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This week on Eye on Politics, money and meat. The Texas Comptroller sits down for a conversation on the state's economic issues ahead of his departure from his role. State lawmakers discuss the potential long-term affects school choice could have on taxpayers. Beef between Texas and New York over the name for a popular cut of meat.
New bills filed at the Texas Legislature would end the practice of changing your clocks. State lawmakers react to President Trump's address to Congress, while a Texas Democrat is censured after disrupting the speech.
Why are hundreds of millions of perfectly good eggs going to waste? The state Senate outlaws selling lottery tickets by phone or online after a controversial $83 million jackpot is awarded and now under criminal investigation. Republican and Democratic members of Congress from North Texas debate the DOGE and the Trump agenda.
President Trump and the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have increased their efforts to slash federal spending. Employees have lost their jobs as part of mass firings in federal agencies.
CBS News Texas traveled to the nation's Capital where Gov. Greg Abbott met with members of the Texas Congressional delegation and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. We spoke with multiple members of Congress, including Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Republicans support the governor's request for reimbursement, but Democrats in Congress we spoke with sharply oppose it. (Original air date: February 16, 2025.)
Education advocates argue that Texas schools need even more funding to keep up with inflation and rising costs.
The Texas House proposed a competing resolution to the Texas Senate, which has proposed renaming the "New York Strip" as the "Texas Strip" and proclaiming that cut of meat as the official steak of Texas.
Comptroller Glenn Hegar will step down in the coming months to become chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.
During a recent speech before Congress, the president said tariffs would “cause a little disturbance,” and told reporters Tuesday that the market selloff does not “concern” him and that he “doesn’t see” a recession.
Bills for permanent saving and standard time have been introduced in several states, including Texas.
Since 1992, the Texas Lottery has generated more than $40 billion in revenue for the state, which includes education and veterans' services.
The political and legal stakes are being raised over what to call a popular cut of steak in the Lone Star State.
Texas lawmakers against school choice focus on the potential long term costs passing the program could have on taxpayers. A Republican state representative clarifies that, "None of the funding for the ESA program comes from dollars allocated to public education."
Before he departs Austin, Hegar sat down with Jack Fink to speak about some of the top economic issues facing the state.
This week on Eye on Politics, money and meat. The Texas Comptroller sits down for a conversation on the state's economic issues ahead of his departure from his role. State lawmakers discuss the potential long-term affects school choice could have on taxpayers. Beef between Texas and New York over the name for a popular cut of meat.
Bob Popinski, Sr. Director of Policy at Raise Your Hand Texas, and Jack Fink discuss the proposed public funding increases for public schools. Popinski also tells Jack why he opposes the proposed $1 billion for education savings accounts in Texas. "Every state that has a voucher program that has expanded per student funding in public schools has gone down and that's a problem," said Popinski.
Texas Rep. Brad Buckley of Salado (R), tells Jack Fink about his support for taxpayer-funded education savings accounts. He told Jack that lawmakers would still have to decide how much more money they would want to spend for the program after the first year. As chairman of the Texas House Public Education Committee, he also talks about his support for increased funding for public schools.
Before Texas comptroller Glenn Hegar departs Austin for the position of chancellor at Texas A&M University in College Station, he sat down for a conversation with Jack Fink to speak about some of the top economic issues facing the state. Hegar discussed property tax relief, affordable housing, and the state's budget surplus.
Amid the tariffs and trade war, European Union Ambassador to the United States, Jovita Neliupsiene, discusses trade between the European Union and Texas. She also discusses a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia and now the EU is helping Ukraine.
Democratic Texas Rep. John Bryant of Dallas discusses why he opposes taxpayer funded education savings accounts. He also tells Jack Fink why he believes public schools are underfunded.
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams of Texas discussed President Trump's speech, tariffs, tax cuts and border security.
Texas state senator Mayes Middleton wants to end the requirement of changing clocks twice a year.
Texas Speaker Dustin Burrows discusses his support for school choice, billions of dollars in new public school funding and property tax relief. Burrows also addresses the current Measles outbreak in Texas.
Jack Fink sits down with Dr. Ashley Peterson, Sr. Vice President of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs with the National Chicken Council. She says that a proposal could help alleviate some of the shortage and inflation issues caused by the avian flu. "Before 2009, we were selling almost 400 million eggs a year into the market, but after the Food and Drug Administration finalized a rule, we were not allowed to do that any longer," said Peterson.
Congresswoman Julie Johnson doesn't agree with the "sledgehammer" approach DOGE and the Trump administration have implemented. "They're doing it in the face of what Congress has previously appropriated and just cutting budgets, cutting things that through the legislative process and the hearing process Congress has determined is an appropriate use of Federal funds."
Congressman Pat Fallon believes DOGE has had a "good rate of return" in the five weeks of the administration. "The Federal workforce has grown over time to far larger than it actually needs to be."
In a one-on-one interview with Jack Fink, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins discusses how she's planning to reduce avian flu and lower egg prices during her recent visit to East Texas. They also discuss the mass firings by the Trump administration.
The USDA warns egg prices could rise another 41% this year.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink's full interview with Republican Congressman Brandon Gill of Flower Mound. They discuss the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and efforts to slash the federal budget.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink's full interview with Democratic State Representative Mihaela Plesa. They discuss school choice, teacher pay raises, and Congress reimbursing Texas for border security.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was at the Capitol this week, asking White House leaders to reimburse the State of Texas for border security spending. "This isn't so much about reimbursing the state of Texas," Abbott told Jack. "This is paying for the purchase and the price for real estate and real estate improvements that Texas provided that would be permanent structures that will exist for the future of the United States."
Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales' district in San Antonio includes 800 miles of the Texas- Mexico border. He tells Jack Fink the reimbursement is "long overdue".
Senator John Cornyn tells Jack Fink his reasons why Texas should be reimbursed by Congress for securing the border. He also discusses concerns over inflation.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey rejects Governor Abbott's request for Congress to reimburse the state for money spent to secure the border. He tells Jack Fink, "Why in the world would they want to reimburse someone that's spent all of this money and has been virtually ineffective at doing anything."
U.S. Rep. Craig Goldman tells Jack Fink why he believes, Congress should reimburse Texas taxpayers for money spent to prevent illegal immigration. "We have every right to ask for that money back from the federal government," said Goldman, "I feel certain that we're gonna get it."
Gambling is currently illegal in Texas, meaning lawmakers would need to change state law before voters could weigh in on a constitutional amendment to legalize it.
In March of 2024, a head-on collision killed young Molly Mullens and a driver, while severely injuring her parents and brothers.
The vigil drew family, friends, and classmates, all mourning the sudden loss of Lakeview Centennial High School freshman Daisy Paredes.
Robert Morris resigned from Gateway Church in 2024 after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her in the 1980s.
Education advocates argue that Texas schools need even more funding to keep up with inflation and rising costs.
As Texas' measles outbreak grows, many North Texas doctors fear this is just the beginning, thanks to the increased vaccine hesitancy.
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
Three staff members spoke on the condition of anonymity to share messages and pictures that were exchanged after a report of raw chicken.
The reunion has been nearly three years in the making.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Education advocates argue that Texas schools need even more funding to keep up with inflation and rising costs.
The Texas House proposed a competing resolution to the Texas Senate, which has proposed renaming the "New York Strip" as the "Texas Strip" and proclaiming that cut of meat as the official steak of Texas.
Trump said about 80,000 pages of documents related to JFK's assassination will be released Tuesday.
Comptroller Glenn Hegar will step down in the coming months to become chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's postponements come amid expected protests in response to his vote to advance a Republican measure to avert a shutdown.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
PepsiCo will acquire healthier soda brand Poppi as it strives to diversify into soda and snack offerings.
Organizers said the Expo was part of a national effort by the organization to reduce health and economic disparities.
Trader Joe's says some bottles of Gerolsteiner sparkling water may be cracked or damaged and should be discarded carefully.
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
These changes will take place May 28, right before the busy summer travel season.
President Trump's escalating trade war could impact the housing market in Texas, according to economists and industry experts.
Another retailer is relocating its headquarters to Plano.
The family that owns a parcel of land the historic building stands on agreed to donate it to the city.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
UCLA is the top overall seed in the women's NCAA March Madness tournament.
Auburn is the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, with Duke, Houston and Florida joining the Tigers on the No. 1 line in the March Madness bracket.
Mikko Rantanen tapped his heart as the video screen showed highlights of his Colorado Avalanche career, culminating with him hoisting the Stanley Cup.
Quentin Grimes scored 28 points in his first game against his former team and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Dallas Mavericks 130-125 in a matchup of injury-depleted clubs.
The Rockets' Tari Eason scored a career-high 30 points, and Jalen Green added 23 points with nine rebounds.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Fans could hardly contain themselves when rock icon Kid Rock took the stage in Fort Worth Wednesday morning.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
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