CROWN Act signed into law in Texas by Governor Greg Abbott, in effect Sept. 1
Governor Greg Abbott signed the CROWN Act into law on Saturday. The act will end discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles linked to race.
Governor Greg Abbott signed the CROWN Act into law on Saturday. The act will end discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles linked to race.
Deputy Darren Almendarez Act becomes law, increasing penalties for catalytic converter thefts
More than a year since Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez was gunned down by criminals trying to steal his catalytic converter, a new law has been signed to increase the penalty for thieves.
More than a year since Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez was gunned down by criminals trying to steal his catalytic converter, a new law has been signed to increase the penalty for thieves.
News from May 22 to 28: Texas AG Paxton impeached, CROWN Act signed into law, bill to end car inspections
During the week of May 22 to 28, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House, the Texas CROWN Act was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, and FOX 26's Gabby Hart shared her story about her own journey through the foster system.
During the week of May 22 to 28, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House, the Texas CROWN Act was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, and FOX 26's Gabby Hart shared her story about her own journey through the foster system.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Chris Turner discusses gun control measures, Uvalde response
In this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is", state Rep. Chris Turner speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about the state of the debate on gun control in the Texas legislature.
In this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is", state Rep. Chris Turner speaks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about the state of the debate on gun control in the Texas legislature.
Republican priority bills fail as tensions persist between Texas House and Senate
A failure to compromise on school choice, border security and, for now, property taxes all but assures the governor will call lawmakers back for a special legislative session.
A failure to compromise on school choice, border security and, for now, property taxes all but assures the governor will call lawmakers back for a special legislative session.
Gov. Greg Abbott can pick a fill-in attorney general. He’s so far been silent on impeachment.
Abbott himself is a former attorney general, preceding Paxton in the position. The governor has built deep connections in the conservative legal world and is known to lean on former aides for high-profile appointments.
Abbott himself is a former attorney general, preceding Paxton in the position. The governor has built deep connections in the conservative legal world and is known to lean on former aides for high-profile appointments.
All eyes on Sen. Angela Paxton as Texas Senate takes up her husband’s removal
Ken Paxton helped elect his wife, Angela, to the state Senate. That chamber will now consider whether to remove him from the attorney general’s office. She has not said whether she will recuse herself.
Ken Paxton helped elect his wife, Angela, to the state Senate. That chamber will now consider whether to remove him from the attorney general’s office. She has not said whether she will recuse herself.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office releases report claiming 'no violations'
Following the Texas House formally impeaching him, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office released a report it says "refutes incorrect testimony."
Following the Texas House formally impeaching him, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office released a report it says "refutes incorrect testimony."
Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties pending outcome of Senate trial
In a stunning and unprecedented rebuke, the Texas House impeached the state’s top attorney. The Republican has been mired in scandals and criminal investigations for most of his tenure.
In a stunning and unprecedented rebuke, the Texas House impeached the state’s top attorney. The Republican has been mired in scandals and criminal investigations for most of his tenure.
What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s long-running scandals and legal battles
Less than a year into his first term, Paxton was charged with felony securities fraud. The Justice Department is investigating bribery allegations against him as a Texas House committee conducts its own probe into his behavior.
Less than a year into his first term, Paxton was charged with felony securities fraud. The Justice Department is investigating bribery allegations against him as a Texas House committee conducts its own probe into his behavior.
Texas AG Ken Paxton speaks on impeachment efforts, calls it 'deceitful impeachment attempt'
After a Republican-led House committee made known their efforts to impeach him, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton held a press conference to comment on the actions he calls 'deceitful'.
After a Republican-led House committee made known their efforts to impeach him, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton held a press conference to comment on the actions he calls 'deceitful'.
Effort to impeach Ken Paxton, led by fellow Republicans, sets off political earthquake in Texas
Republicans have chosen to remain largely silent during years of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking by the attorney general. Now they will have to take a public stand.
Republicans have chosen to remain largely silent during years of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking by the attorney general. Now they will have to take a public stand.
Harris County suing State of Texas over election bills
Harris County will be filing suit against the state of Texas regarding to Senate Bills that target the county.
Harris County will be filing suit against the state of Texas regarding to Senate Bills that target the county.
What have Texas lawmakers done since the Uvalde elementary school mass shooting?
While Texas public schools are getting additional dollars to "harden" campuses against an attack, lawmakers have done nothing to keep guns away from those intent massacres.
While Texas public schools are getting additional dollars to "harden" campuses against an attack, lawmakers have done nothing to keep guns away from those intent massacres.
Major issues remain unresolved as Texas legislative session winds down
Still on the table are the power grid, property tax relief, school funding, and the budget. With all that "heavy lifting" still to do a great deal of lesser legislation has been left to die.
Still on the table are the power grid, property tax relief, school funding, and the budget. With all that "heavy lifting" still to do a great deal of lesser legislation has been left to die.
New bill to ensure Texas has a free market for electric vehicle (EV) charging
Charge Ahead Partnership praised Texas lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott for the success of Senate Bill 1002.
Charge Ahead Partnership praised Texas lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott for the success of Senate Bill 1002.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw advocates military strike, calling cartels 'clear and present' threat
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) a decorated Navy SEAL officer who has represented Texas' 2nd district since 2019, explained how he's leading a special house task force focused on countering Mexico's drug cartels.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) a decorated Navy SEAL officer who has represented Texas' 2nd district since 2019, explained how he's leading a special house task force focused on countering Mexico's drug cartels.
Texas legislature: House advances bill after removing drag reference, would ban 'lewd' acts in front of minors
Texas SB 12 aims to protect minors by prohibiting sexually oriented performances in their presence. Initially, the bill was intended to ban drag shows, but it was found to be unconstitutional to do so.
Texas SB 12 aims to protect minors by prohibiting sexually oriented performances in their presence. Initially, the bill was intended to ban drag shows, but it was found to be unconstitutional to do so.
Taxes, tenure, transgender care, sports bills discussed amid Texas regular session ending
The Texas regular session ends this month, and Thursday was a critical moving day for several key pieces of legislation, including two bills concerning gender-affirming care and transgender collegiate athletes.
The Texas regular session ends this month, and Thursday was a critical moving day for several key pieces of legislation, including two bills concerning gender-affirming care and transgender collegiate athletes.
Texas legislature to exclude Transgender Women in college athletic teams
The ability of Transwomen to compete in Texas collegiate athletics was put to a key vote Wednesday at the State Capitol.
The ability of Transwomen to compete in Texas collegiate athletics was put to a key vote Wednesday at the State Capitol.