Texas lawmakers want to ban all THC products, but advocates urge them to focus on regulation
Lawmakers are pushing to ban all THC products in Texas, but industry advocates are urging them to focus on regulation rather than prohibition.
Texas bill targets 'furries,' banning non-human behavior in schools
A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.
Gov. Abbott urges Texas pastors to get into school choice fight
Gov. Abbott spoke to a group of Texas pastors urging them to help his effort to get school choice legislation passed this session.
SpaceX to build new facility in Bastrop after being awarded grant from Gov. Abbott
Gov. Abbott awarded SpaceX a $17.3 million grant for an expansion of their semiconductor research and development (R&D) and an advanced packaging facility in Bastrop.
Gov. Abbott requiring state employees to return to the office full-time
Governor Greg Abbott is following President Donald Trump's lead in requiring federal and state employees to be in the office five days a week.
Texas Lottery investigation, latest in legislative session: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts have a look at some of the top stories this week.
Texas Lottery: Ken Paxton announces investigation into alleged rigging of lottery
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he has launched an investigation into the suspicious and alleged rigging of the lottery.
Texas House has enough votes to pass a school choice bill, Gov. Greg Abbott says
The governor is confident that there are enough votes in the House to pass school vouchers.
Liberty Hill ISD plans for 4-day school week as it grapples with budget deficit
Liberty Hill ISD adopted a hybrid four-week school schedule. This new schedule passed the school board unanimously on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Gov. Abbott defends GOP reforms at Austin conference
Governor Greg Abbott continues to push state lawmakers to pass school choice legislation, tax reform, and to do more on the border.
Austin protest: Thousands gather at Texas Capitol to rally against Trump policies
Thousands of demonstrators were gathered for the President’s Day march and rally at the Texas State Capitol in Downtown Austin on Monday afternoon.
Texas winter weather: Power grid will hold, Gov. Abbott says
Gov. Greg Abbott made a promise saying the power grid will hold, as some of the coldest temperatures of the year move into Central Texas this week.
Texas winter weather: Gov. Abbott gives update on preparation, response
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to speak alongside other state officials about how the state is preparing for incoming winter weather.
Texas lawmakers reattempt to bring prayer, Ten Commandments into classrooms
Bills filed in the Texas Senate are once again trying to bring prayer and the Ten Commandments into public school classrooms.
Gov. Greg Abbott on the border, school vouchers and betting in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
School choice, gender identity, and online sports betting: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.
Gov. Abbott open to letting voters decide on sports betting
Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott offers 4,000 state prison cells to Trump administration to detain migrants
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and President Donald Trump met at the White House to discuss the situation at the border on Wednesday.
Steven Nelson execution: Clergy members ask Abbott to stop death of man who killed Arlington preacher
Two clergy members delivered a petition to Gov. Greg Abbott Tuesday to stop the execution of a man who killed a preacher more than a decade ago.
Texas House Democrats push back against Senate Bill 2, school choice plan
Texas House Democrats gathered on Monday to issue a call for action concerning Senate Bill 2, a new attempt at school choice in Texas.