Dripping Springs man pleads guilty to conspiring to misapply federal funds
The man served as a senior policy advisor to an Austin city official at the time of the incident.
This Week in Texas Politics: Omicron surges, 2022 election ramps up
Rudy Koski discusses this week in Texas politics with guests Mark Wiggins, Brian Smith, Steven Dial, and Patrick Svitek.
US Rep Michael McCaul tests positive for COVID-19, will vote by proxy
Congressman Michael McCaul, who represents the 10th District of Texas, has tested positive for coronavirus and will vote by proxy as a result.
Ted Cruz called Jan 6 riot a “terrorist attack,” now says he misspoke
After conservative backlash, Cruz took to a FOX News show — whose host also lambasted him — to backpedal from comments he made during a congressional hearing.
Texas Appeals Court upholds Harris County’s right to impose mask requirement
The ruling comes in response to a previous executive order from Governor Abbott banning such mandates.
Federal appeals court to hear challenge to Texas abortion law on Friday
In December, the U.S. Supreme Court left the law largely intact, allowing only a challenge against medical licensing officials to proceed.
Texas secretary of state defends ongoing 2020 election audit effort
Texas Secretary of State John Scott defended an ongoing audit of the state's 2020 election results, despite the first phase finding no irregularities or wrongdoing in four major counties.
San Marcos could become next Texas city to decriminalize marijuana
In order to qualify for the November ballot, 10% of registered voters in San Marcos must sign the petition within 180 days.
Texas to sue over vaccine mandate for National Guard after requesting federal aid
In a letter, Abbott stated “As long as I am your commander-in-chief, I will not tolerate efforts to compel receipt of a COVID19 vaccine.”
Texas U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia endorses Greg Casar for Congress
Casar, who currently represents District 4 on the Austin City Council, will be running in Texas Congressional District 35.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick under COVID-19 self-quarantine
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is completing a self-quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. He has subsequently tested negative for the virus.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas legal battles in 2022
Eddy Carder, Constitutional law professor with Prairie View A&M, joins John Krinjak to talk about legal battles involving Texas politics.
What new Texas laws go in effect in 2022?
While September ushered in some major legislation related to issues like abortion and guns, January’s set of laws will influence smaller demographics.
24 new Texas laws taking effect on January 1, 2022
Dozens of laws go into effect in Texas on January 1, 2022. Among them are changes that affect where Texans with Disabled Veteran license plates can park and requirements for landlords of residential rental property to notify renters signing a lease if the property is located in a 100-year floodplain.
Sen. Cruz says he'd run for president in 2024 'in a heartbeat'
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said again on Wednesday that he would be "absolutely" open to running for president in the future, recalling his unsuccessful 2016 run in which he placed second.
Texas governor's decision: Whether to pardon George Floyd
Doling out pardons is a holiday tradition for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who around every Christmas grants them to a handful of ordinary citizens, typically for minor offenses committed years or decades ago. But one name stands out on his desk: George Floyd.
Georgetown City Council approves new council district map
The new council districts, as well as other local and state district boundaries, will be effective in January.
Governor Abbott adds $38.4M in funding for Operation Lone Star
PSO has awarded $74.8 million in OLS funds to cities and counties in proximity to the Texas-Mexico border since the operation was launched in March 2021.
Jan. 6 panel seeks info from Rep. Scott Perry related to Capitol riot
Perry and other congressional Republicans met with Trump ahead of the attack and strategized about how they could block the results at the Jan. 6 electoral count.
The push to ban books in Texas schools spreads to public libraries
Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.