Debates over data centers in rural Texas and affordability in the U.S. Senate race

Opposition seems to be growing — particularly against data centers that will be built to support the increasing demand for AI. Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico campaigned in Dallas early last week and said his continued focus on costs and affordability will help him win in November. But Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton's campaign criticized Talarico's record. A white paper by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas concludes the record number of illegal immigrants during the Biden administration had a big impact on housing prices, rents, and employment growth.

• Jul 12
• 21:00

GOP looks toward Dallas "Trumpapalooza", Democrats need to get "bigger... bolder" says party chair

As the GOP looks forward to a first-ever midterm convention, Texas Democrats say they're looking to make major moves this election cycle.

• Jul 5
• 20:36

Eye On Politics: A closer look at Texas GOP moves

This week on Eye on Politics, we're hearing from key movers and shakers in the Texas Republican Party amid a season of gearing up for the 2026 midterm elections.

• Jun 28
• 21:00

Eye on Politics: Former Dallas mayors discuss balance of power, latest on Texas GOP

Two former Dallas mayors discuss what they think needs to change with how city leadership is handled. Plus: the latest from the Texas GOP.

• Jun 21
• 20:29

Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hinojosa is making education the priority over culture wars

Gina Hinojosa was in North Texas launching Team Texas Public Schools. Hinojosa told our Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink about the effort to make education one of the big campaign issues ahead of the election. She is facing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking his fourth term in November.

• Jun 15
• 3:17

Dallas City Hall debate continues; Democratic nominee for governor Gina Hinojosa

For this week's Eye On Politics, Jack Fink speaks with two former Dallas mayors on opposite sides of the City Hall debate. Also, Plano Mayor John Muns discusses the city's growth, and Gina Honojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, talks about her priorities.

• Jun 14
• 20:24

Why are business leaving Downtown Dallas? And how the upcoming November election is shaping up

Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink spoke exclusively with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, and he also caught up with Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico as he campaigned in North Texas amid his and Paxton's "beef".

• Jun 7
• 21:00

Talarico and Paxton face off, and how Middleton and Johnson plan to duke it out

This week on Eye on Politics, we hear from James Talarico as he prepares for the fight for Senate against Ken Paxton. Plus: Mayes Middleton and Nathan Johnson discuss the race for Texas Attorney General.

• May 31
• 21:00

John Cornyn, Ken Paxton face off in runoff fight for Senate race

Incumbent Senator John Cornyn isn't backing away from the runoff faceoff with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Here's a closer look with Jack Fink.

• May 24
• 20:41

Cornyn and Paxton battle for Republican nomination, abortion pill ruling sparks Texas reaction

As Ken Paxton and John Cornyn face off for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate race, reaction pours in from the Supreme Court's ruling on mifepristone access.

• May 17
• 21:00

Texas Democrats in battle for new congressional district, the impacts of pending SCOTUS decision

Two Texas Democrats are locked in a battle for a new Congressional district. Plus, how a pending SCOTUS decision could impact access to mifepristone in Texas, this week on Eye On Politics.

• May 10
• 21:00

SCOTUS rulings' possible impact on Texas, lawmakers discuss third assassination attempt

This week on Eye on Politics, we take a closer look at how the Supreme Court's recent ruling within the Voting Rights Act impacts Texas. Plus, we hear from lawmakers about the recent shooting near the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

• May 3
• 21:00

Texas lieutenant governor candidates speak, municipal elections underway, local tariff impacts

We're hearing from two candidates in the running for Texas lieutenant governor in the Democratic primary. Plus, a closer look at more local municipal elections, and a Texas auto dealer discusses how tariffs have impacted his business in this week's Eye on Politics for April 26, 2026.

• Apr 26
• 20:26

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

Show More