Texas power grid survived arctic blast, but some experts still concerned about its reliability
The ERCOT grid did have enough power supply throughout the frigid conditions. In the Austin area, any outages were limited and unrelated to grid conditions.
The ERCOT grid did have enough power supply throughout the frigid conditions. In the Austin area, any outages were limited and unrelated to grid conditions.
Rick Perry wants Texas to legalize online sports betting
Former Texas governor and U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry has joined the Sports Betting Alliance and says the time is right.
Former Texas governor and U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry has joined the Sports Betting Alliance and says the time is right.
Jack Cagle departs as Precinct 4 Commissioner for Harris County
Former Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle, a major voice in Harris County government for more than a decade is moving on. This after losing a tight race for re-election.
Former Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle, a major voice in Harris County government for more than a decade is moving on. This after losing a tight race for re-election.
Bills in Texas expected to go into law effective January 2023
Among the laws are changes that make amendments to the state's judicial branch of government, education codes, and the Texas Clean Air Act.
Among the laws are changes that make amendments to the state's judicial branch of government, education codes, and the Texas Clean Air Act.
Texas Government officials reveal priorities for 88th legislative session, $30 billion budget surplus
Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan have begun sharing their thoughts on how all the budget surplus should be invested.
Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan have begun sharing their thoughts on how all the budget surplus should be invested.
Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick diverge ahead of the legislative session on property taxes, power grid
The dueling approaches are coming into focus as lawmakers prepare to return to Austin for the session which begins Jan. 10.
The dueling approaches are coming into focus as lawmakers prepare to return to Austin for the session which begins Jan. 10.
Gov. Greg Abbott nominates Flower Mound state senator Jane Nelson to be secretary of state
The announcement comes one day after interim Secretary of State John Scott announced he will step down at the end of the year.
The announcement comes one day after interim Secretary of State John Scott announced he will step down at the end of the year.
John Scott, Texas’ top elections official, to step down at end of year
Gov. Abbott appointed Scott as secretary of state in Oct. 2021 and served in an interim capacity pending Senate confirmation. He is stepping down right before the legislative session when his appointment would have come up for debate.
Gov. Abbott appointed Scott as secretary of state in Oct. 2021 and served in an interim capacity pending Senate confirmation. He is stepping down right before the legislative session when his appointment would have come up for debate.
Republican Caucus backs Dade Phelan as Texas House speaker
Republican members of the Texas House endorsed Speaker Dade Phelan’s bid for reelection in a nonbinding vote on Saturday. An official vote from the entire Texas House will take place in January.
Republican members of the Texas House endorsed Speaker Dade Phelan’s bid for reelection in a nonbinding vote on Saturday. An official vote from the entire Texas House will take place in January.
Congresswoman-elect Jasmine Crockett on working with Republicans and what Democrats are doing wrong in Texas
Crockett spoke with FOX 4's Steven Dial about her hopes for her first term as a U.S. Congresswoman and the prospect of reaching across the aisle.
Crockett spoke with FOX 4's Steven Dial about her hopes for her first term as a U.S. Congresswoman and the prospect of reaching across the aisle.
Texas Lt. Governor details how state will spend $30 billion budget surplus
During a press conference Wednesday, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick revealed a list of priority investments for how the state will spend its $30 billion budget surplus.
During a press conference Wednesday, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick revealed a list of priority investments for how the state will spend its $30 billion budget surplus.
Houston FD collective bargaining, backpay issue goes before TX Supreme Court
This dispute over fair pay has been festering for half a decade. It's taken five long years but Houston firefighters finally got their day before the state's highest court.
This dispute over fair pay has been festering for half a decade. It's taken five long years but Houston firefighters finally got their day before the state's highest court.
Congressman Al Green provides update on status of Jaime Avalos retention in Mexico
Congressman Al Green hosted a press conference to provide important updates on his meeting with Avalos and efforts to bring him home.
Congressman Al Green hosted a press conference to provide important updates on his meeting with Avalos and efforts to bring him home.
TX Supreme Court says Harris County can include 2,100 late-cast ballots in certifying midterm election results
The court also told Harris County to determine whether those ballots cast during an extended hour of voting would decide the outcome of any races.
The court also told Harris County to determine whether those ballots cast during an extended hour of voting would decide the outcome of any races.
Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt talks prospect of property tax relief, $27 billion state surplus
Harris County was faced with another election integrity debacle just two months ahead of an important legislative session. Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt discusses the prospect of property tax relief and what could be done with the $27 billion state surplus.
Harris County was faced with another election integrity debacle just two months ahead of an important legislative session. Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt discusses the prospect of property tax relief and what could be done with the $27 billion state surplus.
Texas House Speaker advocates investing massive state surplus in infrastructure
The legislative session scheduled in January of next year will discuss what Texas lawmakers should do with the massive amount of budget surplus.
The legislative session scheduled in January of next year will discuss what Texas lawmakers should do with the massive amount of budget surplus.
Migrants arrive in Philadelphia: Families travel 28 hours on bus sent from Texas
A bus full of migrants sent by Texas Governor Greg Abbott arrived in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning as city officials greeted the group and provided them with supplies.
A bus full of migrants sent by Texas Governor Greg Abbott arrived in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning as city officials greeted the group and provided them with supplies.
Protesters remain livid over 2022 midterm election issues in Harris County
It's been a week since Election Day, but thousands of ballots are still being counted and tabulated in Harris County as protests continue over what some are calling a "botched" election.
It's been a week since Election Day, but thousands of ballots are still being counted and tabulated in Harris County as protests continue over what some are calling a "botched" election.
Abbott calls for investigation into Harris County's 2022 midterm elections
“Voters in Harris County deserve to know what happened,” Gov. Abbott said in part of a press release statement. "Integrity in the election process is essential. To achieve that standard, a thorough investigation is warranted."
“Voters in Harris County deserve to know what happened,” Gov. Abbott said in part of a press release statement. "Integrity in the election process is essential. To achieve that standard, a thorough investigation is warranted."
Investigation into Zuckerberg-back CTCL could show violations of state laws
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to the Center for Tech and Civil Life (CTCL) as part of an investigation to determine whether the nonprofit solicited donations under the pretext of protecting voters from Covid-19 while instead using the funds to support partisan electioneering efforts or election oversight roles normally left to state and local officials.
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to the Center for Tech and Civil Life (CTCL) as part of an investigation to determine whether the nonprofit solicited donations under the pretext of protecting voters from Covid-19 while instead using the funds to support partisan electioneering efforts or election oversight roles normally left to state and local officials.