Tom Abrahams

2 weeks ago | abc13.com | Tom Abrahams

This Week in Texas, ABC13 sits down for a lengthy conversation about DC politics with Houston Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. "What we're seeing right now in Congress is that Congress is not doing its job," she said. "Congress is not asserting itself against a very aggressive executive branch."Republican congressman Dan Crenshaw also sits down for a one-on-one discussion about the massive cuts across the federal government.

3 weeks ago | abc13.com | Tom Abrahams

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) -- A state house committee is hearing testimony on Wednesday on a host of bills that focus on foreign adversaries and limiting or stopping their influence in Texas. The Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans' Affairs listened to hours of testimony on bills that would prevent foreign lobbyists, foreign investment, and the foreign purchase of genomic information if those foreigners are from nations the federal government views as adversarial.

3 weeks ago | abc13.com | Tom Abrahams

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Houston congresswoman told ABC13 that what's happening in Washington is abnormal. She told Eyewitness News that she hopes Congress will take action to balance the authority of the executive branch, specifically the White House and its new Department of Government Efficiency. Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher said she has no issue with cutting waste where it exists, but she believes Congress should be part of the solution and not, as she suggests, on the sidelines.

1 month ago | abc13.com | Tom Abrahams

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) -- The state is a step closer to banning THC -- the psychoactive compound found in cannabis or marijuana. Last week, the Senate passed the legislation, and now it's up to the House. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he's not willing to compromise on a total ban and said he is willing to force a special session if it comes to that. He wants THC banned in Texas and he does not mince words.

1 month ago | abc13.com | Tom Abrahams

ByTom AbrahamsSaturday, March 22, 2025 9:11PMIn an all-new episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 talks about tax cuts, cutting the government's size, and their impacts here in southeast Texas. You'll hear from Senator John Cornyn and from a policy expert in Austin who explains why Texas is on the verge of an affordable housing crisis. Plus, our political insiders give us their perspective on the race to fill the seat in the 18th congressional district. Missed an episode?