Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means
As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.
As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.
Dallas lawmaker's bill could give more daycare centers tax breaks
State Sen. Royce West has filed a bill to exempt day care facilities from property taxes. The hope is the money saved will go to salary increases for workers.
State Sen. Royce West has filed a bill to exempt day care facilities from property taxes. The hope is the money saved will go to salary increases for workers.
Texas representative proposes to partner after being sworn into office
Texas Representative Venton Jones (D-Dallas) kicked off the beginning of a new legislative session by popping the question to his partner.
Texas Representative Venton Jones (D-Dallas) kicked off the beginning of a new legislative session by popping the question to his partner.
Texas Legislature: Dustin Burrows elected House Speaker
The 89th Texas Legislative sessions begins Tuesday with the vote for a new House Speaker.
The 89th Texas Legislative sessions begins Tuesday with the vote for a new House Speaker.
Texas Legislature: North Texas Democrats outline their priorities
Texas lawmakers will return to the state capitol on Tuesday to begin the 89th Texas Legislature. Here's a preview of what Dallas Democrats will prioritize as the minority.
Texas lawmakers will return to the state capitol on Tuesday to begin the 89th Texas Legislature. Here's a preview of what Dallas Democrats will prioritize as the minority.
Texas Legislature: School vouchers, cannabis, the border and other key issues this session
The 89th Legislature begins in Austin on Jan. 14. Lawmakers will have several key issues to address when they return.
The 89th Legislature begins in Austin on Jan. 14. Lawmakers will have several key issues to address when they return.
Texas Democrats on key issues heading into new legislative session
Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like abortion and school vouchers as they head into another legislative session as the minority.
Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like abortion and school vouchers as they head into another legislative session as the minority.
Texas Dems on key issues in 2025 legislative session
The Texas Legislature will meet in Austin next week for a new session. FOX 26's Greg Groogan talks to Texas Democrats about the key issues this session, including the race for House Speaker, school vouchers and abortion.
The Texas Legislature will meet in Austin next week for a new session. FOX 26's Greg Groogan talks to Texas Democrats about the key issues this session, including the race for House Speaker, school vouchers and abortion.
Texas AG files another lawsuit against TikTok for deceptive promotion
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a second lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the company of falsely promoting their app as safe for minors.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a second lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the company of falsely promoting their app as safe for minors.
Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
New year, new Congress | Texas: The Issue Is
Fox 4's Steven Dial sat down with Reps. Beth Van Duyne (R-Tx.) and Jasmine Crockett (D.-Tx.) to discuss goals and concerns as the 119th Congress gets underway in Washington, D.C.
Fox 4's Steven Dial sat down with Reps. Beth Van Duyne (R-Tx.) and Jasmine Crockett (D.-Tx.) to discuss goals and concerns as the 119th Congress gets underway in Washington, D.C.
What to expect from a new Congress
FOX 4's Steven Dial talks with Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Irving Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne about what to expect from Congress in 2025.
FOX 4's Steven Dial talks with Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Irving Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne about what to expect from Congress in 2025.
Meet the new Texans in the U.S. House of Representatives
Texas has four new members of the U.S. House of Representatives following the first session of the 119th Congress.
Texas has four new members of the U.S. House of Representatives following the first session of the 119th Congress.
Houston-area lawmakers file bills to add nativity scene to Texas Capitol
Two Texas lawmakers have filed bills looking to add a nativity scene to the state capitol during the holiday season.
Two Texas lawmakers have filed bills looking to add a nativity scene to the state capitol during the holiday season.
Ted Cruz on immigration and the economy | Texas: The Issue Is
Ted Cruz joined Fox 26's Greg Groogan to talk about immigration, inflation and global conflict.
Ted Cruz joined Fox 26's Greg Groogan to talk about immigration, inflation and global conflict.
Ted Cruz on immigration and the economy
As Sen. Ted Cruz gets ready for his third term in the U.S. Senate, he shared his goals for the future of Texas and the country. He also expects Latinos' shift to the GOP in Texas continue.
As Sen. Ted Cruz gets ready for his third term in the U.S. Senate, he shared his goals for the future of Texas and the country. He also expects Latinos' shift to the GOP in Texas continue.
Texas AG sues NCAA to prevent biological men from competing in women's sports
This lawsuit is meant to prevent biological men from "deceptively" competing in sex-specific competitions.
This lawsuit is meant to prevent biological men from "deceptively" competing in sex-specific competitions.
Texas lawmakers say AG Ken Paxton is trying to 'run out the clock' in Robert Roberson execution case
Texas lawmakers who stopped the execution of Robert Roberson hoped to hear testimony from him on Friday. After a motion filed by the Texas Attorney General's Office, that did not happen.
Texas lawmakers who stopped the execution of Robert Roberson hoped to hear testimony from him on Friday. After a motion filed by the Texas Attorney General's Office, that did not happen.
Ken Paxton files motion for protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying
The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at the State Capitol on Friday.
The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion for a protective order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at the State Capitol on Friday.
Death row inmate Robert Roberson subpoenaed to appear before Texas House committee on Friday
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson was subpoenaed to testify about the state's "junk science law" at a committee hearing on Friday. Roberson would be the first person in the US executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson was subpoenaed to testify about the state's "junk science law" at a committee hearing on Friday. Roberson would be the first person in the US executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.