Texas lawmakers consider bat protection bill
Texas lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would provide new protections for bats. SB 1285, filed by Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, would restrict how and when bats can be removed from buildings.
Bat legislation in Texas
Texas lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would provide new protections for bats. SB 1285, filed by Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, would restrict how and when bats can be removed from buildings.
Texas school shooting survivors asking lawmakers to reject some gun bills
School shooting survivors are asking Texas lawmakers to reject certain gun bills. They said they could have devastating consequences.
School shooting survivors want gun bills rejected
School shooting survivors are asking Texas lawmakers to reject certain gun bills. They said they could have devastating consequences.
Gov. Abbott on Trump tariffs, schools, THC ban | Texas: The Issue Is
Gov. Greg Abbott shared why he thinks school choice is necessary for Texas, his opinions on President Trump's tariffs and the push for bond reform.
Visas revoked for Texas students
Hundreds of international students across the country have had their Visas revoked. Student Visas were revoked at several Texas colleges including: UT Austin, Texas State, UNT, and Texas A&M
House approves $337B state budget
The approved budget includes money for Education Savings Accounts, border security and property tax relief, while cutting funding for the Texas Lottery.
Harris team crafted federal judge 'death-pool roster' to swear her in should Biden die as president, book says
Harris' aide worried that 'Trump people' would go 'apes---' if she became president, according to the book.
Ken Paxton's Senate run, state budget, and Texas DOGE: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
Ken Paxton's Senate run and the state budget: TWITP
Texas House members worked into the early morning hours to finalize their version of a new state budget. The marathon debate capped off an intense week.
Trump tariffs & trade battle with China
The trade battle continues between the U.S. and China as both countries impose higher tariffs
Keeping daylight saving time year-round would be 'very popular,' Trump says
President Donald Trump is weighing in again on the time change debate in America. He has flip-flopped on the issue in recent months.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Trump-endorsed re-election campaign
Dan Patrick announced he is running for a fourth term as Texas' Lieutenant Governor.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds not seeking re-election in 2026
After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.
Social Security reclassifies thousands of living immigrants as dead; cancels numbers
The move will make it much harder for those affected to use banks or other basic services where Social Security numbers are required.
RFK Jr. pledges HHS will determine cause of autism by September
RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of autism. Here's what to know.
Texas Senate passes anti-squatter bill
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, an anti-squatter bill aimed at stopping people from living on property they don't own or rent without permission.
Texas bill would prevent State Fair of Texas from prohibiting firearms
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.
Austin, San Antonio looking to make their own "mega-region"
Two Central Texas cities are preparing for their own "mega region," like Dallas-Fort Worth.
Latest on U.S. Congress
Congress is looking at daylight saving time and the U.S. House passed a budget blueprint, getting Trump's "big beautiful bill" one step closer to his desk.