Chris Fox

Austin, Texas

Austin Bureau Chief at KRLD-AM (Dallas, TX)

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Gov. Abbott signs tax relief bill during North Texas visit

1 week ago | audacy.com | Chris Fox

Governor Greg Abbott was in Denton, Texas Monday. He was surrounded by republican lawmakers signing property tax relief legislation into law. The legislation was Senate Bill 4, raising the Homestead Exemption from $100-thousand dollars to $140-thousand. "For the first $140,000 of valuation of your home, it will not be subject to the school district property taxes," Abbott said.
Texas THC ban now likely with House vote

1 month ago | audacy.com | Chris Fox

It appears that it's no longer a question of if the consumable hemp industry will be shut down in Texas, but when. Texas House Republicans voted to shut down an industry that's been generating $5.5 billion dollars in annual sales. State Senator Charles Perry authored it. "Illegally, high-potency synthetic THC products have flooded the marketplace reaching kids," Perry said. Democratic State Rep James Talerico's argument wasn't enough to sway the vote.
State lawmakers pass bill to improve law enforcement response to school shootings

1 month ago | audacy.com | Chris Fox

Just days before the third anniversary of the school shooting in Uvalde, State Lawmakers sent Governor Greg Abbott a bill to improve law enforcement's response to school shootings. House Bill 33 is called the Uvalde Strong Act. Authored by State Rep Don McLaughlin, the former Mayor of Uvalde on that day. "It was chaos everywhere, leadership was nowhere to be found, agencies deflected blame instead of stepping up," McLaughlin said.
House committee considers bill that would require Ten Commandments to be posted in Texas classrooms

1 month ago | audacy.com | Chris Fox

A Texas House committee on Wednesday began considering a bill that would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, reigniting a debate over the role of religion in public education. Senate Bill 10, a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R), failed to pass the House in the last legislative session. Its hearing before the House Public Education Committee marks a significant step forward for the controversial measure this year.
Texas Lottery Commission bans third-party online couriers

1 month ago | audacy.com | Chris Fox

Buying Lotto Texas tickets online is no longer allowed following a decision by the Texas Lottery Commission to ban the use of third-party lottery couriers. The commission voted Tuesday to adopt a new rule prohibiting the services, which buy lottery tickets on behalf of customers and resell them online, often in bulk. One such service, Lotto.com, has filed a lawsuit against the commission in an attempt to continue operations in the state. Lt. Gov.
Abbott urges Texas House to act on bail reform measures

2 months ago | audacy.com | Chris Fox

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is intensifying pressure on the state House to pass bail reform legislation, the only emergency item on his agenda this session, which he says is crucial to saving lives. The push follows the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston last June. Authorities say she was killed by two undocumented Venezuelan nationals, prompting Abbott to call for immediate changes to the state's bail policies.
Texas House to take up school choice bill, Abbott's top priority

2 months ago | audacy.com | Chris Fox

School choice has been a top priority for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) since 2023. On Wednesday, the Texas House prepares to take up Senate Bill 2, which would provide parents with taxpayer money to spend on private education. Seventy-six House members signed on as sponsors, just enough to pass the measure, and supporters believe Tuesday could mark a turning point. Abbott has championed the plan as a way to increase parental choice in education.
Bill that would pay student-athletes gets preliminary approval in Texas House

2 months ago | audacy.com | Chris Fox

A bill that would give Texas colleges and universities the ability to directly pay student-athletes through NIL deals received preliminary approval in the Texas House on Monday. House Bill 126, authored by Rep. Carl Tepper (R-Lubbock), would allow schools to bypass current NIL norms that require compensation to come from third-party entities. Supporters, including Rep.
Texas Senate to vote on bills targeting firearm restrictions, public university curriculum

2 months ago | audacy.com | Chris Fox

The Texas Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on two controversial bills - one that would legalize certain firearms and another that would restrict how public university professors teach topics related to race and gender. Senate Bill 1596 would remove short-barrel firearms from the state's list of prohibited weapons. Possessing such firearms is currently a felony unless they are properly registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Texas House passes $337B 2-year budget early Friday morning

2 months ago | audacy.com | Chris Fox

The Texas House passed a $337 billion two-year budget early Friday morning, advancing funding increases for public education, property tax relief, and border security, while once again rejecting Medicaid expansion. The measure passed just after 3 a.m., allocating $75.6 billion for public schools, $51 billion for property tax relief, and $6.5 billion for border security. "We are pouring money into public education. We are ensuring that our border is secure," said Rep. Ellen Troxclair, R-Lakeway.