For the first time in more than 40 years, media were not allowed to witness a Texas execution
On Wednesday, the state executed Quintin Jones, 41, for the Tarrant County murder of his great-aunt in 1999.
On Wednesday, the state executed Quintin Jones, 41, for the Tarrant County murder of his great-aunt in 1999.
Gov. Abbott announces $2.5 billion in food benefits for Texas families in need
With the COVID-19 pandemic still a threat to the U.S. and Texas, Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday more help is on the way for families in need.
With the COVID-19 pandemic still a threat to the U.S. and Texas, Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday more help is on the way for families in need.
Federal unemployment benefits cut in the State of Texas
In a move to help employers find employees, Gov. Abbott has pulled federal benefits that allowed people to get paid more money than many employers are offering.
In a move to help employers find employees, Gov. Abbott has pulled federal benefits that allowed people to get paid more money than many employers are offering.
After sweltering temperatures killed Texas prisoners, lawmakers vote to install air conditioning
The bill approved by the House aims to cool all of Texas’ prisons before 2029. But even if it is signed into law, the lockups will only be air conditioned if lawmakers provide funds for installation.
The bill approved by the House aims to cool all of Texas’ prisons before 2029. But even if it is signed into law, the lockups will only be air conditioned if lawmakers provide funds for installation.
Lawsuit accuses Biden administration of threatening Texas' health care funding
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit, filed Friday, argues that the Trump-era extension of the federal 1115 Medicaid funding waiver was lawful and that overturning it was a political move.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit, filed Friday, argues that the Trump-era extension of the federal 1115 Medicaid funding waiver was lawful and that overturning it was a political move.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy loses bid to replace Liz Cheney as third-ranking House Republican
Roy announced Thursday that he was seeking the post but was quickly denounced by former President Donald Trump.
Roy announced Thursday that he was seeking the post but was quickly denounced by former President Donald Trump.
Bill allowing permitless carrying of handguns will get hashed out behind closed doors
House Bill 1927 would nix the requirement for Texas residents to obtain a license to carry handguns if they’re not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a gun.
House Bill 1927 would nix the requirement for Texas residents to obtain a license to carry handguns if they’re not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a gun.
Bill that would ban abortion at six weeks heads to governor's desk to become Texas law
Gov. Greg Abbott has said he intends to sign the abortion bill into law.
Gov. Greg Abbott has said he intends to sign the abortion bill into law.
Pete Buttigieg promises $2 trillion bill will help winterize Texas energy
FOX 26 asked Buttigieg if the proposal would deliver the infrastructure needed to make the Texas Gulf Coast more storm resilient.
FOX 26 asked Buttigieg if the proposal would deliver the infrastructure needed to make the Texas Gulf Coast more storm resilient.
Scaled back version of Texas voting bill could get Democrat support
Several parts of the Texas voting bill has been stripped, but some say the bill could still hurt voter turnout.
Several parts of the Texas voting bill has been stripped, but some say the bill could still hurt voter turnout.
Texas lawmaker revives bill restricting transgender sports participation in apparent act of retaliation
The bill previously lacked the votes to advance out of House committee. After House Democrats spiked one of his bills, Rep. Harold Dutton, D-Houston, revived it.
The bill previously lacked the votes to advance out of House committee. After House Democrats spiked one of his bills, Rep. Harold Dutton, D-Houston, revived it.
Medicaid expansion for uninsured Texans had bipartisan support, but lawmakers won't pass it this session
Nothing is truly dead until the session ends. But committee chairs in both chambers have blocked bills from getting hearings, and supporters have dim hopes that Republican leaders will revive it in time.
Nothing is truly dead until the session ends. But committee chairs in both chambers have blocked bills from getting hearings, and supporters have dim hopes that Republican leaders will revive it in time.
Protesters who obstruct emergency vehicles could face felony charges under bill passed by Texas House
The bill is in response to nationwide protests against police brutality last year.
The bill is in response to nationwide protests against police brutality last year.
AG Paxton unblocks 9 Texans on Twitter after lawsuit claims he violated first amendment rights
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has unblocked nine Texans on Twitter following a lawsuit after they claim he blocked them for criticizing him or his policies.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has unblocked nine Texans on Twitter following a lawsuit after they claim he blocked them for criticizing him or his policies.
Dan Crenshaw hopeful to recover sight following emergency surgery
Congressman Dan Crenshaw tells us how he is hopeful his eyesight will recover following emergency surgery.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw tells us how he is hopeful his eyesight will recover following emergency surgery.
Legislation doesn't always happen slowly, TX House addresses sexual harassment concerns
After allegations of sexual harassment at the Capitol, Representative Senfronia Thompson put forward HB 4661, prohibiting harassment from lobbyists.
After allegations of sexual harassment at the Capitol, Representative Senfronia Thompson put forward HB 4661, prohibiting harassment from lobbyists.
Texas bill could mean charges for parents, doctors who allow kids to undergo gender affirmation surgeries
Texas lawmakers are now considering a bill that would make it a crime for parents to allow their kids to undergo a gender affirmation surgery. The bill says parents who consent to that treatment could be guilty of child abuse.
Texas lawmakers are now considering a bill that would make it a crime for parents to allow their kids to undergo a gender affirmation surgery. The bill says parents who consent to that treatment could be guilty of child abuse.
Texas lawmakers push bills that would restrict voting access
Republican lawmakers in Texas have filed more than two dozen bills aimed at restricting voting.
Republican lawmakers in Texas have filed more than two dozen bills aimed at restricting voting.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses election integrity legislation
Texas Gov. Abbott was in Houston Monday to discuss legislative efforts meant to ensure election integrity across the state.
Texas Gov. Abbott was in Houston Monday to discuss legislative efforts meant to ensure election integrity across the state.
Texas lawmakers introduce legislation intended to fix state's power-grid failure
Texas legislation is being introduced to address the state's power grid following the winter storm that occurred in mid-February.
Texas legislation is being introduced to address the state's power grid following the winter storm that occurred in mid-February.