Bond reform, tax relief added to special session agenda by Gov. Abbott
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has added two new agenda items related to property-tax relief and a constitutional amendment addressing bail changes.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has added two new agenda items related to property-tax relief and a constitutional amendment addressing bail changes.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs controversial voting legislation SB 1 into law
Senate Bill 1 tightens voting-by-mail rules, prevents local efforts to expand voting options, increases access for partisan poll watchers, and sets new rules — and possible criminal penalties — for those who assist voters in casting their ballots in Texas.
Senate Bill 1 tightens voting-by-mail rules, prevents local efforts to expand voting options, increases access for partisan poll watchers, and sets new rules — and possible criminal penalties — for those who assist voters in casting their ballots in Texas.
Houston church leaders unite against new abortion law
Reproductive Freedom Congregations is a group of churches uniting against Texas's new abortion law in support of women's right to choose. Texas Right to Life, the organization which helped draft the law is defending it as helping to prevent women from making a devastating decision.
Reproductive Freedom Congregations is a group of churches uniting against Texas's new abortion law in support of women's right to choose. Texas Right to Life, the organization which helped draft the law is defending it as helping to prevent women from making a devastating decision.
Texas doctors association says abortion ban encourages 'vigilante interference' doctor-patient relationship
The Texas Medical Association called two anti-abortion bills unconstitutional and criticized the U.S. Supreme Court for not blocking the broader law from going into effect.
The Texas Medical Association called two anti-abortion bills unconstitutional and criticized the U.S. Supreme Court for not blocking the broader law from going into effect.
Breaking down the new laws established in Texas from abortion to permitless carry
Nearly 700 laws are now in effect across the Lonestar state and several of them have sparked big reactions from both lawmakers and residents. Fox 26 spoke to our legal analyst Charlas "Big Angry" Adams about three of the laws that have gained the most attention, including the fetal heartbeat bill, permitless carry and new voting protocols. Adams is making the case that many of the changes are not as simple as they seem.
Nearly 700 laws are now in effect across the Lonestar state and several of them have sparked big reactions from both lawmakers and residents. Fox 26 spoke to our legal analyst Charlas "Big Angry" Adams about three of the laws that have gained the most attention, including the fetal heartbeat bill, permitless carry and new voting protocols. Adams is making the case that many of the changes are not as simple as they seem.
666 new Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1. Here are some that might affect you
The new laws will affect abortion access, social studies curriculum and cities that trim the budgets of law enforcement.
The new laws will affect abortion access, social studies curriculum and cities that trim the budgets of law enforcement.
New Texas law, and proposed federal legislation, could offer help to struggling small businesses.
When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, four years ago It left $125 billion in damage With that, and more disasters likely to follow, struggling small businesses to survive.
When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, four years ago It left $125 billion in damage With that, and more disasters likely to follow, struggling small businesses to survive.
Texas GOP advances voting bill after Democrats' holdout ends
The controversial voting rights bill passed the Texas House on a 79-37 mostly party-line vote, moving fast a week after Democrats ended their holdout
The controversial voting rights bill passed the Texas House on a 79-37 mostly party-line vote, moving fast a week after Democrats ended their holdout
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, TX congressional candidate Morgan Luttrell say 20-year Afghan war kept US safe from terror
The fall of Afghanistan has triggered powerful emotions among the many Americans who fought there in the battle against global terrorism.
The fall of Afghanistan has triggered powerful emotions among the many Americans who fought there in the battle against global terrorism.
After a nearly six-week exodus over GOP voting bill, enough Democrats return to Texas House to resume work
Democrat Reps. Garnet Coleman, Armando Walle and Ana Hernandez were the latest to rejoin the House on Thursday, narrowly clinching a quorum.
Democrat Reps. Garnet Coleman, Armando Walle and Ana Hernandez were the latest to rejoin the House on Thursday, narrowly clinching a quorum.
EXPLAINER: Texas Democrats and threat of arrest over holdout
Texas Democrats who fled the state a month ago still haven’t returned to the state Capitol. Who is looking for them? How many Democrats need to return? Can they be arrested? Here's what you need to know.
Texas Democrats who fled the state a month ago still haven’t returned to the state Capitol. Who is looking for them? How many Democrats need to return? Can they be arrested? Here's what you need to know.
Abbott sets special election for proposed constitutional amendments
Governor Abbott has set November 2, 2021, as the special election day for eight proposed constitutional amendments in Texas.
Governor Abbott has set November 2, 2021, as the special election day for eight proposed constitutional amendments in Texas.
Houston senator ends historic 15-hour Voting Rights' filibuster
Senator Carol Alvarado read a message from one of her constituents as she held a marathon filibuster. The Houston Democrat was on the Senate floor for 15 hours trying to block a Voting Rights' bill, but the measure passed.
Senator Carol Alvarado read a message from one of her constituents as she held a marathon filibuster. The Houston Democrat was on the Senate floor for 15 hours trying to block a Voting Rights' bill, but the measure passed.
Supreme Court halts Harris Co. Judge's order protecting Dems from arrest warrants
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on his Twitter that the Supreme Court halted Harris Co. judges' order to block the arrest of more than 40 Democrats
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on his Twitter that the Supreme Court halted Harris Co. judges' order to block the arrest of more than 40 Democrats
Harris Co. judges move to block arrest of over 40 Texas Democrats as legal fights over quorum bust continues
It’s unclear how long the orders will remain in place, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has already indicated the state plans to fight them.
It’s unclear how long the orders will remain in place, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has already indicated the state plans to fight them.
Texas senator ends 15-hour filibuster, voting bill passes
After a long 15 hours, Texas Senator Carol Alvarado ends her filibuster Thursday morning of a voting rights bill, which passed the senate vote moments later.
After a long 15 hours, Texas Senator Carol Alvarado ends her filibuster Thursday morning of a voting rights bill, which passed the senate vote moments later.
Gov. Abbott warns schools, local governments will be 'taken to court' for implementing mask mandates
With local counties and schools implementing mask mandates amid the rising COVID-19 cases, the governor took to social media to remind them of the consequences.
With local counties and schools implementing mask mandates amid the rising COVID-19 cases, the governor took to social media to remind them of the consequences.
Second special legislative session to pass GOP voting bill convenes without a quorum in the Texas House
Both chambers convened at noon for a second overtime round ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott after the first 30-day stretch ended in an impasse after House Democrats left the state to block a controversial GOP elections bill.
Both chambers convened at noon for a second overtime round ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott after the first 30-day stretch ended in an impasse after House Democrats left the state to block a controversial GOP elections bill.
EXPLAINER: Texas' voting rights for previously convicted felons
With voter fraud becoming one of the largest buzzwords among debates with lawmakers and a Houston resident making headlines for allegedly voting illegally as a previously convicted felon, FOX 26 consulted experts to learn more.
With voter fraud becoming one of the largest buzzwords among debates with lawmakers and a Houston resident making headlines for allegedly voting illegally as a previously convicted felon, FOX 26 consulted experts to learn more.
Voters with disabilities weigh in on voting legislation
Voters with disabilities say proposed voting legislation will make casting a ballot harder for those with physical and mental challenges.
Voters with disabilities say proposed voting legislation will make casting a ballot harder for those with physical and mental challenges.