Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep Gina Hinojosa on school choice vouchers
In this edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who in Special Session 3 and at the start of the current session filed her own school option bill.
In this edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who in Special Session 3 and at the start of the current session filed her own school option bill.
Texas House committee approves new joint bill bundling school funding increases, vouchers
A House committee approved the new joint bill that bundles school funding increases and vouchers, but there are still signs the legislation has a lot to overcome to make it past Democrats and rural Republicans in the House.
A House committee approved the new joint bill that bundles school funding increases and vouchers, but there are still signs the legislation has a lot to overcome to make it past Democrats and rural Republicans in the House.
Abbott calls lawmakers back for fourth time to try again on school vouchers and border security
The governor announced the fourth special session would start an hour after the previous session adjourned.
The governor announced the fourth special session would start an hour after the previous session adjourned.
School voucher stalemate forces historic fourth special session of Texas Legislature
"It might surprise a lot of people to hear me say this. I think it is absolutely unfair to just blame the Democrats," said State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Waxahachie).
"It might surprise a lot of people to hear me say this. I think it is absolutely unfair to just blame the Democrats," said State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Waxahachie).
School voucher legislation likely to fail again in Texas House
Gov. Abbott has said he is not backing down on providing so-called “education freedom" for parents, but rural house Republicans and Democrats seem dug in on blocking vouchers.
Gov. Abbott has said he is not backing down on providing so-called “education freedom" for parents, but rural house Republicans and Democrats seem dug in on blocking vouchers.
What is on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election in Texas
The FOX Texas Trio dig into what is on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election. There are 14 constitutional amendments to vote on, including measures that could save you money on property taxes.
The FOX Texas Trio dig into what is on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election. There are 14 constitutional amendments to vote on, including measures that could save you money on property taxes.
Texas voters to decide on numerous proposed amendments on Election Day
Across the Lone Star State, voters have been asked to make the call on 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Across the Lone Star State, voters have been asked to make the call on 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Jeff Leach on proposed COVID vaccine mandate ban
In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke to state Rep. Jeff Leach about Senate Bill 7, a proposed ban on businesses requiring COVID vaccines for employees.
In this Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski spoke to state Rep. Jeff Leach about Senate Bill 7, a proposed ban on businesses requiring COVID vaccines for employees.
Texas: The Issue Is - Vaccine Mandates
FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to TX Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) about the bills in the Texas Legislature meant to ban vaccine mandates.
FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to TX Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) about the bills in the Texas Legislature meant to ban vaccine mandates.
Texas House debates bill that would allow state to punish, remove undocumented immigrants
It is currently not a state crime to enter Texas illegally, but a new controversial bill would change that and allow for the immediate arrest of those who do.
It is currently not a state crime to enter Texas illegally, but a new controversial bill would change that and allow for the immediate arrest of those who do.
Dallas County commissioners say Senate Bill 11 will overcrowd jails, strain resources
The Texas Senate gave initial approval to a bill that would create a state-level crime for entering the country illegally. The measure would make it a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a year in the county jail. That would mean Texas counties — ostensibly Dallas County as well — would have to cover all costs for anyone arrested under the new law. All the legal costs and medical care costs with no state dollars to support it.
The Texas Senate gave initial approval to a bill that would create a state-level crime for entering the country illegally. The measure would make it a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a year in the county jail. That would mean Texas counties — ostensibly Dallas County as well — would have to cover all costs for anyone arrested under the new law. All the legal costs and medical care costs with no state dollars to support it.
Texas school choice bill: Democrats say vouchers 'take money from the poor to give to the rich'
Public school superintendents and Democrat state representatives held a news conference on Thursday to say that nothing can bring them to support education vouchers.
Public school superintendents and Democrat state representatives held a news conference on Thursday to say that nothing can bring them to support education vouchers.
Two GOP lawmakers give away donations after influential PAC leader met with white supremacist Nick Fuentes
White supremacist Nick Fuentes was seen visiting the office building associated with Defend Texas Liberty Pac President Jonathan Stickland. The revelation has roiled the party, leading to many Republicans calling on their peers to return donations from the PAC.
White supremacist Nick Fuentes was seen visiting the office building associated with Defend Texas Liberty Pac President Jonathan Stickland. The revelation has roiled the party, leading to many Republicans calling on their peers to return donations from the PAC.
Texas school choice bill: Tense moments as Senate debates legislation
Senate Republicans outlined their school choice bill in a public hearing on Tuesday. Passionate voices spoke for and against legislation that would allow for public tax dollars to pay private school tuition.
Senate Republicans outlined their school choice bill in a public hearing on Tuesday. Passionate voices spoke for and against legislation that would allow for public tax dollars to pay private school tuition.
Texas Legislature's third special session gets underway, contentious fight over 'school choice' ahead
Six items are on the agenda, but the number one reason the Governor brought the legislature back is school choice.
Six items are on the agenda, but the number one reason the Governor brought the legislature back is school choice.
Ken Paxton to file criminal complaints against Texas House impeachment managers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he will file criminal complaints against the group of state representatives who led his impeachment trial. He accused the lawmakers of violating a state law by releasing his personal information.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he will file criminal complaints against the group of state representatives who led his impeachment trial. He accused the lawmakers of violating a state law by releasing his personal information.
Primary threats loom over House Republicans as lawmakers again consider school vouchers
Gov. Greg Abbott promised that if House Republicans block school choice again, he’d go after them in the primaries.
Gov. Greg Abbott promised that if House Republicans block school choice again, he’d go after them in the primaries.
Texas: The Issue Is - Sen. Ted Cruz discusses issues in the House, the border, and his race in 2024
FOX 4’s Steven Dial sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz to talk about the U.S. House, the southern border, and his race in 2024.
FOX 4’s Steven Dial sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz to talk about the U.S. House, the southern border, and his race in 2024.
Texas: The Issue Is - Sen. Ted Cruz speaks with FOX 4
FOX 4’s Steven Dial sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz to talk about issues in the House, the southern border, and his race in 2024.
FOX 4’s Steven Dial sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz to talk about issues in the House, the southern border, and his race in 2024.
U.S. to resume deportations for Venezuelan illegal immigrants after recent surge
The Biden Administration announced it will now resume deportations of illegal immigrants from Venezuela.
The Biden Administration announced it will now resume deportations of illegal immigrants from Venezuela.