Texas Senate approves property tax relief bill that includes extra payments for teachers
Texas senators unanimously passed a new property tax relief bill that also includes thousands of dollars in extra payments for teachers for two years.
Gov. Abbott calls second special session after no agreement made on property tax relief
It took the Texas Senate 33 seconds to gavel in and out Tuesday afternoon and proclaim "Sine Die," the official end of the first special session called by Governor Greg Abbott.
Eye on Politics: The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton and property tax relief
In this episode of Eye on Politics, political reporter Jack Fink covers new developments in the two major stories that have gripped the Texas Capitol for nearly one month
Should impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton still be getting paid?
There's a dispute between the Texas Attorney General's office and the Texas Comptroller's Office about whether suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton should still be getting paid.
Sen. Paxton can't vote in impeachment trial of husband, but could still make an impact
Under the rules approved by senators by a 25-3 margin Wednesday night, she can't be a juror.
Texas Senate unveils rules & procedures for impeachment trial of Ken Paxton
For the past two days, Texas senators have met privately to discuss the rules and procedures of the upcoming impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas Senate passes new property tax relief bill
At a news conference Tuesday afternoon at the Capitol, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told reporters, "The Senate just passed the largest tax cut in the history of the world."
Eye on Politics: Dallas and Arlington mayors share priorities for second terms
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink speaks with the recently reelected mayors of Dallas and Arlington, Eric Johnson and Jim Ross, about what they hope to accomplish during their second terms in office.
Eye on Politics: Federal charges against former President Trump, Nate Paul
In this episode of Eye on Politics, political reporter Jack Fink covers the federal charges filed against former President Donald Trump and the the race for the White House, which included stops in North Texas by two Republican candidates.
Republican presidential candidates visit North Texas amid growing field vying for nomination
The race for the White House came through North Texas for two Republican candidates.
Attorneys representing Ken Paxton blast impeachment, call accusations 'worthless' & 'weak'
Lawyers for impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton said he is innocent and that they don't believe he will be convicted in a trial that will soon be held in the Texas Senate.
Gov Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick clash in showdown over property tax relief
It's unusual for there to be much separation in policy between the two, but a split has occurred over what to do about property taxes.
Eye on Politics: The historic impeachment of Ken Paxton
Political reporter Jack Fink covers the two major stories unfolding at the Texas Capitol: the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton and the political showdown between the state's Republican leaders over property tax relief.
Gov. Greg Abbott pushes for his plan to cut property taxes
"We must go big; we must dream big," Abbott said. "Dream the possibility that we can eliminate property taxes in Texas. You got to dream it and then you got to do it."
Here are the 2 philosophies to reduce property taxes behind standoff between Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick
Some Texas residents think the state should be using much of its nearly $33 billion surplus to give Texans a break on their property taxes.