Proposed Texas bill would require proof of citizenship in order to vote

Opponents argue the requirement would disenfranchise U.S. citizens who don't have copies of their birth certificates or passports and wouldn't want to go through the time and expense to get the required documentation. Proponents said the law is necessary to ensure the integrity of Texas elections.

Robert Morris' alleged victim supports bill to ban NDAs in sex abuse cases

In an effort to no longer silence victims of sexual abuse, Texas lawmakers voted 10-0 to move forward with a bill that would end the abuse of non-disclosure agreements.

Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC products

On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban THC products from being sold in the state. The bill now moves to the Texas House.

Texas Senate passes bill to allow prayer in schools

A bill that would allow schools to set aside time for prayer cruised through the Texas Senate on Tuesday.

Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms

Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.

Texas bill targets 'furries,' banning non-human behavior in schools

A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.

School choice coming to Texas? | Texas: The Issue Is

School choice legislation could pass the Texas House soon. FOX's Rudy Koski sat down with a school choice advocate to discuss the specifics of the bill.

School choice, Dept. of Education cuts
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In this week's Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to a supporter of school choice legislation about the bills moving through the Texas Legislature and what it means for both public and private schools. Then FOX 26's Greg Groogan discusses the impact of cuts to the US Department of Education.

Mayra Guillén, sister of Vanessa Guillén, to challenge U.S. Rep Al Green

Mayra Guillén, the sister of murdered soldier Vanessa Guillén, has announced plans to challenge incumbent Congressman Al Green for his seat.

School choice debate begins in Texas House

The highly anticipated debate over school vouchers has begun in the Texas House.

Bill would ban gender changes on Texas birth certificates

The Texas Senate is debating a bill that would restrict people from changing the gender on their birth certificates statewide.

Ted Cruz on making flying safer, revenge porn bill
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Texas Senator Ted Cruz sits down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to discuss his new role as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Then, he talks about concerns for travelers after several recent aviation incidents, artificial intelligence and his anti-revenge porn 'Take It Down' Act.

THC ban coming to Texas? Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller weighs in | Texas: The Issue Is

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller shared his thoughts on a Senate bill that would ban all forms of non-medical THC in the state and his vision for the future of medical marijuana.

THC ban in Texas? Ag Commissioner weighs in
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller talks about proposed legislation that would ban THC products in the state and the future of marijuana in Texas. Then, then Texas Senator Ted Cruz talks about his new role on the Commerce Committee, recent aviation issues and his revenge porn 'Take It Down' bill.

Ted Cruz on air traffic safety, AI, bill to fight revenge porn

Senator Ted Cruz talks about concerns for travelers after several recent aviation incidents, artificial intelligence and his anti-revenge porn 'Take It Down' Act.