Political drama kicks off third Special Session
The third Special Session of the 88th Texas Legislature started Monday, Oct. 9 with a lot of political drama already underway.
This Week in Texas Politics: Gov. Abbott calls for third special session
All eyes will be on Gov. Abbott's third Special Session in the Texas legislature next week as lawmakers return to Austin. Hear our political panel's thoughts on everything that went down in This Week in Texas Politics.
Gov. Abbott announces third Special Session to take place Oct. 9
Governor Greg Abbott announced the third Special Session to take place Monday, Oct. 9.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Eddie Morales says Biden administration isn't doing enough at southern border
For this week’s Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke to Eagle Pass Democrat State Rep. Eddie Morales, who says the Biden administration is not doing enough at Texas' southern border.
This Week in Texas Politics: Paxton, border and school choice
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of political analysts discuss the fallout from Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, a special session called by the governor to handle the border crisis, and more.
Abbott calls for special session due to border crisis; school choice on back burner
The governor is calling for lawmakers to come back to Austin for a special session weeks after Ken Paxton's impeachment trial came to a close, this as the southern border is experiencing a migrant surge.
Abbott to call special session on school choice in October
Gov. Greg Abbott is prepared to go to great lengths to pressure reluctant Republicans to support a school choice bill. It will be part of a special session he plans to call soon.
Leander ISD slams Gov. Abbott's claim the district refused to distribute Constitution copies to students
Leander ISD is slamming Gov. Greg Abbott’s claim that the district refused to distribute copies of the Constitution to students. District officials say that simply isn’t true.
Ken Paxton acquittal could factor into education special session
After the Senate's acquittal vote for the AG Ken Paxton on Saturday, Sept. 16, repairing the political rift that it caused poses a big job.
More NARCAN to be distributed to all Texas law enforcement
60,000 units of NARCAN will be distributed among eligible law enforcement personnel based on county population and size, says Gov. Abbott's office.
Greg Abbott brags of sending over 11,000 migrants to DC
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bragged about the effectiveness of his migrant bussing program Tuesday, saying it has provided "critical relief" to Texas border towns.
Another migrant bus from Texas arrives in LA
Texas has sent a total of 12 buses with migrants to Los Angeles since June.
This Week in Texas Politics: Paxton impeachment trial, more battles on the border
Access to the impeachment trial and more battles on the border were some of the hot topics in This Week in Texas Politics.
Bentley's Law: Grandmother behind new Texas legislation speaks out
Drunk drivers in Texas involved in deadly crashes must now pay monthly support to the surviving minor children of their adult victims.
DOJ asks Texas federal court to block construction of new floating barriers at border
The Justice Department asked a Texas federal court to block the construction of any new floating barriers.
Border battle between Abbott, DOJ continues in Austin courtroom
The battle over the border continued in an Austin courtroom Tuesday with a hearing concerning whether the buoy barrier system violates federal law.
From Paxton impeachment to Operation Lone Star, here's what happened This Week in Texas Politics
From new developments in the Paxton impeachment trial to news with ERCOT and Operation Lone Star, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at what happened This Week in Texas Politics.
Attorneys for Daniel Perry submit petition to pardon to Gov. Abbott
A petition to pardon Sgt. Daniel Perry has been submitted to Gov. Abbott by an Austin criminal law firm representing Perry. Perry was found guilty of the murder of a Black Lives Matter protester in April, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison in May.
Gov. Abbott, TxDOT announce record $142B transportation investment
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure. The investment includes nearly $6.2 billion in funding for Austin area projects.
Texas: The Issue Is - Leaders, lawmakers celebrate property tax relief measure
Calling it the "biggest property tax cut in the history of the world," Texas leaders and lawmakers gathered before the cameras in New Caney for a collective victory lap over the $18 billion they are refunding to millions of our state's landowners.