Texas lawmakers begin work on anti-squatting legislation
Texas lawmakers are looking at creating a law to make it easier for homeowners to kick squatters off their property.
2024 election: Donald Trump's VP candidate list
Former President Donald Trump has not picked a running mate, yet, and according to Business Insider, Greg Abbott didn't make the list.
Nationwide campus protests, DEI was focus of Texas Committee hearing
State lawmakers are trying to decide how to respond to the recent pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Lawmakers also called on university leaders to explain how they have responded to a law requiring the closure of DEI programs.
Campus Palestine protests, Paxton sues Biden, political deepfakes: This Week in Texas Politics
Campus protests were the big news this week, but there were still plenty of other headlines This Week in Texas Politics.
Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan
Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been charged with bribery, unlawful foreign influence and money laundering schemes.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz: Joe Biden is 'inviting terrorists into this country'
Texas Senator Ted Cruz sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to talk about the dismissed impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and the current situation at the border.
UT Palestine protests, voting issues and flips: This Week in Texas Politics
Protests and big voting issues were some of the headlines This Week in Texas Politics. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and our political panel discusses.
Abbott promises school vouchers will come to Texas soon
Governor Abbott is promising that school vouchers will be coming to Texas in the next legislative session. FOX 7 Austin spoke with two political experts to discuss.
Texas Rep. John Carter's office vandalized with 'Free Gaza,' red liquid
U.S. Rep John Carter shared a photo on X of the front door of his Georgetown office covered in red liquid and the words "Free Gaza" spray-painted on the floor.
Gov. Abbott 'certain' school vouchers will pass next session
Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks border security, bussing of immigrants to other cities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.
Texas’ diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities
Universities throughout Texas rushed to make changes after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17 into law last year.
Don't Mess With Our Kids protests held at state Capitol
Nearly 1,500 people gathered at the Capitol on Saturday as part of nationwide protests aimed at protecting children from teachings outside the Bible.
Texas lawmakers, DEI advocates speak out against UT's decision to terminate division
Some state and city leaders are fighting against the University of Texas's decision to terminate at least 66 employees. They want the university to reconsider its terminations.
Texas wildfire hearings, border and the solar eclipse: 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.
Texas Panhandle wildfire hearings: Prescribed burns, utility maintenance big topics in day 2
How to prevent another wildfire was the focus of a state House hearing that continued for a second day in Pampa, Texas.
UT Austin shuts down DEI division due to SB 17
The president of UT Austin announced a major staffing shake-up as a result of a new state law banning "diversity, equity and inclusion" programs on campus. FOX 7 Austin also learned some employees will be losing their jobs.
Uvalde mayor announces immediate resignation due to medical concerns
Uvalde's Mayor Cody Smith resigns due to health reasons, with Mayor Pro-Tem Evarardo Zamora stepping in until the November election.
Texas: The Issue Is - Texas AG Ken Paxton avoids trial in fraud case
The "Top Cop" in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton, managed to have the burden of three felony fraud charges lifted all thanks to a "diversion" deal.
Texas AG Ken Paxton reaches deal with prosecutors
Prosecutors on Tuesday announced an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that would ultimately dismiss securities fraud charges he has been facing for nearly a decade.