North Texas political shuffle: Dallas GOP chair resigns, AG candidates clash, and Fort Worth eyes $8

Dallas County GOP Chair Allen West resigned Wednesday following party backlash over his shift back to countywide voting for the May runoff. In the race for Texas Attorney General, Democratic candidates Nathan Johnson and Joe Jaworski are challenging the constitutionality of state laws on school choice and the Ten Commandments. Meanwhile, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker is pushing for an $845 million bond package on the May 2 ballot to fund citywide infrastructure and public safety projects.

• Apr 19
• 20:59

GOP race for Texas attorney general, what a record $6.2 billion Dallas ISD bond is worth

The Republican runoff race for Texas' Attorney General continues to generate buzz. Plus, Dallas voters will have an opportunity to decide on a bond election by Dallas ISD valued at more than $6.2 billion, a record amount in the State of Texas.

• Apr 12
• 21:00

A closer look at school choice applications by the numbers, Dallas City Hall controversy

The Texas Comptroller's Office said it received 274,183 applications to take part in the state's new taxpayer-funded school choice program called Texas Education Freedom Accounts. State representatives discuss what they think about the statistics following the conclusion of the application process. Some Dallas city council members say they were caught off guard, others express outrage over Dallas City Hall conversations had by City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert. Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Gay Donnell Willis defended Tolbert, saying, "Our city manager is our chief executive officer."

• Apr 5
• 21:00

Will Texas ever turn blue? Democrats hold joint rallies; Cornyn works to gain support from Trump

With President Trump's approval rating underwater and the chance of scandal-plagued Attorney General Ken Paxton to be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms present their best chance to win a statewide election in years.

• Mar 29
• 20:25

Texas lawmakers discuss Iran war, DHS shutdown and SAVE America Act

Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson and Republican Rep. Brandon Gill discuss the war against Iran, the ongoing DHS shutdown and the SAVE America Act. Jace Yarbrough will now represent Republicans in the November election for the newly drawn 32nd Congressional District in North Texas.

• Mar 22
• 21:00

Texas Democratic and Republican nominees discuss key issues ahead of runoff and November elections

The clash between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas GOP is heating up. And Texas Democrats Sarah Eckhardt and Clayton Tucker won their party's nominations outright during the March 3 primary, and both spoke with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink about what they want to accomplish if elected.

• Mar 15
• 21:00

Texas primary election results. See who's still in the race for U.S. Senate seat

While the Democratic race is settled, the Republicans running for U.S. Senate are headed to a runoff on May 26, at least for now.

• Mar 8
• 21:00

Final push before March 3 Texas Primary: A tight Senate race and newly drawn districts

After months of campaigning, all eyes will be on Election Night on Tuesday, with the U.S. Senate seat as the big political prize.

• Mar 1
• 21:00

More than $98 million spent for campaign ads in the fiery Texas U.S. Senate race

The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is intensifying and making national headlines, as all major Republican and Democratic candidates sweep across the state.

• Feb 22
• 21:00

Early voting to begin in North Texas for March 3 Primary as races shape up

One of the most closely watched races for the upcoming March 3 primary election is for the 33rd Congressional District, a newly drawn district in Dallas County that has a majority of Latino residents.

• Feb 15
• 20:40

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott responds after a Democratic win in a GOP district

It was a major political upset that delighted Democrats and rattled Republicans here in North Texas, across the state, and the nation.

• Feb 8
• 21:00

Gov. Abbott demands AG Ken Paxton take action against CAIR

Gov. Abbott fired off a strongly worded letter to AG Ken Paxton, urging him to strip CAIR of its nonprofit status and eliminate its ability to operate in Texas.

• Feb 2

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott backs incumbent challenger, target CAIR as race for District 30 heats up

Governor Greg Abbott is shaking up the Texas primary by endorsing newcomer Nate Sheets over incumbent Ag. Commissioner Sid Miller and he's demanding that the state "eliminate" CAIR’s Texas operations. Meanwhile, the race to succeed Jasmine Crockett in Congress has officially become a three-way battle between Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, Barbara Mallory Caraway and Rodney LaBruce.

• Feb 1
• 21:00

Crockett and Talarico hold first debate in Texas U.S. Senate race, while Cornyn is still waiting for

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett tells Jack Fink why she is the best person to hold the Texas U.S. Senate seat. Congressman Wesley Hunt defends his missed votes in the House while campaigning for the U.S. Senate. Sen. JohnCornyn still hopes President Trump will endorse him after the March 3 primary.

• Jan 27
• 21:00

A look at key upcoming elections in Texas

Democratic U.S. Senate candidates James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett are vying for a seat. And in North Texas, early voting begins later this week in the runoff election for the open State Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County. It's a race that pits Republican Leigh Wambsganss against Democrat Taylor Rehmet.

• Jan 18
• 21:00

A look at Texas politics in 2025; what to expect in 2026

Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink, Brad Johnson, formerly of The Texan, and politics editor at the Texas Tribune, Jasper Scherer, discuss the Texas-sized political stories from 2025. They also discuss the upcoming elections in 2026, as well as other political stories to follow at the start of the new year.

• Jan 4
• 21:00

See the Republican candidates for Texas Attorney General; DART cities debate over withdrawals

As 2026 draws nearer, one race to keep a close eye on for the upcoming March 3rd primary is the race for Texas Attorney General. In North Texas, DART and its member cities have been meeting for months and are still trying to resolve differences, even after some cities set elections to withdraw from the agency.

• Dec 28, 2025
• 21:00

A look ahead at the Democratic primary for Texas attorney general, school choice programming

For the first time in more than a decade, there will be an open seat at one of the top statewide offices: Texas attorney general. The state also moves closer to rolling out school choice.

• Dec 21, 2025
• 21:00

Jasmine Crockett launches Senate campaign, Lt. Gov. Patrick's plan to end school property taxes

Dallas Congresswoman Crockett​'s entry into the U.S. Senate race shook up the Democratic primary in Texas. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick says his plan can eliminate school property taxes for homesteads in several sessions.

• Dec 13, 2025
• 21:00

Texas to use newly drawn congressional maps; Gov. Abbott shares top priorities for re-election

A redistricting ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas to use the newly drawn 2025 Congressional maps for the upcoming March primary and for the all-important midterm elections next year. Gov. Greg Abbott discusses his top priority of property tax reduction in his plan for re-election to a record 4th term. He also discusses his thoughts on casino gambling in Texas. Rep. Jasmine Crockett will reveal whether she's running for U.S. Senate, and all signs point to her joining the race.

• Dec 7, 2025
• 21:00

U.S. Supreme Court takes on Texas redistricting case, future of DART in the air for another city

The U.S. Supreme Court could soon extend its administrative stay in the Texas redistricting case that has generated nationwide controversy and headlines for months. The future of DART remains uncertain as a fifth city in North Texas, Addison, will consider withdrawing from the transit agency.

• Nov 30, 2025
• 14:41

Texas redistricting battle continues; Rep. Jasmine Crockett to decide soon on run for U.S. Senate

The redistricting battle in Texas continues after state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to get their newly-drawn maps approved. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett says she expects to decide on a run for U.S. Senate by Thanksgiving. Candidate for governor of Texas, Chris Bell, is running again, 20 years after he was the Democratic nominee.

• Nov 23, 2025
• 21:00

Tight race for Texas Senate GOP primary, re-election campaign kick-off for Gov. Abbott

Polls show the Republican primary for U.S. Senate is close. Both Senator John Cornyn and one of his challengers, Congressman Wesley Hunt, discuss the state of the race. Governor Greg Abbott formally launches his bid for a fourth term with a focus on property tax reform.

• Nov 16, 2025
• 21:00

Government shutdown impacting flights, future of Dallas City Hall and runoff election in North Texas

This week on Eye on Politics, reporter Jack Fink discusses how the government shutdown is impacting flights. Additionally, he speaks with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson about the future of Dallas City Hall, and there's a runoff election for the State Senate 9 seat.

• Nov 9, 2025
• 21:00

Government shutdown disruptions; Endorsement fight in Dem. Senate primary; Daylight saving debate

Federal workers and SNAP recipients are feeling the sting of the ongoing federal government shutdown. Colin Allred and state Rep. James Talarico fight for endorsements in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate as Rep. Jasmine Crockett weighs joining the race. Will this be the last time we set clocks back in the fall?

• Nov 2, 2025
• 21:00

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