Mattress Mack takes release of ‘public election’ records fight to State Capitol
Houston icon “Mattress Mack" McIngvale delivered strong words about the deeply flawed midterm elections. Those words were aimed at Harris County Attorney Christian Menafee’s ongoing refusal to turn over public election records involving machine malfunctions, ballot shortages, and tabulation delay.
Houston icon “Mattress Mack" McIngvale delivered strong words about the deeply flawed midterm elections. Those words were aimed at Harris County Attorney Christian Menafee’s ongoing refusal to turn over public election records involving machine malfunctions, ballot shortages, and tabulation delay.
Governor Greg Abbott pledges to push 'school choice' through legislative head wind
Five days after his "school choice" proposal was gunned down by the Texas House in a budgetary "test vote", Governor Greg Abbott drew a line in the sand for lawmakers in the lower chamber.
Five days after his "school choice" proposal was gunned down by the Texas House in a budgetary "test vote", Governor Greg Abbott drew a line in the sand for lawmakers in the lower chamber.
Texas: The Issue Is - Governor Abbott pledges to push 'school choice' through legislative head wind
Five days after his "school choice" proposal was gunned down by the Texas House in a budgetary "test vote", Governor Greg Abbott drew a line in the sand for lawmakers in the lower chamber.
Five days after his "school choice" proposal was gunned down by the Texas House in a budgetary "test vote", Governor Greg Abbott drew a line in the sand for lawmakers in the lower chamber.
Texas: The Issue Is – Former Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison discusses foreign policy
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke with former Ambassador to NATO and former Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison about the current state of foreign policy.
FOX 4’s Steven Dial spoke with former Ambassador to NATO and former Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison about the current state of foreign policy.
Legislative action on multiple issues ramping up at Texas Capitol
Multiple developments this week at the state capitol where the pace of law-making has picked up dramatically on a host of 'hot button' issues such as public libraries hosting drag queen story hours and banning children from attending drag shows.
Multiple developments this week at the state capitol where the pace of law-making has picked up dramatically on a host of 'hot button' issues such as public libraries hosting drag queen story hours and banning children from attending drag shows.
Texas power grid reform package passed in Texas Senate
On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed a package that would help reform the Texas power grid. the package includes numerous Senate Bills with different purposes.
On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed a package that would help reform the Texas power grid. the package includes numerous Senate Bills with different purposes.
Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones releases statement after staff resigns; 'I cannot remain quiet about my outrage'
State Representative Jolanda Jones released a statement after her senior staff resigned due to an allegedly "abusive and hostile" work environment.
State Representative Jolanda Jones released a statement after her senior staff resigned due to an allegedly "abusive and hostile" work environment.
Texas: The Issue Is: Congressman Michael McCaul on China, state border, Ukraine and Afghanistan
Texas Congressman and Chairman Michael McCaul shared his thoughts on the Biden administration's pulling out of Afghanistan, as well as his take on immigration, and the continued aid and support to Ukraine in this edition of Texas: The Issue Is.
Texas Congressman and Chairman Michael McCaul shared his thoughts on the Biden administration's pulling out of Afghanistan, as well as his take on immigration, and the continued aid and support to Ukraine in this edition of Texas: The Issue Is.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul on China, Border, Ukraine and Afghanistan
Texas Congressman and Chairman Michael McCaul shared his thoughts on the Biden administration's pulling out of Afghanistan, as well as his take on immigration, and the continued aid and support to Ukraine in this edition of Texas: The Issue Is.
Texas Congressman and Chairman Michael McCaul shared his thoughts on the Biden administration's pulling out of Afghanistan, as well as his take on immigration, and the continued aid and support to Ukraine in this edition of Texas: The Issue Is.
Houston ISD Takeover: ACLU files federal complaint to Department of Justice
The ACLU says TEA "Commissioner Mike Morath announced the agency’s plans to take over the school district citing the poor performance of some schools, despite the fact that his own agency gave the district a "B" rating in 2022."
The ACLU says TEA "Commissioner Mike Morath announced the agency’s plans to take over the school district citing the poor performance of some schools, despite the fact that his own agency gave the district a "B" rating in 2022."
Push for gambling legalization losing steam at Texas Capitol
The odds of casino and online betting gaining lawmaker approval have gone from "even money" to a "long shot" as the push loses steam in the Texas Capitol.
The odds of casino and online betting gaining lawmaker approval have gone from "even money" to a "long shot" as the push loses steam in the Texas Capitol.
State Rep. Jolanda Jones senior staff resigns, staff cites 'abusive and hostile' work environment
The senior staff of Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones sends in a letter of resignation after claiming Jones created an abusive and hostile work environment. "It is time you own your S.H.I.T," the letter states.
The senior staff of Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones sends in a letter of resignation after claiming Jones created an abusive and hostile work environment. "It is time you own your S.H.I.T," the letter states.
Texas Senate committee passes bills that would restrict drag shows
If passed, the laws would go into effect in September 2023.
If passed, the laws would go into effect in September 2023.
Political Analyst weighs in on Houston Mayoral race after Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces candidacy
On Sunday, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee stood in front of her church congregation and announced that she'll be running for mayor of Houston this November.
On Sunday, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee stood in front of her church congregation and announced that she'll be running for mayor of Houston this November.
Texas: The Issue Is – State Rep. Matt Schaefer on reorganizing Operation Lone Star
Operation Lone Star is entering its third year and people are wondering how this mission can continue as it is. State Rep. Matt Schaefer talks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about HB 20 and how he hopes to reorganize the mission.
Operation Lone Star is entering its third year and people are wondering how this mission can continue as it is. State Rep. Matt Schaefer talks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about HB 20 and how he hopes to reorganize the mission.
Trump rallying in Waco on Saturday as anticipation mounts over potential indictment
Trump’s rally, which begins at 5 p.m. at Waco Regional Airport, comes days after he said he was to be arrested by New York authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged hush payments to former adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Trump’s rally, which begins at 5 p.m. at Waco Regional Airport, comes days after he said he was to be arrested by New York authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged hush payments to former adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Proposed mandatory 10 years for gun crime draws warning at Texas Capitol
There was significant push-back on Thursday at the state capitol against a proposed law mandating 10 years in prison for those convicted of gun-related crimes.
There was significant push-back on Thursday at the state capitol against a proposed law mandating 10 years in prison for those convicted of gun-related crimes.
Texas teachers speak out to lawmakers during Legislative Session
Texas teachers let their voices be heard Wednesday at the State Capitol, where lawmakers are working on ways to reverse an exodus of instructors from the classroom.
Texas teachers let their voices be heard Wednesday at the State Capitol, where lawmakers are working on ways to reverse an exodus of instructors from the classroom.
School voucher debate gets underway at Texas Capitol
Most of the bills are expected to eventually be sent to the full senate for consideration.
Most of the bills are expected to eventually be sent to the full senate for consideration.
Caseworkers hampered by ’90s-era foster care software that the state hasn’t replaced
Caseworkers and foster care providers often get incomplete and inaccurate information about foster kids in their care because of the state child welfare agency’s archaic technology system.
Caseworkers and foster care providers often get incomplete and inaccurate information about foster kids in their care because of the state child welfare agency’s archaic technology system.