Texas lawmakers file new bills aimed at improving school safety
Texas lawmakers have filed a variety of new bills this week that are designed to keep students and their teachers safe in school.
Governor Abbott: Texas needs new economic development program to stay competitive
Before more than 400 people at the Dallas Regional Chamber luncheon in Dallas, Governor Greg Abbott praised the state's and the region's success in attracting new jobs.
5 women, including 2 from North Texas, sue state seeking clarity on abortion ban
Five women, including two from North Texas, have filed a lawsuit against the state saying the ban on most abortions has put their lives at risk.
New bill to make it easier for authorities to conduct background checks on gun buyers under 21
A new bill in the Texas Legislature would make it easier for federal authorities to identify 18- to 20-year-olds who should not be allowed to buy a gun.
Eye on Politics: School safety discussions, push to lower Texas' sales tax
A proposal to lower the state sales tax, the results of a school safety audit and what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' visit to Texas says about his presidential ambitions.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' speeches to Texas Republicans generates 2024 presidential race interest
You could say Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is doing the political equivalent of the Texas two-step.
Dallas College certification program connects workers to skills, jobs in high demand
It's not just companies that are placing their employees in this Dallas College program to learn, but companies who are looking to recruit.
Texas school safety officials brief lawmakers about audits conducted at campuses
At the Texas Capitol Tuesday, top school safety officials told lawmakers about the results of the first random intruder detection audits conducted at schools across the state.
Committee approves bill to increase penalties for illegal voting in Texas
A new bill to stiffen penalties for illegal voting in Texas has been approved by a Senate committee and sent to the full Senate.
Bills would reduce state sales tax, exempt diapers & feminine hygiene products
A new bill would cut the state's portion of the sales tax from 6.25% to 5.75% – which could save you money on a variety of goods, including big ticket items.
Eye on Politics: Two members of Congress from North Texas visit Ukraine
Members of Congress from North Texas visited with Ukraine's president this week as Russia's war against the country turns one year old.
Rep. Keith Self discusses meeting Ukraine's president as part of congressional delegation
The congressional delegation's trip had been planned for weeks Self said, and came one day after President Joe Biden's secret visit to Ukraine and his meeting with President Zelenskyy.
Texas Attorney General's Office tells lawmakers they should fund $3.3M settlement
On Tuesday, the Texas Attorney General's Office defended its proposed settlement agreement in the whistleblower lawsuit filed against the state.
'It's very inspiring,' says Dallas shop owner about Biden's visit to her homeland of Ukraine
From her shop Ukie Style Embroidery in Dallas, Olena Jacobs said she's honored President Joe Biden decided to spend President's Day in her homeland of Ukraine.
Democratic lawmakers, Dallas ISD superintendent criticize Governor Abbott's school choice proposal
At the Texas Capitol Friday, Democratic state lawmakers gave Governor Greg Abbott's school choice proposal an "F."