Rep. Sherman fighting for A/C in TX prisons
In this week's edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with State Rep. Carl Sherman about why he believes an emergency response is needed in prisons lacking air conditioning during this summer's record heat.
The case for A/C reform in Texas prisons
FOX?s Rudy Koski, Steven Dial and Greg Groogan discuss their recent interview with State Rep. Carl Sherman and how the state is responding to calls for better air conditioning in Texas prisons during extreme heat.
State Sen. Gutierrez running for U.S. Senate
San Antonio State Senator Roland Gutierrez jumped in the U.S. Senate race, pitting him against Dallas Congressman Colin Allred in the Democratic primary.
Does Gutierrez have a shot at U.S. Senate?
FOX's Steven Dial, Rudy Koski and Greg Groogan discuss and debate State Sen. Roland Gutierrez's chances of winning a Democratic primary and statewide election for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
Vikki Goodwin on Lt. Gov. race | Texas: The Issue is
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin talks about her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor.
The Democratic Senate primary | Texas: The Issue is
State Rep. James Talarico joins the Texas Trio's Rudy Koski to talk about his decision to enter the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
John Cornyn comments on redistricting and Ken Paxton | Texas: The Issue
Senator John Cornyn talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and takes a jab at his competitor, Ken Paxton, in this week’s episode of Texas: The Issue Is.
Sen. Cornyn on redistricting: Texas: The Issue Is
Texas U.S. Senator John Cornyn talks about the redistricting battle and his thoughts on facing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a Republican primary.
Revamping the work permit program | Texas: The Issue is
Emily Williams Knight, president and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about how changes to the work permitting system can help
State Sen Royce West: Texas: The Issue Is
Texas Democrats effectively ended the first Special Session by denying a quorum and leaving the state for about two weeks over a redistricting battle but Gov. Abbott has already called a second one.
State Rep Jared Patterson: Texas: The Issue Is
Republican State Rep Jared Patterson talks about big changes coming to Texas school classrooms.
State Rep Julie Johnson: Texas: The Issue Is
Democratic State Rep. Julie Johnson talks about the redistricting fight. That segment and more are featured in this episode.
Gov. Abbott on Special Session: Texas: The Issue Is
Redistricting, THC and other items are on the table for the Texas Legislature's Special Session. Governor Greg Abbott talks about the items and why they are being addressed.
Gov. Abbott on disaster preps, early warning systems
While touring damage from catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott discusses the issues that state lawmakers will look to solve when they convene for a special session later this month.
Texas THC fight: What's coming in special session?
FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks with a hemp industry advocate about the upcoming battle in Texas' special session and with Kelly Hancock about changes coming to the state's comptroller's office.
Texas power grid concerns, chance of closing primaries
The Texas power grid will be tested this summer. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas about the status of the grid. Then, FOX 26's Greg Groogan talks about closed primaries with political scientist Mark Jones.
Texas Lottery survives, but changes are ahead
Texas lawmakers did not eliminate the state lottery, but several changes will be made to how the games are played in Texas and the people who run them.
Lt. Gov. Patrick calls legislative session most productive ever for Republicans | Texas: The Issue Is
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature is on the verge of being the "best" and most productive ever for conservatives.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on legislative session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick talks with FOX 7's Rudy Koski about where things stand as the end of the legislative session approaches. Then, FOX 4's Steven Dial talks to Texas Democratic Party chairman Kendall Scudder about his opinion of the session.
Texas bail reform plan approved | Texas: The Issue Is
The Texas Legislature approved a bail reform package after several attempts failed in the past. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to Rep. Mitch Little and Rep. A.J. Louderback about the package and the impact that it could have. Then, a look at a bill looking to clarify Texas' near-total abortion ban.