Republican Dustin Burrows elected Speaker of the Texas House after bruising battle
During the next 140 days, Burrows will lead the House in developing and approving a state budget in conjunction with the Senator.
Rep. Dustin Burrows elected as Texas House Speaker
The speaker assigns committee chairmanships and can push for a bill's passage or kill it.
Texas has nearly $24 billion surplus & projected to have over $28 billion in rainy day fund
Over the next 140 days, lawmakers will have to develop and approve their spending blueprint.
Texas lawmakers to consider additional property tax relief amid projected surplus in 2025 session
The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Tuesday and as part of passing a budget, lawmakers will consider what to do with the projected $20 billion surplus.
Paxton issues warning to Texas House Republicans in bitter Speaker battle
A number of House Republicans from around North Texas joined Paxton in backing David Cook.
Border security, taxes, and public education are topics Texas faces in 2025
Jasper Scherer, Politics Reporter at the Texas Tribune and Brad Johnson, Senior Reporter at The Texan speak with Jack Fink on the issues that Texas will be facing in 2025.
Jimmy Carter known as last presidential candidate to win Texas as a Democrat
Carter is the last Democratic nominee to win the state of Texas in the general election.
Congresswoman Kay Granger's prolonged absence, missed votes prompt reaction
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Dramatic changes could soon arrive at Dallas Love Field
Airport planners at the city-owned airport are looking at four main proposals and may select a combination of ideas from each of them.
Technology, storms delay hundreds of flights and their passengers on Christmas Eve
The storms that blew into North Texas on Christmas Eve challenged airline passengers at DFW International Airport.
Texas Republicans praise U.S. Rep. Granger's service but differ over how she disclosed health issues
Her announcement followed a report by a conservative publication that said she had missed votes since late July.
Rep. Kay Granger confirms health challenges this year
Granger released a statement after a Dallas news site reported that she was living in a memory care facility.
Leadership changes across Texas, from city managers to the state capitol
It's the time for transitions across Texas as leadership changes take effect before the new term.
Texas Republicans say they have a "real" obligation to deliver campaign promises
Starting January 20th, Republicans will have the trifecta in the nation's capital. Jack speaks with Senator Ted Cruz, Congressman-elect Brandon Gill and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson in this episode of Eye on Politics.
Dallas mayor says he's not worried about passed HERO propositions: "I think they're workable."
The mayor is set to deliver his State of the City address Thursday at City Hall.