Texas House Speaker race shows state of GOP civil war | Texas: The Issue Is
The Texas House Speaker's race is heating up and could be a sign of what's to come in January's legislative session. The FOX Texas Trio breaks down the split in the state's Republican Party.
The Texas House Speaker's race is heating up and could be a sign of what's to come in January's legislative session. The FOX Texas Trio breaks down the split in the state's Republican Party.
Battle to become Texas House Speaker
Dade Phelan has dropped out of the race to be Texas House Speaker and factions of the state's GOP are battling for control of the gavel. FOX 4's Steven Dial breaks down the race with political scientist Matthew Wilson.
Dade Phelan has dropped out of the race to be Texas House Speaker and factions of the state's GOP are battling for control of the gavel. FOX 4's Steven Dial breaks down the race with political scientist Matthew Wilson.
Ken Paxton sues New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman
This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.
This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.
State agency to ask lawmakers for $300M to fix 'significant neglect' in Texas’ Medicaid enrollment system
The request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.
The request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson could testify before lawmakers next week
Members of a bipartisan Texas House committee are preparing to once again hear testimony from death row inmate Robert Roberson.
Members of a bipartisan Texas House committee are preparing to once again hear testimony from death row inmate Robert Roberson.
2 Texas lawmakers both claiming to be the next House speaker
Texas Republicans are squabbling over who they want as the next speaker of the Texas House. Two lawmakers both claim they have the votes.
Texas Republicans are squabbling over who they want as the next speaker of the Texas House. Two lawmakers both claim they have the votes.
Texas Rep. Gene Wu raises concerns about state's potential trade war with China
The State of Texas is taking action against China that some are worried could trigger a trade war with the superpower.
The State of Texas is taking action against China that some are worried could trigger a trade war with the superpower.
Rep. Gene Wu on Texas targeting China
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has his eyes on China in the next legislative session. Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) raises concerns about the potential for a trade war with China, raising prices and potentially leading to a rise in Asian hate.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has his eyes on China in the next legislative session. Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) raises concerns about the potential for a trade war with China, raising prices and potentially leading to a rise in Asian hate.
Texas House Speaker race: Cook nominated by Republicans; Burrows says he has enough votes
David Cook and Dustin Burrows are both running for Texas House Speaker.
David Cook and Dustin Burrows are both running for Texas House Speaker.
Texas House Speaker: What do they do?
What is required to become speaker of the Texas House of Representative and what do they do?
What is required to become speaker of the Texas House of Representative and what do they do?
Dallas representative files bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers, like State Rep. Jessica González (D-Dallas), are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers, like State Rep. Jessica González (D-Dallas), are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.
Who will be the next Texas House Speaker?
With Dade Phelan declining to run for a third term as House Speaker, several representatives are seeking to become the next speaker.
With Dade Phelan declining to run for a third term as House Speaker, several representatives are seeking to become the next speaker.
Dade Phelan withdraws from Speaker of the Texas House race
There will be a new Texas House Speaker as Dade Phelan announces he will be withdrawing from the race for the job.
There will be a new Texas House Speaker as Dade Phelan announces he will be withdrawing from the race for the job.
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Texas, so why are THC products on store shelves?
A 2019 law that was meant to promote agriculture made it possible for Texans to buy products with low levels of THC.
A 2019 law that was meant to promote agriculture made it possible for Texans to buy products with low levels of THC.
Meet the new Texans in Congress
Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.
Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.
Legalizing sports betting in Texas would pay huge dividends, study says
Texas is one of 11 states where sports gambling remains outlawed
Texas is one of 11 states where sports gambling remains outlawed
Texas bill looks to increase penalties for false threats against schools
A recently-filed bill in the Texas Legislature looks to crack down on the increase in false threats against schools.
A recently-filed bill in the Texas Legislature looks to crack down on the increase in false threats against schools.
Texas Democrats say they won't back down from school choice fight | Texas: The Issue Is
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight.
State Rep. James Talarico on school choice fight
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to vocal voucher opponent State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, about the fight ahead and if there is room for common ground.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to vocal voucher opponent State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, about the fight ahead and if there is room for common ground.
Texas lawmaker calls to cut UT System funding over program to cover tuition
A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.
A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.