Texas Senate passes DOGE bill to create state efficiency office
A bill that would create the Texas version of DOGE passed the Senate on Wednesday.
Sen. John Cornyn officially launches reelection campaign
Sen. John Cornyn officially announced he would seek reelection to the Senate Wednesday.
Texas lawmakers look to close loophole in sex offender registry
The House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee encountered a loophole in the sex offender bill that allows someone with a history of predatory behavior not to be required to register as a sex offender despite it being a felony in the state of Texas.
Texas House Speaker expects vote on school choice early next week
Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows said they believe the House will send both of the current education savings account bills out of committee and onto the House floor for a vote early next week.
What does it mean to be censured?
Texas Congressman Randy Weber says he plans to file a censure resolution against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) after she called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “Hot Wheels" at an event over the weekend.
Texas lawmakers debate bill banning soda, candy from SNAP benefits
Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would prevent people from using SNAP benefits on junk food like soda, candy, chips, and cookies
Texas bill would ban phones from classrooms | Texas: The Issue Is
The bill would require classrooms to designate a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
Should Texas ban cell phones from public schools
A bill filed in the Texas House would ban cell phones in public schools. FOX 4's Steven Dial talked to the bill's author, State Rep. Caroline Fairly, about the bill and how the Legislature can help schools. Then, Senator Ted Cruz talks about Ukraine, border security and President Trump's deployment of tariffs.
Ken Paxton impeachment trial cost taxpayers $5.1M, state audit finds
A state audit of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial shows 86% of expenses in the trial came from contracted services such as attorneys and investigators.
Proposed Texas bill would require proof of citizenship in order to vote
Opponents argue the requirement would disenfranchise U.S. citizens who don't have copies of their birth certificates or passports and wouldn't want to go through the time and expense to get the required documentation. Proponents said the law is necessary to ensure the integrity of Texas elections.
Texas lawmaker files bill to rename I-35 as 'President Donald J. Trump Highway'
A Texas lawmaker has filed a bill to rename a portion of Interstate 35 in Travis County as President Donald J. Trump Highway.
Texas Senate passes bill to require Ten Commandments in public schools
The Texas Senate passed a new bill that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
Robert Morris' alleged victim supports bill to ban NDAs in sex abuse cases
In an effort to no longer silence victims of sexual abuse, Texas lawmakers voted 10-0 to move forward with a bill that would end the abuse of non-disclosure agreements.
Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC products
On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban THC products from being sold in the state. The bill now moves to the Texas House.
Texas Senate passes bill to allow prayer in schools
A bill that would allow schools to set aside time for prayer cruised through the Texas Senate on Tuesday.
Bill to allow death penalty for murders involving children aged 10-15 moves to Senate floor
A new bill calls to expand punishment for those convicted of murdering a child 15 years old or younger to include the death penalty.
Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
Texas bill targets 'furries,' banning non-human behavior in schools
A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.
School choice coming to Texas? | Texas: The Issue Is
School choice legislation could pass the Texas House soon. FOX's Rudy Koski sat down with a school choice advocate to discuss the specifics of the bill.
School choice, Dept. of Education cuts
In this week's Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to a supporter of school choice legislation about the bills moving through the Texas Legislature and what it means for both public and private schools. Then FOX 26's Greg Groogan discusses the impact of cuts to the US Department of Education.