Texas: The Issue Is — State Rep. James Talarico pitches inflation relief bills
State Rep. James Talarico joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to discuss his inflation relief bills, which would pause collection of several state-related fees for a year.
State Rep. James Talarico joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to discuss his inflation relief bills, which would pause collection of several state-related fees for a year.
Texas Senate passes bills allowing time for prayer in schools, requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
One bill would allow time for students and staff to pray at school. The other would require the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom.
One bill would allow time for students and staff to pray at school. The other would require the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom.
Public schools would have to display Ten Commandments under bill passed by Texas Senate
The Senate also passed a bill that would set prayer and Bible reading times during the school day.
The Senate also passed a bill that would set prayer and Bible reading times during the school day.
Bill that would ban diversity programs in public universities passed by Texas Senate
The Texas Senate approved a bill that would ban diversity programs at public colleges and universities.
The Texas Senate approved a bill that would ban diversity programs at public colleges and universities.
Texas House passes bill that aims to keep sexually explicit materials out of school libraries
Legal experts, librarians and some parents say House Bill 900’s language is so vague and broad that it could ensnare books that are not inappropriate.
Legal experts, librarians and some parents say House Bill 900’s language is so vague and broad that it could ensnare books that are not inappropriate.
Texas Senate passes bill to strengthen school active-shooter plans
Senate Bill 11, which aims to get hundreds of districts without adequate safety protocols to adopt one, would also beef up truancy laws.
Senate Bill 11, which aims to get hundreds of districts without adequate safety protocols to adopt one, would also beef up truancy laws.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez 'very likely' to challenge Ted Cruz in 2024
Gutierrez, who represents Uvalde, is not expected to make any announcements about the race until after the current legislative session.
Gutierrez, who represents Uvalde, is not expected to make any announcements about the race until after the current legislative session.
Proposed bill that would allow state to overrule cities on short-term rental rules altered after debate
Many cities throughout North Texas have passed ordinances that say where short-term rentals can be allowed to operate, but a bill discussed Wednesday, as originally proposed, would have undone those ordinances.
Many cities throughout North Texas have passed ordinances that say where short-term rentals can be allowed to operate, but a bill discussed Wednesday, as originally proposed, would have undone those ordinances.
Uvalde victims' families show support for gun control bills
Several families who lost children during the Uvalde school shooting last year shared emotional testimony before lawmakers deciding on gun control bills in a Texas House committee. None of those bills are likely to become law.
Several families who lost children during the Uvalde school shooting last year shared emotional testimony before lawmakers deciding on gun control bills in a Texas House committee. None of those bills are likely to become law.
Texas House committee considers state ban on celebratory gunfire, prohibit guns in group homes
Those gun control measures debated so far include a state ban on celebratory gunfire as well as a bill proposed in response to an autistic man being shot in a Dallas group home.
Those gun control measures debated so far include a state ban on celebratory gunfire as well as a bill proposed in response to an autistic man being shot in a Dallas group home.
Texas House holds hearing on dozens of gun safety bills
Bills limiting access to guns and ammunition are not expected to move forward. Things like requiring safe storage of firearms, background checks and tougher criminal penalties for gun crimes, have traction.
Bills limiting access to guns and ammunition are not expected to move forward. Things like requiring safe storage of firearms, background checks and tougher criminal penalties for gun crimes, have traction.
Texas House committee considers sports betting in the state
The odds of winning in the Senate currently remain a long shot. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has declared any gambling bill from the House as D-O-A in the Senate, but Leach is not ready to fold.
The odds of winning in the Senate currently remain a long shot. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has declared any gambling bill from the House as D-O-A in the Senate, but Leach is not ready to fold.
Proposed bill would require hospitals to be notified of violent parolees visiting
The Pokuaa-Flowers Act would require hospitals to get advance notice of people on parole for the most violent crimes and on an ankle monitor who want to go on campus. It’s in response to what happened last October at Methodist Hospital when a man on parole killed a nurse and social worker for a violent offense.
The Pokuaa-Flowers Act would require hospitals to get advance notice of people on parole for the most violent crimes and on an ankle monitor who want to go on campus. It’s in response to what happened last October at Methodist Hospital when a man on parole killed a nurse and social worker for a violent offense.
Texas: The Issue Is - What happens if school choice fails to pass in Texas?
FOX 4's Steven Dial, FOX 26's Greg Groogan and Rice University political analyst Mark Jones discuss the future of school choice in Texas and what it would a failure would mean for Gov. Greg Abbott in the future.
FOX 4's Steven Dial, FOX 26's Greg Groogan and Rice University political analyst Mark Jones discuss the future of school choice in Texas and what it would a failure would mean for Gov. Greg Abbott in the future.
Texas: The Issue Is - Gov. Abbott pledges to push 'school choice' through legislative head wind
Five days after his "school choice" proposal was gunned down by the Texas House in a budgetary "test vote", Governor Greg Abbott drew a line in the sand for lawmakers in the lower chamber.
Five days after his "school choice" proposal was gunned down by the Texas House in a budgetary "test vote", Governor Greg Abbott drew a line in the sand for lawmakers in the lower chamber.
Texas: The Issue Is - Governor Abbott pledges to push 'school choice' through legislative head wind
Five days after his "school choice" proposal was gunned down by the Texas House in a budgetary "test vote", Governor Greg Abbott drew a line in the sand for lawmakers in the lower chamber.
Five days after his "school choice" proposal was gunned down by the Texas House in a budgetary "test vote", Governor Greg Abbott drew a line in the sand for lawmakers in the lower chamber.
Royse City Rep. Bryan Slaton had sex with intern, staffer alleges in complaint
New details are emerging from the complaint against North Texas lawmaker Bryan Slaton that claim the Republican representative from Royse City had sex with an intern two weeks ago.
New details are emerging from the complaint against North Texas lawmaker Bryan Slaton that claim the Republican representative from Royse City had sex with an intern two weeks ago.
Texas House passes $12 billion property tax relief package, setting up fight over appraisal cap with Senate
House Speaker Dade Phelan has said tightening the appraisal cap is the best way to cut property taxes, but Senate tax-cut proponents, housing experts and business groups predict the move would have dire consequences.
House Speaker Dade Phelan has said tightening the appraisal cap is the best way to cut property taxes, but Senate tax-cut proponents, housing experts and business groups predict the move would have dire consequences.
Records reveal Daniel Perry's racist social media posts
A judge unsealed court records that offer more insight into the character of a man convicted of killing an Austin protester. Gov. Greg Abbott wants that man pardoned.
A judge unsealed court records that offer more insight into the character of a man convicted of killing an Austin protester. Gov. Greg Abbott wants that man pardoned.
SB 30 would direct nearly $3 billion to improve mental health facilities in Texas, build new ones
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is backing a Senate bill that would increase funding and access to mental health services.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is backing a Senate bill that would increase funding and access to mental health services.