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The state's 24-year-old law, known as the "Texas Dream Act," is coming to an end. Senate Bill 8 requires sheriff's departments across Texas to work with ICE in one of three programs.
The end of the Texas legislative session brings changes that impact public schools, property tax relief, criminal justice, abortion and more. Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Rep. Brandon Gill share their opinions on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
The Texas Legislature is one step closer to sending millions of additional dollars to Texas schools, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" passes and a new federal law cracks down on deepfake and revenge porn.
The Texas Education Agency notified Fort Worth ISD that it may take over district operations or close the Leadership Academy at Forest campus. And Texas representatives continue to push for the state of Texas to be reimbursed by the federal government for its efforts to secure the border.
Questions are swirling at the Texas Capitol over the future of the Texas Lottery and the Lottery Commission, a controversial bill will change how DART is funded if approved, and homeowners will see savings next year.
President Trump threw his support behind the vote last month, posting on Truth Social, "Congratulations to my friends, Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dustin Burrows, along with Texas Legislators, for finally passing SCHOOL CHOICE, which I strongly endorsed – this is a gigantic Victory for students and parents in the Great State of Texas!
Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Julie Johnson discuss President Trump's controversial trade policies. Gov. Greg Abbott signs his first bill during the legislative session to make the Texas government more efficient and slash business regulations. Jack asks Sen. John Cornyn about his re-election campaign strategy during his first visit to North Texas since AG Ken Paxton announced he's challenging Cornyn.
All the Republican majority in the Senate will have to do is approve SB 2, as they've already done on the original bill.
Eleven months before the March primary election in Texas, Republican Senator John Cornyn and his newly announced challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton, are trashing each other's records.
The owner of two North Texas car dealerships talks about how he's preparing his business and employees, and the impact on consumers. Celebrities Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are lobbying lawmakers for big bucks to lure movie and TV show producers to Texas. The new Texas Democratic Party Chairman details his plans to rebuild ahead of the 2026 elections.
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett faces a censure resolution after calling Greg Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels". Senator John Cornyn starts his 2026 re-election campaign with a video starring President Trump. Members of Congress sound off on the vandalism and violence at Tesla dealerships and about Elon Musk's controversial cutbacks at the federal government.
Texas Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Flower Mound, filed impeachment articles against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington, D.C.
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.)
Gov. Greg Abbott and President Trump are increasing efforts to boost border security. The Governor traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with the President in the Oval Office to discuss new ways they can jointly prevent illegal immigration.
Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with President Trump in the Oval Office to discuss new ways they can jointly prevent illegal immigration. Jack asked the Governor about criticism by Democrats over his controversial school choice policy and the potential for higher tariffs. We also spoke with two Democratic State Representatives: Rafael Anchia of Dallas and James Talarico of Austin. (Original air date: February 9, 2025.)
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told CBS News Texas the state will do whatever it takes to secure the southern border. His comments follow a number of Executive Orders issued by Governor Greg Abbott for state agencies to cooperate with the Trump administration.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told CBS News Texas the state will do whatever it takes to secure the southern border. The Lt. Governor also discussed taxpayer-funded education savings accounts, property tax relief, the state's abortion law, and more. Democratic North Texas Congressman, Marc Veasey, blasted President Trump's policies. (Original air date: February 2, 2025.)
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
President Trump declared an emergency at the southern border, and as a result, there have already been many changes to policy. At the Texas Capitol, a fight is brewing between Democrats and most Republicans after lawmakers proposed spending $1 billion on a school choice program that would give taxpayer money to students so they can attend public school. (Original air date: January 26, 2025.)
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Incoming President Donald Trump will be inaugurated Monday. He has promised to crackdown on illegal immigration on his first day of his second term.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
The 2-day workshop will outline what candidates are signing up for if they are selected to the board.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the 911 calls received by dispatchers during the Texas floods are distressing.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
The 2-day workshop will outline what candidates are signing up for if they are selected to the board.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the 911 calls received by dispatchers during the Texas floods are distressing.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu of Houston discusses his reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the 2025 map so that they can be used for the March primary and next year's midterm elections. He told Jack Fink, "it's beyond disappointing."
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses the redistricting battle an hour before the U.S. Supreme Court announced that they would allow the newly drawn maps to be implemented.
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
The decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the new Texas redistricting maps is a big win for Republicans in the state. Texas Republicans stand to gain up to 5 seats with the implementation of these new maps for the March 3rd primary and 2026 midterm elections. Political reporter Jack Fink explains what's next.
The U.S. Supreme Court Justices will keep the 2025 congressional maps in place for next year's all-important midterm elections.
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.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
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.
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