Texas House to consider 3 border security bills Wednesday
On Wednesday, the Texas House will consider three border security bills, including legislation that would spend $1.5 billion for the state to expand its border wall.
Prosper ISD voters consider $2.8 billion bond measure to keep up with "hypersonic growth"
It is all part of the Nov. 7 election, and Monday marked the first day of early voting.
State rep. files bill to boost school funding & create taxpayer-funded education savings accounts
For years, the legislative math in the Texas House has kept bills from passing that would provide taxpayer-financed education savings accounts.
Eye on Politics: Future of school choice legislation in Texas remains uncertain
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Democrats in Texas House unveil bill to boost public school funding & teacher salaries
Democratic lawmakers in the Texas House have filed a bill that would give a big boost to public school funding and teacher salaries.
Gov. Abbott says staff is working closely with House Republicans on school choice bill deal
It is a deal that's never been reached in the House, where rural Republicans have repeatedly joined Democrats over the years to reject a bill.
State lawmakers considering stiffer penalties against smuggling, illegal entry into Texas
Texas lawmakers are considering cracking down further on illegal immigration.
Sen. Cruz says he's worried about feud between Lt. Gov. Patrick and House Speaker Phelan
"Listen, I'm very worried about it," he said. "The lieutenant governor and speaker of the House are in open warfare and that's not good for Texas."
Eye on Politics: North Texas shows support for Jewish community following attack on Israel
Jack Fink breaks down the week's biggest political headlines in a new episode of Eye on Politics.
One on One: Senator Ted Cruz
Jack Fink talks one on one with Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz on the latest out of Israel. They also discuss Cruz running for re-election and Senate Bill 1.
Sen. Cruz, Congressman Veasey say Israel needs time to eradicate Hamas
Since Saturday, United States Senator Ted Cruz has condemned the Hamas terror attacks on Israel.
Attorney General Ken Paxton endorses challengers to Republican state representatives who voted to impeach him
At the Collin County Republican Party meeting Monday night, supporters gave Attorney General Ken Paxton a hero's welcome weeks after he was acquitted by the Texas Senate of impeachment articles.
Texas Speaker Phelan condemns Conservative leader's meeting with antisemite & Nazi supporter
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan sharply criticized a conservative group whose leader reportedly met with an avowed antisemite and Nazi sympathizer who has denied the Holocaust.
School choice a point of discussion as Texas' third special legislative session begins
The main topic of debate in this special session will be a bill that would allow taxpayer-funded education savings accounts to be used for some students to attend private or religious schools.
North Texans demonstrate against taxpayer funds for students to attend private schools
The rally comes days before state lawmakers begin to debate this issue during the third special legislative session called by Governor Greg Abbott, which begins 1 p.m. Monday at the Texas Capitol.