Border crisis, marijuana fights and more: This Week in Texas Politics
The border crisis may have been the big headline this week, but Paxton's marijuana law fights, disgraced former state lawmakers and more were still on our minds. FOX 7's Rudy Koski discusses with our political panel.
Border crisis: Gov. Abbott to expand Operation Lone Star along border
Gov. Greg Abbott made an announcement regarding Operation Lone Star from the southern border on Thursday.
Border crisis: Who killed the border bill?
The border bill is dead, so who killed it? The Republicans or the Democrats? FOX 7's Mike Warren discusses with our political panel.
Border crisis: Gov. Abbott, Republican governors gather at Eagle Pass
Greg Abbott and 13 other Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass to speak out against what they are calling "open border policies" put in place by the Biden administration.
Senators release long-awaited border security deal, pair with Israel and Ukraine aid
The bill would alter the asylum system at the border with faster and tougher enforcement and provide substantial military aid to Israel and Ukraine.
Border convoy, Ken Paxton court orders, 2024 primaries: This Week in Texas Politics
From the border crisis, to Ken Paxton's small legal victory, to the upcoming Texas primaries, This Week in Texas Politics turned out to be very busy.
'Take Our Border Back' Convoy Rally makes stop in Central Texas
Hundreds gathered in Dripping Springs for a rally Thursday evening as they made their way to the Southern border.
Texas' border battle with White House takes center stage at congressional hearing
A congressional hearing was held on Tuesday focused on the rights of states when it comes to immigration. A partisan tone dominated the debate over Governor Abbott's standoff with the White House on razor wire and other deterrents.
Texas border crisis: Biden ready to 'shut down the border' if given authority
President Biden says he is ready to shut down the border if Congress passes a bipartisan bill giving him the authority to do it, but some Texas leaders do not seem convinced.
Texas politics: Border battle, Paxton impeachment and the 2024 election
From Texas battle over the border to Ken Paxton's proposed re-impeachment, This Week in Texas Politics proved to be anything but ordinary.
Speaker Johnson warns Senate against border deal, suggests it will be 'dead on arrival' in House
House Speaker Mike Johnson is taking a strong stand against a bipartisan Senate deal to pair border enforcement measures with Ukraine aid.
Texas border battle: Gov. Abbott challenges Supreme Court ruling on razor wire
Governor Greg Abbott is challenging the Supreme Court's decision to grant the removal of miles of razor wire at the US-Mexico border.
Border crisis: Gov. Abbott challenges Supreme Court decision
Gov. Abbott continues to challenge the SCOTUS ruling that Border Patrol agents can cut razor wire installed by the state of Texas at the border. FOX 7's Mike Warren discusses with our political panel.
Texas border: Abbott standing ground despite SCOTUS decision siding with feds
Governor Greg Abbott said he will continue to hold the line at the U.S.-Mexico border despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of the federal government, who can remove dozens of miles of razor wire put up by the state of Texas.
Supreme Court allows federal agents to cut razor wire Texas installed on US-Mexico border
A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed Border Patrol agents to cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border, while a lawsuit over the wire continues.
This Week in Texas Politics: Paxton trial, arctic blast and border updates
FOX 7 Austin's Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts took a look at the headlines from This Week in Texas Politics.
Texas border floating barrier can stay for now, court rules
The floating barrier in the Rio Grande at the Texas border can stay for now, a court ruled on Wednesday.
US says Texas blocked border agents from entering park to try to save 3 migrants who drowned
The U.S. Homeland Security Department said that Texas denied federal agents access to a stretch of border when they were trying to rescue three migrants who drowned.
This Week in Texas Politics: Texas winter weather, border crisis
FOX 7 Austin's Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts took a look at the headlines from This Week in Texas Politics.
Recent surge at Texas border impacting Central Texas immigration organizations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection estimates it came in contact with about 300,000 migrants at the Texas-Mexico border last month. That’s an all-time record.