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This week on Eye on Politics: The Texas House rejects education savings accounts, sparking discussions on increased funding for public schools. Texas State University will host its inaugural presidential debate and Governor Abbott endorses Donald Trump for the White House, gaining support from multiple Republican lawmakers.
A third congressional district seat in North Texas will open up next year. We go one-on-one with Sen. John Cornyn about federal government funding, the Israel-Hamas war and border security. And the Texas House is set to decide whether to pass a school choice, or school voucher, bill -- but will rural Republicans change their minds and approve it this time? Jack covers these stories and more in this week's edition of Eye on Politics (original air date: Nov. 16).
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
In this week's Eye on Politics: Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 23, with property tax relief and billions of dollars in school bonds across North Texas on the ballot. Border security bills are making their way through the state legislature during this special session, but taxpayer subsidies for students to attend private school aren't moving yet in the House. Former President George W. Bush denounces Hamas and reaction to the Isreal war from students at one college.
North Texans united to support the Jewish community after the deadly Hamas attacks. Jack speaks one-on-one with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz about the war in Israel. Attorney General Ken Paxton endorsed candidates challenging Republicans who voted to impeach him. The animosity between Texas Republican legislative leaders intensifies after a report a conservative activist met with an avowed Nazi sympathizer and antisemite -- all this as the third special session gets underway at the Capitol. Read the story here
This week on Eye on Politics, the state lawmakers prepare to meet next week in their third special legislative session this year to tackle school choice and potentially teacher raises. CBS News Texas Reporter Ken Molestina discusses his trip to El Paso and the recent uptick in migrants crossing into Texas. Also, Republican Congressman Keith Self of McKinney and Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett about the fall of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and what's next. Read the story here
In this episode of Eye on Politics, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is facing calls to resign after he announced he's becoming a Republican. Some of Attorney General Ken Paxton's former top deputies say they'll keep pursuing their whistleblower lawsuit against the state. And a judge has declared the state's new law limiting drag shows unconstitutional.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick pushed back against educators and Democrats who've criticized state lawmakers for short-changing public schools.
"My experience and my knowledge is that we aren't even close to having 15 votes or 16 votes for casinos."
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
What are the political issues surrounding the new abortion laws?
Decades before the Pilgrims had their famous Thanksgiving dinner, people in Texas were giving thanks.
How many times has our federal government shut down? The short answer is 10. But not all government shutdowns are created equal.
The separation of powers is one way our government stays balanced. To understand it a little better, let's look at it like a football game.
Texas lawmakers meet every two years for 140 days. But if they have unfinished work, the governor can call what's known as a special session.
Right now, state lawmakers are focusing on whether taxpayer money should be used to send students to private schools. But have you ever wondered how Texas public schools are funded?
In a sit-down interview with political reporter Jack Fink, Lt. Gov Dan Patrick had plenty to say about House Speaker Dade Phelan, casino gambling in Texas, school choice/vouchers, teacher pay raises & a potential 5th special session.
Jack Fink speaks with David Donatti, an attorney for the ACLU, about the organization's planned lawsuit against new Texas border legislation that Gov. Abbott is expected to sign. The bill creates state criminal penalties for illegally crossing the Southern border.
In a one-on-one with Jack Fink, Rep. Victoria Neave Criado, a Democrat from Mesquite, talks about why she believes some of the border bills that passed the legislature are "extreme" and "unconstitutional".
Republican and former Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams said Republicans should not give up their fight for their policy, but said it needs to be rethought.
Jack Fink discusses school choice with Texas Sen. Royce West, along with teacher pay raises and funding for schools.
Jack Fink interviews Republican Texas Rep. Justin Holland about why he opposes taxpayer-financed education savings accounts.
Jack Fink interview with Republican N. Texas Congressman Michael Burgess about his decision not to run for re-election.
Jack Fink sat down with Sen. John Cornyn to discuss the federal government running out of money, the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine funding and border security.
Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) talks about border security bills legislators look to pass in the fourth special session.
Regina Montoya, the co-chair of the Presidente Council, Biden-Harris Campaign talks about the the recent polls showing Biden trails Trump and the 2024 election.
Jack Fink speaks with state Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Waxahachie) about a new law protects employees from private business mandated COVID vaccines. They also discuss the chances of school choice passing during the next special session.
The congressman and candidate for Senate explains why he's challenging Ted Cruz. He also speaks with Jack Fink about the Israel-Hamas war and the border.
Jack Fink sits down with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. to discuss the new Speaker of the House, funding the federal government, and the Israel-Hamas war.
Jack Fink sits down with U.S. Rep Jake Ellzey to talk about the new Speaker of the House, the looming government funding deadline, Israel, Ukraine and border security.
Jack Fink sits down with Texas Representative Matt Shaheen to discuss border security bills and many other school-related issues.
Republican State Representative David Spiller of Jacksboro is among the members of the Texas House Appropriations Committee who voted to spend an additional $1.5 billion dollars for the state to expand its border wall.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink speaks with Austin-area state Rep. James Talarico about the Democratic school funding proposal and the special session.
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.
Jack Fink talks one on one with Democratic Representative Marc Veasey of Fort Worth on the latest out of Israel.
As the special session of the Texas Legislature gets underway, Jack FInk speaks with Democratic State Sen. Nathan Johnson of Dallas about proposals for school choice, and other agenda items
Sen. Brandon Creighton discusses the upcoming special session on school choice, funding, teacher raises, security, etc.
TX Rep. Brian Harrison discusses the upcoming special session agenda.
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett reacts to historic vote to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Democratic State Representative Rhetta Bowers of Garland speaks with Jack Fink on the governor's push to approve taxpayer-funded education savings accounts.
A survivor of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel met with supporters in North Texas Monday, sharing his personal story of evacuating a wounded brother from a community just miles from Gaza.
The date for oral arguments in the conviction appeal of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean is set for Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Newly-released body and security camera video shows the dramatic moments when a man opened fire on Tarrant County Sheriff's Office deputy Brent Brown.
A house exploded in Arlington, Virginia, as police tried to execute a search warrant following reports of a suspect firing a flare gun.
The company launched an investigation in October after a "threat actor" claimed to have access to 23andMe users' personal information.
Santiago Ramirez, 26, of Dallas faces up to 30 years in prison on multiple gun trafficking charges.
Every year, more than 3 million Americans are rushed to a hospital by an ambulance. For many, this unexpected ride can cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, out of pocket.
Nearly 20 months has passed since a North Texas girl disappeared from a Mavericks game, only to be found days later with sex traffickers.
The popularity of solar panels is exploding. But with popularity comes the potential for abuse.
When the statements arrived with a red-outlined "Pay This Amount" listed on a payment coupon, Tarrant County homeowners couldn't make sense of what appeared to be a bill.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick pushed back against educators and Democrats who've criticized state lawmakers for short-changing public schools.
Sen. John Fetterman has been urging New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez — who has been accused by the government of conspiring to act as an agent for Egypt — to resign.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum had struggled with name recognition and did not qualify for the third GOP debate last month.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Other labor organizations have shared their support for a cease-fire in the war-torn region.
To prepare for Cyber Monday, the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Grapevine hired an additional 800 employees to handle the influx of packages coming in and out of the facility.
The days of chaotic lines, doorbuster sales, and the mad rush for discounts inside stores seem to be fading as more people shop online.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! If you're hosting dinner this year, get ready for a rise in prices.
At one of the largest Amazon delivery hubs, associates and drivers are hitting the ground bright and early for Amazon Prime Day.
PRIME faces scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
A highly-mutated descendant called JN.1 could be to blame.
More than a third of counties in the U.S. don't have a hospital or birth center that offers obstetric care or any obstetric health care providers, one report says.
One family said their son had eaten the pouches up to six times a day.
"They said I would probably have six more months or a year left to live, and they say I'm doing much better than I was before," 15-year-old Jayden Simmons said. "So, I don't think that's the right prediction there."
The days of chaotic lines, doorbuster sales, and the mad rush for discounts inside stores seem to be fading as more people shop online.
The federal government may be preparing to penalize Southwest Airlines for thousands of flight cancellations that affected more than 2 million travelers last December.
American Airlines is reporting a $545 million loss for the third quarter due to higher labor costs.
Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries.
The changes begin next month.
The third-seeded Longhorns (12-1) are in the CFP for the first time.
Carolyn Price, or as Cowboys Nation knows her, Ms. Price, can enjoy every game like there's no tomorrow. This week, she turned 80 years young.
Nazem Kadri scored at 1:01 of overtime to give the Calgary Flames a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.
Dallas extended its home winning streak to 14 games, with NFC East-leading Philadelphia (10-1) visiting next on Dec. 10.
Police say Miller got into a verbal argument with a pregnant woman that escalated to assault.
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.
In 1969 a rose-embroidered, rhinestone-accented suit owned by Chris Ethridge, of The Flying Burrito Brothers, was stolen from a station wagon; after more than 50 years, Ethridge's daughter found it for sale at auction.
At first glance, it looks like some type of invasion launched from North Texas.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
A house exploded in Arlington, Virginia, as police tried to execute a search warrant following reports of a suspect firing a flare gun.
Gorgeous weather continues to shine down on North Texas this week. So, get out there and enjoy it!
North Texas, accustomed to scorching temperatures, witnessed its third-hottest summer and fourth-warmest fall, with a record-breaking 21 consecutive days of 100°F or higher.
A survivor of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel met with supporters in North Texas Monday, sharing his personal story of evacuating a wounded brother from a community just miles from Gaza.
Newly-released body and security camera video shows the dramatic moments when a man opened fire on Tarrant County Sheriff's Office deputy Brent Brown.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!
