Texas special session: SMU expert expects 'gamesmanship' for preventing quorum break
Recent reporting suggests that some Democratic leaders have urged Texas Democrats to attempt a quorum break in response to the redistricting - a rare move in which members of a party walk out of a session to reduce the quorum to a number too low to pass legislation.
Recent reporting suggests that some Democratic leaders have urged Texas Democrats to attempt a quorum break in response to the redistricting - a rare move in which members of a party walk out of a session to reduce the quorum to a number too low to pass legislation.
Gov. Abbott on early warning systems, disaster planning | Texas: The Issue Is
FOX 7's Rudy Koski talked to Gov. Abbott about some of the ideas that are being pitched to prevent disasters like the deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
FOX 7's Rudy Koski talked to Gov. Abbott about some of the ideas that are being pitched to prevent disasters like the deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett seeks answers on warning systems, federal response to Texas floods
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is asking for answers from federal agencies over the warning systems and subsequent federal response following devastating flooding in Central Texas over the July 4th weekend.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is asking for answers from federal agencies over the warning systems and subsequent federal response following devastating flooding in Central Texas over the July 4th weekend.
Texas parties at odds over timing of congressional redistricting efforts
After outrage from Democrats over Gov. Greg Abbott's call to draw new congressional district lines, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Friday they are in "lockstep."
After outrage from Democrats over Gov. Greg Abbott's call to draw new congressional district lines, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Friday they are in "lockstep."
Ken Paxton announces $2.9 million in Senate campaign fundraising
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $2.9 million fundraising haul in the first report since announcing his campaign to challenge Sen. John Cornyn for his U.S. Senate seat.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $2.9 million fundraising haul in the first report since announcing his campaign to challenge Sen. John Cornyn for his U.S. Senate seat.
Gov. Abbott calls for redistricting in special session, sparking outrage from Dems
Under the topic of redistricting it reads: “Legislation that provides a revised congressional redistricting plan in light of constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice."
Under the topic of redistricting it reads: “Legislation that provides a revised congressional redistricting plan in light of constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice."
Texas House and Senate create select committees to investigate disaster prep and flooding
The Texas House and Senate will appoint a nine-person select committee to look at disaster preparedness and the recent flooding across Central Texas.
The Texas House and Senate will appoint a nine-person select committee to look at disaster preparedness and the recent flooding across Central Texas.
State Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton
State Sen. Angela Paxton filed for divorce on Thursday from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to court records filed in Collin County.
State Sen. Angela Paxton filed for divorce on Thursday from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to court records filed in Collin County.
Texas special session agenda includes flood relief, THC regulation
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office released the agenda for the upcoming special session of the legislature on Wednesday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office released the agenda for the upcoming special session of the legislature on Wednesday.
Mother's advocacy leads to new Texas alcohol ID scanning law
Convenience stores and other places that sell alcohol will need electronic scanners at cash registers to verify customers' ages.
Convenience stores and other places that sell alcohol will need electronic scanners at cash registers to verify customers' ages.
'Big Beautiful Bill' could reimburse Texas for billions spent on border security
The U.S. House passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. The 940-page bill includes a fund to reimburse states, like Texas, for border security efforts during the Biden administration.
The U.S. House passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. The 940-page bill includes a fund to reimburse states, like Texas, for border security efforts during the Biden administration.
Texas families of different faiths sue over law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
Sixteen Texas families of different faiths have filed a lawsuit looking to block a state law that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms.
Sixteen Texas families of different faiths have filed a lawsuit looking to block a state law that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms.
Who is running for US Senate in Texas?
The 2026 race for Texas's U.S. Senate seat is drawing multiple candidates. Here's who is running.
The 2026 race for Texas's U.S. Senate seat is drawing multiple candidates. Here's who is running.
Texas THC fight: What's coming in special session?
The FOX Texas Trio discusses Governor Greg Abbott's last-minute THC veto and the fight ahead in the special session. Then, Kelly Hancock discusses the changes coming to the comptroller's office, DOGE and Texas' school choice program.
The FOX Texas Trio discusses Governor Greg Abbott's last-minute THC veto and the fight ahead in the special session. Then, Kelly Hancock discusses the changes coming to the comptroller's office, DOGE and Texas' school choice program.
Texas THC ban: What's ahead in the special session | Texas: The Issue Is
A last-minute veto by Governor Greg Abbott put a new twist on the fight over THC in Texas. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talked with hemp industry advocate Cynthia Cabrera of Hometown Hero about the battle ahead.
A last-minute veto by Governor Greg Abbott put a new twist on the fight over THC in Texas. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talked with hemp industry advocate Cynthia Cabrera of Hometown Hero about the battle ahead.
Abbott, Trump approval ratings: Poll shows economy, THC reduce favorability among Texans
A recent poll conducted by a Texas organization found that issues like the economy and a close brush with a ban on THC products have caused a drop in voters’ approval of top leaders.
A recent poll conducted by a Texas organization found that issues like the economy and a close brush with a ban on THC products have caused a drop in voters’ approval of top leaders.
Texas passes new veterinary bills into law
Two new laws will soon enhance the regulatory authority of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Two new laws will soon enhance the regulatory authority of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
17 possible amendments to the Texas Constitution will be on the ballot this November. Here's the list.
The amendments include changes to how property taxes are calculated, when and how bail can be denied and more.
The amendments include changes to how property taxes are calculated, when and how bail can be denied and more.
Arkansas THC ban cited in Gov. Abbott’s SB 3 veto proclamation upheld by federal court
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.
US House bill would close loophole that legalized THC products in Texas
A federal spending bill that passed out of a U.S. House committee on Monday would look to close a loophole that allowed the sale of THC products in states like Texas.
A federal spending bill that passed out of a U.S. House committee on Monday would look to close a loophole that allowed the sale of THC products in states like Texas.