State Lawmakers Struggle Over School Financing
Texas lawmakers met behind closed doors to hammer out a new school financing law as time was running out for the 2011 legislative session.
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Texas lawmakers met behind closed doors to hammer out a new school financing law as time was running out for the 2011 legislative session.
The Texas legislature has approved a final version of a once-contentious bill requiring schools statewide to get parental permission before applying corporal punishment.
Condoleezza Rice and former President George W. Bush will appear at a conference Thursday to discuss the uprisings in the Middle East.
With five full days remaining in the legislative session, the financial crisis in the classroom may be going from bad to worse.
Lady Bird Johnson's personal insight into the pre-presidential years is revealed in a large collection of oral histories the LBJ Library has released as part of its 40th anniversary celebration this week.
Governor Rick Perry celebrated the passage of a law that requires doctors to conduct a sonogram before performing an abortion with a formal signing ceremony.
Conservatives did their best to tack obscure anti-abortion measures onto unrelated legislation. Liberals countered with clumsy delay tactics.
The measure was to relieve the state of about $2 billion in obligations to public school districts. But the bill violated rules and was killed.
Texas would need parental permission to store the parents' newborn's blood sample for possible research use under legislation approved by the Texas Senate.
Texas lawmakers have approved legislation to require schools to adopt anti-bullying policies and improve prevention methods.
The Texas Senate on Monday approved a measure that would impose new regulations, fees and licensing requirements on commercial dog and cat breeders.
The Texas House formalized a landowner's full ownership of any groundwater below their land.
A bill to clean up campaign financial disclosure laws and keep Texas lawmakers from double-dipping spending practices stepped closer to becoming law.
Legislation requiring payday loan providers to post interest rates, fees and terms of service took another step forward in the Texas Legislature.
Despite barely two dozen positive tests in three years, Texas is likely to keep its high school steroids testing program.
The RNC's Midterm Convention brings President Trump, visitors, road closures, heightened security and protests to Dallas.
Authorities said the child was hospitalized with dehydration after remaining aboard the hot bus for nearly two hours.
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
The RNC's Midterm Convention brings President Trump, visitors, road closures, heightened security and protests to Dallas.
Authorities said the child was hospitalized with dehydration after remaining aboard the hot bus for nearly two hours.
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
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.
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
Crews are adding the final touches to Victory Plaza outside the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
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.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
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.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the U.S. win its 33rd in a row in the tournament.
Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will miss at least the first month of the season because of a left thumb injury that needs surgery.
After falling short in the fourth round of the Texas UIL high school football playoffs last season, North Crowley returned to the field with expectations higher than ever.
Jackie Young scored 10 points to lead the struggling offense in the 55-52 win on Sunday.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
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.
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.
