Texas bill would allow voters to decide future of Daylight Saving Time
Sen. Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed Senate Bill 2029 and Senate Joint Resolution 67 which, if passed, would put the time change on the ballot for Texas voters in this November's election.
Sen. Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed Senate Bill 2029 and Senate Joint Resolution 67 which, if passed, would put the time change on the ballot for Texas voters in this November's election.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims Texas House spent $4.4M on Paxton impeachment
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said records turned over by the Texas House show the chamber spent more than $4 million during the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said records turned over by the Texas House show the chamber spent more than $4 million during the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas bill would allow pharmacists to refuse to give out Plan B, abortion-inducing drugs
Senate Bill 1985 would give pharmacists the authority to refuse to dispense emergency contraceptives or drugs that induce abortions.
Senate Bill 1985 would give pharmacists the authority to refuse to dispense emergency contraceptives or drugs that induce abortions.
Texas bill to ban cellphones in schools gains traction
Legislation that would make students "hang up" their cell phones in Texas schools is ready for a hearing at the Capitol.
Legislation that would make students "hang up" their cell phones in Texas schools is ready for a hearing at the Capitol.
Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett walks out of Trump speech: 'He's spewing all kinds of nonsense and bull****'
Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett was among the Democratic members of Congress to walk out of President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. Here's what she had to say.
Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett was among the Democratic members of Congress to walk out of President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. Here's what she had to say.
House Speaker Dustin Burrows on lowering taxes, school choice, Texas Lottery | Texas: The Issue is
House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about property tax cuts, school choice and the future of the Texas Lottery.
House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about property tax cuts, school choice and the future of the Texas Lottery.
Speaker Burrows & Crenshaw's threat to Tucker Carlson
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to discuss school vouchers, concerns over the Texas lottery and mending fences. Then, FOX 26's Greg Groogan talks with Rep. Dan Crenshaw about his hot mic "threat" towards Tucker Carlson.
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to discuss school vouchers, concerns over the Texas lottery and mending fences. Then, FOX 26's Greg Groogan talks with Rep. Dan Crenshaw about his hot mic "threat" towards Tucker Carlson.
Bill filed in Texas House would ban gender-affirming care for all Texans
Rep. Brent Money has filed a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for all Texans.
Rep. Brent Money has filed a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for all Texans.
L'Oreal Stepney: Gov. Abbott defends TWDB leader after DEI hiring practices accusations
The leader of the state's water supply was in tears after accusations of race-based hiring practices.
The leader of the state's water supply was in tears after accusations of race-based hiring practices.
North Texas lawmaker's bill would reduce DART funding by 25%
A North Texas lawmaker has filed a bill that would reduce what DART can collect in taxes from its member cities. The cities are happy, but DART argues the loss in funding would be devastating.
A North Texas lawmaker has filed a bill that would reduce what DART can collect in taxes from its member cities. The cities are happy, but DART argues the loss in funding would be devastating.
Dem leader Hakeem Jeffries on border bill, reimbursing Texas
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries shared his thoughts on the Trump presidency, the possibility of reimbursing Texas for border security and Democratic efforts to retake the House.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries shared his thoughts on the Trump presidency, the possibility of reimbursing Texas for border security and Democratic efforts to retake the House.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on the border, reimbursing Texas
House minority leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) sits down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to talk about the beginning of the Trump presidency, Texas Governor Greg Abbott's $11B request to be reimbursed for border security and what Democrats can do to take back the House. Then, Rice University's Mark Jones talks about the race for US Senate that could include a showdown between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, plus how Texans feel about several issues, including abortion and the Texas Lottery.
House minority leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) sits down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to talk about the beginning of the Trump presidency, Texas Governor Greg Abbott's $11B request to be reimbursed for border security and what Democrats can do to take back the House. Then, Rice University's Mark Jones talks about the race for US Senate that could include a showdown between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, plus how Texans feel about several issues, including abortion and the Texas Lottery.
Federal Election Commission dismisses complaint that Ted Cruz violated campaign finance law
The Federal Election Commission dismissed claims that Sen. Ted Cruz violated campaign finance laws.
The Federal Election Commission dismissed claims that Sen. Ted Cruz violated campaign finance laws.
Texas House unveils its own 'school choice' legislation with House Bill 2, 3
Like the Texas Senate, the House calls for a cash incentive paid from taxes for families who want to switch their kids from public to private school. But unlike the Senate, the House tied the amount of that incentive to public school funding.
Like the Texas Senate, the House calls for a cash incentive paid from taxes for families who want to switch their kids from public to private school. But unlike the Senate, the House tied the amount of that incentive to public school funding.
Texas Lottery concerns: Bill filed to ban app, Internet purchase of lotto tickets
More Texas officials have joined calls for an evaluation of the Texas Lottery after a controversial $83.5 million ticket was purchased in north Austin.
More Texas officials have joined calls for an evaluation of the Texas Lottery after a controversial $83.5 million ticket was purchased in north Austin.
Teacher pay raise bill sails through Texas Senate committee
A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday on a bill that would increase teacher pay in Texas.
A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday on a bill that would increase teacher pay in Texas.
Advocates concerned Texas lawsuit targeting transgender protections could lead to end of Section 504
A lawsuit from 17 states against adding gender dysphoria as a protected disability has advocates of other disabilities worried.
A lawsuit from 17 states against adding gender dysphoria as a protected disability has advocates of other disabilities worried.
Texas Lottery win raises concerns from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: 'Doesn't look right'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he is concerned about fairness and transparency after an $83.5 million-winning ticket was sold to a courier service that also owns the store where the ticket was bought.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he is concerned about fairness and transparency after an $83.5 million-winning ticket was sold to a courier service that also owns the store where the ticket was bought.
Texas bill would require proof of citizenship to register to vote | Texas: The Issue Is
A new poll shows a majority of Texans are in favor of some type of voter reform.
A new poll shows a majority of Texans are in favor of some type of voter reform.
Proof of citizenship, property tax relief bills
The FOX Texas Trio takes a closer look at two bills in the Texas Legislature. SB 309 requires proof of citizenship to register to voter and SB 4 increases the Homestead Exemption for Texas property tax relief.
The FOX Texas Trio takes a closer look at two bills in the Texas Legislature. SB 309 requires proof of citizenship to register to voter and SB 4 increases the Homestead Exemption for Texas property tax relief.