Dallas County Republicans threaten censure against 2 House members over speaker support
Dallas County Republicans are threatening a censure against two members of the party if they do not support Rep. David Cook's bid for Texas House Speaker.
Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
New Texas laws in effect as of Jan. 1, 2025
With a new year, comes new laws and additions to existing laws.
Texas laws going into effect on January 1, 2025
When we turn the page on the calendar we are also going to see some new laws, or new sections of old ones, added to the books in Texas.
Texas House Speaker race: Cook nominated by Republicans; Burrows says he has enough votes
David Cook and Dustin Burrows are both running for Texas House Speaker.
David Cook wants to be the next Texas House Speaker. Who is he?
State Rep. David Cook, a Republican from Mansfield, is hoping to be next Texas House Speaker.
Texas laws going into effect on January 1, 2025
Changes are coming in 2025 for the way cars are registered, how schools are funded and how you can protect your personal information online.
Abbott’s school voucher plan now has more than enough support
Gov. Greg Abbott is ready to push his school voucher plan again. This time, he has a lot more support.
South Dallas woman pushes for tougher laws for fake property deed scams
Property deed theft is becoming such a problem in Texas that state lawmakers are considering creating a new criminal offense to hold crooks accountable. A South Dallas woman had no idea it was happening to her until an empty lot she owned was being cleared by strangers.
New Texas law requires parental approval for child social media accounts
The Scope Act is part of a growing wave by lawmakers in multiple states to give more power to parents when it comes to their children’s digital footprint.
State Fair of Texas' ban on guns 'actually reduces safety', Republicans argue
There hasn't been this much heat on the State Fair since Big Tex caught on fire. In this week's Texas: The Issue Is the FOX Texas Trio discusses the fair's new gun ban and push by Republican lawmakers to overturn it.
School vouchers take center stage at Texas House committee hearing
On Monday, lawmakers heard testimony from representatives in other states that have voucher programs.
Texas election officials: Loophole could expose your private ballot voting information
“In limited circumstances, through publicly available information, you may be able to identify the civic person's ballot," admitted the election director for the Texas Secretary of State’s Office.
Mesquite homeowner shares squatter horror story in Texas Senate committee hearing
We hear about squatters in cities like New York and Los Angeles, but the problem is happening here in North Texas and across the state as well.
Texas Democrats demand Gov. Abbott call for special session on public school funding
In the letter from 39 Texas House Democrats to Gov. Abbott, they say the state’s surplus of about $18 billion means it has the resources to better fund public schools. But the governor quickly pointed the finger back at them, claiming they had a chance to pass school funding but lost it over their opposition to his school voucher program.
Poll: Texans support destination casinos, online sports gambling, split on sportsbooks at stadiums
A new poll shows that Texans are split about where gambling should and shouldn't be allowed in the state.
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: The Issue Is - Republican In-Fighting
North Texas State Rep. Jared Patterson (R-Frisco) and several other Republican lawmakers are being called not conservative enough by some groups. Patterson responded to those claims and the record of the Texas House.
Texas public schools prepare for no increase in funding as voucher stalemate continues
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said he would not sign a school funding bill if it did not have vouchers attached. Before students went home for the holidays, districts like Richardson ISD updated parents about the strong likelihood of budget cuts.
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. James Talarico discusses continued battle over school vouchers
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke with Texas House Democrat James Talarico, who is a former teacher, about school vouchers.