Abbott, Phelan meet in public for first time since bitter GOP primary
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and Governor Greg Abbott announced a new executive committee dedicated to boosting the production of computer chips in Texas.
Supreme Court extends block on Texas immigration law, again
The U.S. Supreme Court has, once again, extended its temporary block on SB 4. The law would allow Texas police to arrest people they suspect of crossing the border illegally.
Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants
The Supreme Court on Monday extended its block on a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. while the legal battle it sparked over immigration authority plays out.
Pornhub disables Texas users access to the site
Pornhub announced they will be disabling access to their website for Texans after House Bill 1181 required explicit content websites to have age-verification measures in place to ban minors.
SXSW 2024: Artists drop out of showcases over U.S. Army sponsorship
Dozens of artists have dropped out of SXSW showcases over the U.S. Army’s sponsorship and the festival’s inclusion of defense contractors.
Border crisis: Protesters gather downtown to speak out against SB 4, Operation Lonestar
Protesters gathered downtown on Saturday to speak out against Operation Lonestar and SB 4, the Texas law that allows police to arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally.
Donald Trump says Greg Abbott is 'absolutely' on vice president short list
Donald Trump said Thursday during a visit to the Texas-Mexico border that Gov. Greg Abbott is “absolutely” on his short list of potential vice presidential candidates for his 2024 run.
Judge blocks SB4, new Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants who illegally enter U.S.
A federal judge on Thursday blocked a new Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S.
Texas border crisis: SB 4 blocked by federal court
A federal court is blocking Texas' SB 4, a controversial law that would allow police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
Texas Panhandle fire: Wildfire burns about 850K acres
The Smokehouse Creek Fire burning in the Texas Panhandle has grown to be the state's second-largest fire in history.
Teacher survey shows big pushback on Texas school choice plan
A survey by the Texas American Federation of Teachers comes at a time when voter turnout is running low, but a powerful voting block could be a deciding factor.
Texas primary 2024: Gov. Abbott, Paxton campaign against fellow Republicans
Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton are campaigning against fellow Republicans because of how those candidates voted on certain issues. Will these retribution politics work in primary races?
Texas border, Ken Paxton, voting anxiety: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
Early voting begins for Texas primary races
Early voting is now underway for the Texas primary races, including the contentious Travis County District Attorney race.
Texas border: Abbott expands security operations in Eagle Pass
On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is constructing an 80-acre installation he called a “forward base camp" in Eagle Pass.
Texas border, 2024 election: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
Calls for ceasefire resolution continue at Austin City Council meeting
Members of the Austin for Palestine Coalition rallied outside City Hall and addressed city council members during a meeting.
Border crisis: Gov. Abbott doubling down on defying White House
Gov. Abbott continues to double down against orders from the Biden administration on the border. FOX 7's Rudy Koski chats with Republican State Rep. Ellen Troxclair about the governor's plan and the escalating standoff.
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: 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.