Some Texas school districts enact, consider ban on student cell phones

Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.

Texas: The Issue Is - Talking Presidential Debate
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The 'Texas Trio' is back and are discussing the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden

Presidential debate's impact on Biden, Trump

Will President Biden's performance will be forgotten in a few months or will it impact swing votes?

Lina Hidalgo receives ethics fine after endorsing a primary candidate at a Harris County press conference

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo violated state law when she endorsed a candidate challenging District Attorney Kim Ogg during a press conference that used public funds, the Texas Ethics Commission said this week.

Texas - The Issue Is - Fighting The Cartels
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The 'Texas Trio' is back discussing comments made by Congressman Dan Crenshaw who said, "The cartels need to know they have pissed us off."

Congressman Dan Crenshaw tells FOX 26, 'The cartels need to know they have pissed us off'

A year has passed since Houston-area Congressman and former Navy Seal Dan Crenshaw took the helm of a special House task force aimed at countering immensely powerful and increasingly lethal Mexican drug cartels.

Texas: The Issue Is: June 16, 2024
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State Rep. Brian Harrison joins the 'Texas Trio' to talk the latest in Texas politics.

Texas Battle for U.S. Senate - Cruz vs. Allred on border security & Gaza

Three and half years deep into his Presidency and 154 days from the November election, Joe Biden issued "get tough" executive orders aimed at better securing the Southern border. It is an issue central to the race for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State.

Texas: The Issue Is - June 9, 2024
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The 'Texas Trio' discusses the latest in Texas politics on this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is."

Texas: The Issue Is - June 2, 2024
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The 'Texas Trio' has the latest in Texas politics on "Texas: The Issue Is."

Texas primary election runoff: Dade Phelan defeats Trump-backed David Covey

Incumbent Dade Phelan defeated his Trump-backed opponent David Covey in the Republican primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 21.

Despite charges, few call for Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar to resign from office

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, is facing charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government. He is the third lawmaker in Congress to face a federal indictment this session. But unlike his other embattled colleagues, The Texas Tribune reports , Cuellar is not yet facing a barrage of calls for him to resign.

Texas congresswoman files bill to deport foreigners committing crimes at college protests

The bill filed by Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne calls for a change in the immigration law that would deport foreign nationals found guilty of a crime at "pro-terrorism or antisemitic rallies" in the United States.

Houston mayor speaks on resignation of Houston police chief
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In a 30-minute press conference, Houston mayor John Whitmire addresses the resignation of Houston police chief Troy Finner.

Texas DEI shutdown: UT Austin faculty members push back

Since January, when SB 17 took effect, colleges across Texas have shut down diversity, equity and inclusion programs. FOX 7's Rudy Koski spoke to UT faculty about why they believe DEI should remain.

Texas: The Issue Is: May 5, 2024
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The Texas Trio is back for another edition of 'Texas: The Issue Is.' On this edition, the team talks DEI Programs.