Democrats unveil maps of California's redistricting proposal

Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.

• Aug 18, 2025

Texas Democratic legislators flee state to protest GOP's redistricting plan

Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.

• Aug 4, 2025

What to know about the CBS Texas flood relief benefit show

Join CBS News Texas and Chef Tim Love for a flood relief benefit show to help Hill Country rebuild.

• Aug 3, 2025

Family of Black student suspended for hairstyle sues Texas officials

The family of Darryl George filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on Saturday against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton over his ongoing suspension by his school district for his hairstyle.

• Sep 23, 2023

Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring I.D. to view online porn

U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled a child protections bill signed by Gov. Abbott in June violates free speech rights.

• Sep 1, 2023

Most of Texas' floating barrier is in Mexico, survey finds

A joint U.S.-Mexico topographical survey found that 787 feet of the 995-feet-long buoy line set up by Texas are in Mexico.

• Aug 15, 2023

Third wave of migrants, this one including kids, transported to California

Immigrants seeking refuge in America found their way into California on Wednesday following Texas Governor Greg Abbott's move to transport them out of the state.

• Jun 14, 2023