Gov. Greg Abbott signs redistricting bill: 'Texas will be more RED in Congress'
Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4 into law, creating a new congressional map for Texas to give Republicans more seats in Congress.
Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4 into law, creating a new congressional map for Texas to give Republicans more seats in Congress.
Texas House passes 'bathroom bill' aimed at trans people, now with quintupled penalties
The Texas House has passed a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
The Texas House has passed a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
Texas lawmakers approve easier access to ivermectin, sparking concern from doctors
While ivermectin is most commonly used for livestock and pets, humans are also prescribed the drug for parasites like scabies or head lice under a doctor's care and prescription. Now, it will be available over the counter in drug stores.
While ivermectin is most commonly used for livestock and pets, humans are also prescribed the drug for parasites like scabies or head lice under a doctor's care and prescription. Now, it will be available over the counter in drug stores.
Texas House approves easy ivermectin access
If passed by the State Senate and signed by Gov. Abbott, Texas would join four other states allowing non-prescription access to ivermectin.
If passed by the State Senate and signed by Gov. Abbott, Texas would join four other states allowing non-prescription access to ivermectin.
Revamping work permit programs | Texas: The Issue Is
Emily Williams Knight, president and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about how changes to the work permitting system can help.
Emily Williams Knight, president and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about how changes to the work permitting system can help.
3 new exams would replace STAAR under bill passed by Texas House
After passing the House on a party-line vote, House Bill 8 would replace the end-of-year STAAR test with three shorter exams administered throughout the school year.
After passing the House on a party-line vote, House Bill 8 would replace the end-of-year STAAR test with three shorter exams administered throughout the school year.
Gov. Abbott signs 3 bills to protect Texans from foreign adversaries
Gov. Greg Abbott signed three bills into law aimed at protecting Texans against threats from hostile foreign adversaries.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed three bills into law aimed at protecting Texans against threats from hostile foreign adversaries.
Legal battle over religious displays in Texas classrooms
A federal judge has temporarily blocked 11 Texas school districts from enforcing a new state law that requires the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, siding with parents who argue the law violates the First Amendment.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked 11 Texas school districts from enforcing a new state law that requires the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, siding with parents who argue the law violates the First Amendment.
Revamping work permit programs | Texas: The Issue is:
The American Business Immigration Coalition is calling for the Trump administration to expand the work permit program for immigrants, believing it will stabilize a labor shortage in the food services industry from the farm to the tabletop.
The American Business Immigration Coalition is calling for the Trump administration to expand the work permit program for immigrants, believing it will stabilize a labor shortage in the food services industry from the farm to the tabletop.
Federal lawsuit filed before new Texas districts signed into law
Just hours after the Texas Senate passed redrawn congressional maps, they have already been challenged in federal court.
Just hours after the Texas Senate passed redrawn congressional maps, they have already been challenged in federal court.
Texas Senate sends redrawn congressional maps to Gov. Abbott's desk
The Texas Senate approved a new congressional map early Saturday morning after an attempt to filibuster the bill by Democrats was countered by Republicans.
The Texas Senate approved a new congressional map early Saturday morning after an attempt to filibuster the bill by Democrats was countered by Republicans.
Texas bathroom bill sparks heated testimony in House committee
Tensions ran high at a Texas House committee hearing over a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
Tensions ran high at a Texas House committee hearing over a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
Protections for camps in Texas floodplains pass House, Senate near unanimously
The new protections come after the devastating July Fourth floods in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the lives of dozens of young campers.
The new protections come after the devastating July Fourth floods in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the lives of dozens of young campers.
Rep. Lloyd Doggett will not seek reelection if new congressional maps are put into effect
Longtime Congressman Lloyd Doggett said he will not seek reelection if the new congressional maps are put into effect.
Longtime Congressman Lloyd Doggett said he will not seek reelection if the new congressional maps are put into effect.
Chip Roy: Texas 'under assault,' needs a new Attorney General
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy announced Thursday he will leave Congress to run for Texas attorney general, citing a desire to "come home" and fight for the state.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy announced Thursday he will leave Congress to run for Texas attorney general, citing a desire to "come home" and fight for the state.
'Cowardice and Cheats': Texas House passes controversial map over Democratic opposition
The bill now moves to the Texas Senate, where it is expected to pass and be signed by Governor Abbott.
The bill now moves to the Texas Senate, where it is expected to pass and be signed by Governor Abbott.
Judge blocks display of Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms
Texas schools won't have to display Ten Commandments posters in their classrooms for now.
Texas schools won't have to display Ten Commandments posters in their classrooms for now.
Future Texas quorum busters' seats could be forfeit if Gov. Abbott has his way
Abbott introduced three new items for Special Session #2, including one that would vacate the seats of members who leave the state for a week during a legislative session.
Abbott introduced three new items for Special Session #2, including one that would vacate the seats of members who leave the state for a week during a legislative session.
Texas House passes redrawn congressional map after hours of debate
With national attention on the Texas redistricting dispute, House Republicans have approved a new congressional district map.
With national attention on the Texas redistricting dispute, House Republicans have approved a new congressional district map.
Texas House passes redrawn congressional district map
The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.
The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.