Here's the status of property tax relief in Texas
If you haven’t received your property tax notice, you will soon. County appraisal districts are in the process of mailing them out. At the same time, state lawmakers are working to provide some relief.
Texas: The Issue Is Podcast Show - April 17, 2025
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and more on this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is" Podcast show.
Texas House passes education savings accounts bill, school funding bill
The Texas House approved both a $1 billion school choice bill and a nearly $8 billion public education funding bill.
Gov. Abbott on school choice, THC ban, bond reform
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks about several issues in front of the state legislature, including school choice, a THC ban and criminal bond reform. Then, the FOX Texas Trio discuss Ken Paxton's run for the US Senate.
Gov. Abbott on Trump tariffs, schools, THC ban | Texas: The Issue Is
Gov. Greg Abbott shared why he thinks school choice is necessary for Texas, his opinions on President Trump's tariffs and the push for bond reform.
House approves $337B state budget
The approved budget includes money for Education Savings Accounts, border security and property tax relief, while cutting funding for the Texas Lottery.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Trump-endorsed re-election campaign
Dan Patrick announced he is running for a fourth term as Texas' Lieutenant Governor.
Texas Senate passes anti-squatter bill
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 38, an anti-squatter bill aimed at stopping people from living on property they don't own or rent without permission.
Texas bill would prevent State Fair of Texas from prohibiting firearms
Texas Senate bill 1065 aims to keep events like the State Fair of Texas from imposing a firearms ban.
'Frat House' bill would block Texas cities from limiting unrelated residents
The Texas Senate is expected to vote on a bill Monday that would strip cities of their ability to regulate how many unrelated people can live in a home.
Will Ken Paxton have to resign as Texas AG to run for Senate?
Texas AG Ken Paxton announced a bid to run for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night.
Ken Paxton announces run for US Senate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he is challenging John Cornyn for his US Senate seat in 2026.
Gov. Abbott sets special election date to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant Congressional seat
Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation announcing that Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 will be the date of the special election to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant 18th Congressional District seat.
Cornyn talks Paxton, Senate race, Tariffs | Texas: The Issue is
Sen. Cornyn opted against responding to Ken Paxton calling him "delusional." "I don't see the point of addressing comments by somebody who's not a candidate," Cornyn said.
Controversial education bills move to full Texas House
Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Texas Senate passes bill requiring local law enforcement to help federal deportation efforts
The Texas Senate passed a bill requiring local law enforcement to help with federal deportation efforts.
Texas Senate passes bill to ban soda, chips, and candy for food stamps
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban food stamp recipients from buying things like soda, chips and candy.
Texas Senate passes bill allowing teacher prayer
The Texas Senate passed a bill that will allow teachers to pray while on duty. While proponents argue that the bill clarifies existing rights, opponents fear it could lead to students being forced to pray.
Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson testify in support of Texas film incentives bill
Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.
Candidates frustrated with Gov. Greg Abbott as TX-18 election date still hasn't been set
Governor Greg Abbott must schedule the special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with a narrow Republican margin in Congress, some are accusing the governor of intentionally dragging out the process to fill the seat in the heavily Democratic 18th District.