Texas Senate passes $1 billion school choice bill
From the Senate, the bill will head to the House.
Gov. Abbott to meet with President Trump to discuss border security
Abbott is set to discuss border security with President Trump Wednesday afternoon, the White House announced early Wednesday morning.
Gov. Abbott says he remains "very confident" school choice will pass this year
On Wednesday, the Senate is widely expected to pass its version of a school choice bill.
Abbott: Trump uses tariffs as leverage to boost border security
Texas is the largest exporting state in the U.S., and business owners are concerned.
Abbott explains the Texas National Guard's new role on immigration
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott explained why he agreed when the Trump administration asked Texas to join their new plan.
Abbott calls for property tax relief, teacher pay raises, school choice
Before 1,100 attendees at the Arnold Oil Company in Austin, the governor announced seven of his top priorities
Gov. Abbott proposes 7 emergency items in 2025 State of the State address
One of Abbott's biggest priorities is funding his school choice program.
Texas deploys new actions to help Trump secure the border
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told CBS News Texas the state will do whatever it takes to secure the southern border. His comments follow a number of Executive Orders issued by Governor Greg Abbott for state agencies to cooperate with the Trump administration.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas is "determined" to secure the border
In an interview with CBS News Texas, Congressman Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth criticized President Trump's actions.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Texas Senate to pass bill for private school tuition
A fiscal note for SB 2 from the Texas Senate said the legislation would allow about 35,000 students to attend private school in 2027.
Gov. Abbott deploys hundreds more troops to Texas-Mexico border
More than 400 additional Texas National Guard troops arrived at the Texas-Mexico border Monday.
Texas-Mexico border already seeing big changes after Trump's executive orders
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Texas Republicans in Congress back Abbott's request to reimburse money spent to secure border
"The federal government has been derelict in its duty because immigration people say it's a federal issue."
Texas lawmakers propose new money for school choice, extra funding for public schools
There's also a plan to use taxpayer dollars so some students can attend private schools.
A new Texas bill would make it easier to build border wall segments
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.