Gov. Abbott to sign school choice bill into law on Saturday
Gov. Abbott will sign school choice into law Saturday.
Gov. Abbott will sign school choice into law Saturday.
Texas House passes bill banning minors from social media
House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.
House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.
Texas Lottery Commission votes to ban lottery couriers
The Texas Lottery Commission has voted to ban the use of lottery couriers in Texas.
The Texas Lottery Commission has voted to ban the use of lottery couriers in Texas.
Beto O'Rourke refuses to rule out Senate run
At an event in Denton this weekend, former Congressman Beto O'Rourke refused to rule out the possibility of a run for U.S. Senate.
At an event in Denton this weekend, former Congressman Beto O'Rourke refused to rule out the possibility of a run for U.S. Senate.
162 murdered by offenders out on bond in Harris County since 2021, state senator says
Texas Senator Joan Huffman says she is battling to change the Texas Constitution and give judges clear authority to keep those who pose a clear and credible risk behind bars.
Texas Senator Joan Huffman says she is battling to change the Texas Constitution and give judges clear authority to keep those who pose a clear and credible risk behind bars.
Lotto.com sues Texas Lottery Commission after banning retail couriers
One of the largest lotto courier services, Lotto.com, pushed back against the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and its acting Deputy Executive Director, Sergio Rey. This came after the TLC decided to ban retail couriers.
One of the largest lotto courier services, Lotto.com, pushed back against the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and its acting Deputy Executive Director, Sergio Rey. This came after the TLC decided to ban retail couriers.
Texas bill would require schools to fund private schooling of students victimized by school employees
The bill targets situations where there is sexual misconduct, grooming and even a sexual relationship with a student.
The bill targets situations where there is sexual misconduct, grooming and even a sexual relationship with a student.
Texas Senate sends school choice bill to Gov. Abbott's desk
After years of political infighting, school choice legislation is officially headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
After years of political infighting, school choice legislation is officially headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
Gov. Abbott signs Texas DOGE bill
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a bill establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a bill establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office.
Texas Senate to discuss school choice bill on Wednesday
The Texas Senate will take up the much-discussed school voucher bill on Wednesday as it looks to clear the final hurdles before sending the legislation to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
The Texas Senate will take up the much-discussed school voucher bill on Wednesday as it looks to clear the final hurdles before sending the legislation to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
Texas Strip steak? Lawmakers consider renaming New York Strip
A political beef has brought about a surprising debate: Should New York Strip steaks be renamed as Texas Strips?
A political beef has brought about a surprising debate: Should New York Strip steaks be renamed as Texas Strips?
Texas Lottery executive director resigns following investigation of recent winning tickets
Texas Lottery Executive Director Ryan Mindell's resignation comes after questions about the legitimacy of the Texas Lottery earlier this year.
Texas Lottery Executive Director Ryan Mindell's resignation comes after questions about the legitimacy of the Texas Lottery earlier this year.
Texas Legislature passes bill to create state's own form of DOGE
The Texas House and Senate have both passed Senate Bill 14, which would create a new office that looks to streamline state regulations and eliminate unnecessary rules.
The Texas House and Senate have both passed Senate Bill 14, which would create a new office that looks to streamline state regulations and eliminate unnecessary rules.
School choice passes House, Texas tariff impact
The Texas House passed school choice legislation for the first time. The bill creates a $1 billion program to use public funds to pay for private schooling. It would be the largest program of its kind in the country. Then, the Texas Association of Business talks about the kind of jobs that will be brought back to the Lone Star State due to tariffs.
The Texas House passed school choice legislation for the first time. The bill creates a $1 billion program to use public funds to pay for private schooling. It would be the largest program of its kind in the country. Then, the Texas Association of Business talks about the kind of jobs that will be brought back to the Lone Star State due to tariffs.
$1 billion school choice program moves closer to Gov. Abbott's desk | Texas: The Issue Is
A bill to create education savings accounts for Texas students passed the House last week.
A bill to create education savings accounts for Texas students passed the House last week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.