What you wanted to know about Texas' property tax relief plan
Political reporter Jack Fink answers questions sent in by viewers about the property tax relief plan passed by the legislature.
Eye on Politics: Gov. Abbott on teacher raises, Paxton in court
Jack Fink breaks down the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Outcome of Paxton's impeachment trial could impact state's securities fraud case
Attorneys for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Thursday that the outcome of his upcoming impeachment trial could impact how he handles the state's securities fraud charges filed against him.
Gov. Abbott says he's 'fully committed' to teacher pay raises
The Governor said teacher pay raises may be one of the items on the agenda of the third special session he calls sometime this fall.
Texas lawmaker says more DPS troopers expressed concerns about alleged mistreatment of migrants
Last week, the allegations by a single trooper made national headlines after he complained that superiors had told officers not to give migrants water and to push them back into the Rio Grande.
Eye on Politics: Texas faces lawsuit over floating border barrier
This week: controversy about the floating barrier at the border, the latest in the Ken Paxton impeachment trial and a look at how North Texas teachers feel ahead of a new school year.
Report raises concerns that not enough Texas students are prepared for life after high school
The report said by 2036, 70% of jobs in the state will require a post-secondary credential such as a college degree or a trade certification.
North Texas educators disappointed state lawmakers haven't approved teacher pay raises
State lawmakers didn't approve a pay increase for teachers during their regular legislative session. However, they will consider doing so during a third special session this fall.
Law professor predicts Biden administration's victory in Texas border lawsuit
In its lawsuit filed in federal court Monday afternoon, the Biden administration said the state's barrier of buoys violate the Rivers and Harbors Act.
Ken Paxton, key supporter file separate challenges to upcoming impeachment trial
Paxton's legal team wants to disqualify three Democratic senators from playing an active role on the jury.
American Air CEO increases pay, other benefits in new contract offer to pilots
Days before American Airlines' 15,000 pilots were set to begin voting on their tentative agreement with the Fort Worth-based carrier, CEO Robert Isom committed to further increasing their pay and other benefits.
Eye on Politics: Lawmakers react to allegations of mistreatment of migrants
This week Jack dives into border outrage, a gag order in the impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton and Mayor Eric Johnson's property tax relief idea.
State leaders taking allegations of trooper's mistreatment of migrants seriously
State Representative Victoria Neave Criado (D-Mesquite) and other lawmakers told CBS News Texas they have been discussing holding committee hearings at the Texas Capitol after a state trooper's concerns went public that migrants are being mistreated by Texas officers along the southern border.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick discusses gag order issued in Ken Paxton's impeachment trial
"I have to protect the jury. I have to keep this a fair trial. The defendant deserves a fair trial."
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson wants to lower city portion of property tax bill
"Lowering the tax rate is not enough."