Tom Abrahams
He is the evening weekend news anchor and is the host of This Week in Texas, ABC13's political program.
His award-winning reports include three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, a National Headliner, and an Emmy.
In his spare time, he is an author and has penned more than 40 novels. He is married with two children and is a proud graduate of the University of Florida.
Tom's Stories
Texas moves closer to banning THC with Lt. Gov. Patrick pushing full ban, vowing no compromise
Those for the ban included law enforcement and healthcare professionals. Those against it said the ban would hurt their businesses and impact people who depend on THC to help with physical and mental pain.
This Week in Texas: Housing affordability, taxes, and CD18
In 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.
Senator Cornyn visits Houston to promote Tax Cut and Jobs Act amid economic uncertainty
ABC13 asked U.S. Sen. John Cornyn how President Donald Trump's tariffs impact small Houston businesses as inflation pecks away at profits in an uncertain economic climate.
Texas House committee holds hearing on school choice bill as becomes top legislative priority
Governor Greg Abbott has named the issue an emergency item and listed it atop his legislative priorities. In Tuesday's House Education Committee hearing, the passion for and against the measure was obvious.
Texas lawmakers push for solutions as soaring housing costs fuel statewide crisis
Policy experts say housing affordability in Texas is nearing a crisis. According to the Texas Comptroller, 320,000 housing units are needed to accommodate the current population and anticipated growth.
This Week in Texas at the Capitol: Speaker Burrows, key senators, and first-term lawmaker speak out
It's an episode under the dome-- This Week in Texas. ABC13 talks to Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows and breaks down the session's key issues with state senators.
Texas lawmakers debate education funding and school choice
Texas lawmakers have begun the process of dealing with two enormous issues: funding and school choice.
Deadline for state lawmakers to file new bills this session is March 14
"The House is at work," Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows told ABC13's Tom Abrahams during a one-on-one conversation as the filing deadline for legislation nears the Capitol.
This Week in Texas rides with Border Patrol and goes 1-on-1 with Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo
In an all-new episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 takes you for a ride along the southern border, and we're there as immigration enforcement hits a community in southeast Texas.
ABC13 has 1-on-1 with new Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin
During his stop in Houston this week, the new chair of the Democratic National Committee sat down with ABC13 to talk about his approach to the new job.