting information
“In limited circumstances, through publicly available information, you may be able to identify the civic person's ballot," admitted the election director for the Texas Secretary of State’s Office.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticizes crypto-miners, AI data centers for potential strain on Texas power grid
“We need to take a close look at those two industries. They produce very few jobs compared to the incredible demands they place on our grid… We want data centers, but it can’t be the wild, wild west of data centers and crypto miners crashing our grid and turning the lights off."
Bitcoin mining, AI data centers increasing demand on Texas power grid, leaders say
ERCOT's CEO says explosive growth in the State of Texas will continue to put pressure on the power grid.
Texas Battle for U.S. Senate - Cruz vs. Allred on border security & Gaza
Three and half years deep into his Presidency and 154 days from the November election, Joe Biden issued "get tough" executive orders aimed at better securing the Southern border. It is an issue central to the race for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State.