Texas Senate committee OKs bill letting state arrest illegal border crossings
Legal experts believe if the bill is passed and signed into law it will likely face court challenges.
Legal experts believe if the bill is passed and signed into law it will likely face court challenges.
Texas Senate convenes for special session’s second week
The Texas Senate will be back at work Tuesday but it’s not clear if members will pass one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priorities in this special session.
The Texas Senate will be back at work Tuesday but it’s not clear if members will pass one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priorities in this special session.
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Frederick Fraizer discusses latest happenings in Texas Legislature
McKinney Republican Rep. Frederick Fraizer spoke with FOX 4's Steven Dial about the recent happenings and issues in the Texas Legislature.
McKinney Republican Rep. Frederick Fraizer spoke with FOX 4's Steven Dial about the recent happenings and issues in the Texas Legislature.
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Frederick Fraizer discusses latest happenings in Texas Legislature pt. 2
The Texas Trio discusses Rep. Frederick Fraizer's comments on the latest happenings in the Texas Legislature.
The Texas Trio discusses Rep. Frederick Fraizer's comments on the latest happenings in the Texas Legislature.
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Frederick Fraizer discusses latest happenings in Texas Legislature
McKinney Republican Rep. Frederick Fraizer spoke with FOX 4's Steven Dial about the recent happenings and issues in the Texas Legislature.
McKinney Republican Rep. Frederick Fraizer spoke with FOX 4's Steven Dial about the recent happenings and issues in the Texas Legislature.
Ken Paxton Impeachment: Why the fight isn't finished yet
The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.
The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.
Prosecutors: Evidence against Ken Paxton is '10-times worse' than we know
“The people of the State of Texas are entitled to know whether their top cop is a crook," said Dick DeGuerin, one of two veteran lawyers who will prosecute the impeachment case.
“The people of the State of Texas are entitled to know whether their top cop is a crook," said Dick DeGuerin, one of two veteran lawyers who will prosecute the impeachment case.
6 Texas AG employees take leave of absence to defend Ken Paxton at impeachment trial
Attorney General Ken Paxton's defense team includes the agency’s chief appellate lawyer and head of its general litigation division.
Attorney General Ken Paxton's defense team includes the agency’s chief appellate lawyer and head of its general litigation division.
Special Session: Texas House adjourns after passing property tax bill
The Texas House adjourned after quickly passing a property tax bill. That essentially means the Texas Senate – led by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick – must accept the bill as-is, or Gov. Greg Abbott will have to call another special session.
The Texas House adjourned after quickly passing a property tax bill. That essentially means the Texas Senate – led by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick – must accept the bill as-is, or Gov. Greg Abbott will have to call another special session.
Special session underway as Texas' 'Big Three' look to find common ground
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick called out fellow Republican Dade Phelan on Tuesday, saying the Texas House is "dysfunctional."
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick called out fellow Republican Dade Phelan on Tuesday, saying the Texas House is "dysfunctional."
Gov. Abbott announces immediate special session to cut property taxes, crackdown on human smuggling
"More must be done for the people of Texas," Abbott said. "Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be required. To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session."
"More must be done for the people of Texas," Abbott said. "Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be required. To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session."
Texas: The Issue Is - Gun Legislation (Part 2)
Will Texas pass gun laws that polling shows the public overwhelmingly supports? The Texas trio discusses gun safety legislation and how both sides can come together.
Will Texas pass gun laws that polling shows the public overwhelmingly supports? The Texas trio discusses gun safety legislation and how both sides can come together.
Texas: The Issue Is - Gun Legislation (Part 1)
One year after the shooting in Uvalde and just weeks after a deadly mass shooting in Allen, Texas legislators are wrapping up their session. What has been done about guns and will there be any additional laws in the future? State Rep. Chris Turner (D-Grand Prairie) talks about what he calls common sense gun reform that could happen in the state.
One year after the shooting in Uvalde and just weeks after a deadly mass shooting in Allen, Texas legislators are wrapping up their session. What has been done about guns and will there be any additional laws in the future? State Rep. Chris Turner (D-Grand Prairie) talks about what he calls common sense gun reform that could happen in the state.
Gov. Abbott says he'll call multiple special sessions to address property taxes, school funding and more
Gov. Greg Abbott said he has a long list of bills he will be signing into law. But there are several critical measures the lawmakers still need to address
Gov. Greg Abbott said he has a long list of bills he will be signing into law. But there are several critical measures the lawmakers still need to address
God, money and Dairy Queen: How Texas House investigators secured the impeachment of AG Ken Paxton
The long list of accusations were outlined as part of 20 charges of impeachment adopted by the Texas House.
The long list of accusations were outlined as part of 20 charges of impeachment adopted by the Texas House.
Texas Legislature fails to pass bill for teacher pay raises
Republicans and Democrats in the Texas Legislature proposed teacher pay raises this session. But hope for the teacher raises died with the Texas Republicans’ ongoing feud over a private school voucher program.
Republicans and Democrats in the Texas Legislature proposed teacher pay raises this session. But hope for the teacher raises died with the Texas Republicans’ ongoing feud over a private school voucher program.
Ken Paxton supporters rally outside Collin County courthouse ahead of Senate impeachment trial
About 100 supporters of Paxton gathered to protest his impeachment on the steps of the Collin County courthouse, which is Paxton's home county.
About 100 supporters of Paxton gathered to protest his impeachment on the steps of the Collin County courthouse, which is Paxton's home county.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Chris Turner discusses gun control measures, Uvalde response
In this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is", state Rep. Chris Turner speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about the state of the debate on gun control in the Texas legislature.
In this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is", state Rep. Chris Turner speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about the state of the debate on gun control in the Texas legislature.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeached
The Texas House voted 121-23 to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton is suspended from office until the result of a trial in the senate.
The Texas House voted 121-23 to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton is suspended from office until the result of a trial in the senate.
AG Paxton's team says impeachment would violate Texas law, but committee says it doesn't apply here
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s team claims impeaching him based on the allegations of the proposed $3.3 million whistleblower settlement with former employees would violate state law.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s team claims impeaching him based on the allegations of the proposed $3.3 million whistleblower settlement with former employees would violate state law.