Political showdown at Texas Capitol over how to lower property taxes
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick drew a political line in the sand Thursday over key differences with the House on how to lower Texans' property tax bills. "The math doesn't work."
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Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick drew a political line in the sand Thursday over key differences with the House on how to lower Texans' property tax bills. "The math doesn't work."
The Lone Star State could soon look to our neighbors to the North to save Texans money on their prescription drugs.
State representative Bryan Slaton, of Royse City, is facing calls to resign from members of his own party, amid allegations of inappropriate behavior with an intern.
Jack Fink speaks with both the Texas Republican and Texas Democratic Party chairs about what they're focused on this legislative session.
The fight against fake license plates took another step forward Wednesday in Austin, as police from across Texas gathered to show support for legislation that would get rid of paper tags altogether.
After leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to Mexico, Senator John Cornyn told CBS News Texas this week that the country's president agreed to do more to stem the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl into the U.S.
The Republican-controlled Texas Senate gave preliminary approval to a bill Tuesday that would ban transgender athletes from participating in university women's sports.
There are two competing visions to provide property owners tax relief that are advancing in the Texas House and Senate. The debate over school choice is heating up in Austin. And with two shootings at high school parking lots in North Texas, CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink speaks with the authors of key school safety bills in the House.
Texas leaders, including Governor Greg Abbott, have said for months now they want to help by using about half of the state's nearly $33 billion budget surplus.
Texas State Senators debated a controversial bill that would use taxpayer money to send some students to private schools.
Both the Texas House and Senate have proposed very different priority legislation designed to provide property owners some relief.
A shooting at Lamar High School left one student dead and another injured in Arlington on Monday. The incident comes as state lawmakers consider a variety of school safety bills at the Texas Capitol.
A new bill, considered a top priority in the Texas House, would extend Medicaid coverage for women after their pregnancies.
State Representative Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth filed a bill Friday that would abolish the Tarrant Appraisal District and instead, have it run by the Texas Comptroller's Office.
Thousands of bills have been filed for this legislative session. So how do lawmakers decide what issues to focus on first? It many cases, it starts with one person.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink breaks down a lawsuit over the state's near-total abortion ban and explains some key school safety legislation being considered in the legislature.
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.
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.
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.
Texans this year could get increased access to medical marijuana and see lower penalties for possession of the drug.
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.
A new bill to stiffen penalties for illegal voting in Texas has been approved by a Senate committee and sent to the full Senate.
State lawmakers are considering the next two-year budget and how to use the state's record budget surplus of nearly $33 billion.
He also detailed his plans to push a socially conservative agenda that would ban certain books in schools, restrict transgender student-athlete participation in collegiate sports, and end gender-transition treatment for young people.
Texas could ultimately be home to seven casino destination resorts, including two in the Dallas-Fort Worth area under new legislation filed by State Representative Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth.
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
ICE has granted a $16.7 million no-bid contract for 6,000 gloves that can deliver electric shocks, a new use-of-force tool that the agency claims will help officers control resisting detainees.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
The Republican Party is bringing a national midterm convention to Dallas in September as it looks to rally voters and maintain control of Congress in November.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
U.S. District Judge David Hittner originally ruled the law was unconstitutional in September 2023.
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
Surveillance and cellphone video captured violent winds, flying debris, and a wall collapse as the storm moved through North Texas.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Sam Howell led a fourth-quarter comeback, but New Orleans won on Daniel Carlson's late 53-yard field goal.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
The collision occurred about 6:40 p.m. near Jim Miller Road and C.F. Hawn Freeway.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
North Texas Republicans discuss their excitement and expectations for first RNC Midterm convention to be held in Dallas. Among the group that spoke with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink were Jennifer Stoddard Hoydu, former chair of the Dallas County Republican Party, conservative activist Sanjay Narayan and Isaac Laster, the chairman of the Young Republicans of Texas. The group discussed how the midterm convention could help revitalize voters as a whole.
Jim Henson, the director of the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin, discusses new poll results. He talks about the Senate race between AG Ken Paxton and James Talarico. The poll also provided new insights into public opinion on data centers in Texas.
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa discusses the new poll from the Texas Politics Project that shows her within 5 percentage points of incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott. She talks about how she plans to attract the undecided voters. She also discusses her stance and vision for data centers and property taxes.
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Romo was cited with passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, court records show.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
