Fentanyl Child Endangerment Act heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
The bill would charge those allowing a child, the elderly or disabled persons to be exposed to fentanyl to be charged with a felony.
The bill would charge those allowing a child, the elderly or disabled persons to be exposed to fentanyl to be charged with a felony.
Texas Lottery's future may come down to new Senate bill
The bill filed by Sen. Bob Hall is the latest in a series of bills that limit who can purchase tickets and who oversees the Texas Lottery.
The bill filed by Sen. Bob Hall is the latest in a series of bills that limit who can purchase tickets and who oversees the Texas Lottery.
Texas medical marijuana: House passes bill to expand Compassionate-Use Program
House Bill 46 would allow Texas veterans and expand medical conditions that qualify for the Texas' medical marijuana program.
House Bill 46 would allow Texas veterans and expand medical conditions that qualify for the Texas' medical marijuana program.
Texas lawmakers give initial approval to abolish STAAR test
Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.
Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.
Crenshaw: Mexico wants to team up to take down cartels
Rep. Dan Crenshaw says Mexico's new administration is looking to form a new partnership with the United States to take on the cartels. Could it actually happen? Then, could Texas expand its Compassionate Use program for medical marijuana?
Rep. Dan Crenshaw says Mexico's new administration is looking to form a new partnership with the United States to take on the cartels. Could it actually happen? Then, could Texas expand its Compassionate Use program for medical marijuana?
Mexico willing to partner with U.S. to stop cartels, Rep. Crenshaw says | Texas: The Issue Is
Houston-area Congressman Dan Crenshaw tells Texas: The Issue Is that Mexico's new government is embracing the prospect of a partnership with the United States in an effort to stop the smuggling of drugs and humans across the border.
Houston-area Congressman Dan Crenshaw tells Texas: The Issue Is that Mexico's new government is embracing the prospect of a partnership with the United States in an effort to stop the smuggling of drugs and humans across the border.
Texas House approves bill that prohibits land sales to some foreign buyers
People and entities from certain countries identified as a threat to U.S. interests might soon be unable to purchase land in Texas.
People and entities from certain countries identified as a threat to U.S. interests might soon be unable to purchase land in Texas.
Should Texas election judges carry guns? House votes yes
House Bill 1128 would allow election judges, early voting clerks, or deputy early voting clerks who are serving as an election judge to carry a weapon.
House Bill 1128 would allow election judges, early voting clerks, or deputy early voting clerks who are serving as an election judge to carry a weapon.
Gov. Abbott puts pressure on Texas Democrats, judges regarding bond reform
Surrounded by crime victims and Texas peace officers near the State Capitol, Governor Abbott said House Democrats must pick between protecting the citizens they vowed to serve or protecting the violent offenders who prey on them.
Surrounded by crime victims and Texas peace officers near the State Capitol, Governor Abbott said House Democrats must pick between protecting the citizens they vowed to serve or protecting the violent offenders who prey on them.
Abortion bill labeled as priority by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick left pending in Texas House
Lawmakers failed to advance a bill to the Texas House floor that would block cities and counties from allocating public funds to nonprofits that help women travel out of the state to get abortions.
Lawmakers failed to advance a bill to the Texas House floor that would block cities and counties from allocating public funds to nonprofits that help women travel out of the state to get abortions.
Texas: The Issue Is Podcast: May 7, 2025
Join the FOX Texas Trio as they discuss the latest in Texas politics.
Join the FOX Texas Trio as they discuss the latest in Texas politics.
Texas lawmakers look to expand law on use of medical marijuana
Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state.
Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state.
Border talk with Tom Homan, tariffs impact on HVAC
Border czar Tom Homan talks with FOX 26's Greg Groogan about the current situation at the border and what needs to be done moving forward. Then, FOX 7's Rudy Koski digs into the impact tariffs will have on Texas HVAC businesses.
Border czar Tom Homan talks with FOX 26's Greg Groogan about the current situation at the border and what needs to be done moving forward. Then, FOX 7's Rudy Koski digs into the impact tariffs will have on Texas HVAC businesses.
Border czar on cartels: 'We're going to wipe them off the face of the earth' | Texas: The Issue Is
Tom Homan, the Trump administration's "border czar," is pleased by the progress that has been made at the border so far, but says the goal is now to "finish the job."
Tom Homan, the Trump administration's "border czar," is pleased by the progress that has been made at the border so far, but says the goal is now to "finish the job."
Gov. Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
Texas THC ban: House amends Senate bill to allow some hemp products
The differences in the bills could lead to a clash between leaders in the House and Senate.
The differences in the bills could lead to a clash between leaders in the House and Senate.
Author of Texas bill to ban 'furries' in schools cannot come up with examples of it happening
The author of a bill that would ban “furries" in Texas public schools struggled to come up with examples of it actually happening when pressed during a committee meeting this week.
The author of a bill that would ban “furries" in Texas public schools struggled to come up with examples of it actually happening when pressed during a committee meeting this week.
Texas Senate passed all 40 of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's priorities. Here's where they stand
The Texas Senate has passed all 40 bills identified by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as priorities for this legislative session.
The Texas Senate has passed all 40 bills identified by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as priorities for this legislative session.
Pres. Trump praises Texas for 'ultimate school choice' bill
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
Texas The Issue Is Podcast: May 1, 2025
Join the FOX Texas Trio as they discuss the latest in Texas politics.
Join the FOX Texas Trio as they discuss the latest in Texas politics.