Texas leaders press for Trump, Congress to pay billions of dollars spent on border security

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.)

• Feb 16, 2025
• 21:00

Texas and Trump boost cooperation to prevent illegal immigration at the border

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.

• Feb 12, 2025

Texas and Trump boost cooperation to prevent illegal immigration at the southern border

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.)

• Feb 9, 2025
• 21:00

Texas deploys new actions to help Trump secure the border

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.

• Feb 2, 2025

Trump's border crackdown backed by new actions from Texas leaders

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.)

• Feb 2, 2025
• 21:00

Texas-Mexico border already seeing big changes after Trump's executive orders

Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.

• Jan 27, 2025

Texas-Mexico border seeing big changes to illegal immigration

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.)

• Jan 26, 2025
• 20:59

A new Texas bill would make it easier to build border wall segments

Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.

• Jan 20, 2025

As Trump takes office, a new Texas bill would make it easier to build a border wall

Incoming President Donald Trump will be inaugurated Monday. He has promised to crackdown on illegal immigration on his first day of his second term.

• Jan 19, 2025
• 21:00

Texas lawmakers to consider additional property tax relief amid projected surplus in 2025 session

The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Tuesday and as part of passing a budget, lawmakers will consider what to do with the projected $20 billion surplus.

• Jan 13, 2025

Texas lawmakers consider additional property tax relief

The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Tuesday. As part of passing a budget, lawmakers will consider what to do with the projected $20 billion surplus. There could be political fireworks as legislators are set to elect a Speaker in the ongoing battle between two Republicans that has now become a statewide campaign. (Original air date: January 12, 2025.)

• Jan 12, 2025
• 21:00

Topics Texas faces in 2025 includes border security, taxes, and public education

Jack Fink hosts a special edition of Eye On Politics and spoke with two political reporters based at the Texas Capitol: Jasper Scherer, Politics Reporter at the Texas Tribune and Brad Johnson, Senior Reporter at The Texan. (Original air date: January 5, 2025.)

• Jan 5, 2025
• 21:00

Congresswoman Kay Granger's absence, missed votes, prompt reaction from Texas leaders

Veteran U.S. Representative Kay Granger received praise for her record in Congress, but also some criticism over how she disclosed her health challenges during the past year. There's a pressure campaign among Texas House Republicans in the ongoing race between Representative David Cook and Dustin Burrows for Speaker. Jack Fink covers these stories in the latest episode of Eye On Politics. (Original air date: December 29, 2024)

• Dec 29, 2024
• 21:00

Texas outlines strategies to handle security on the southern border

Ken Molestina fills in for Jack Fink this week as Texas outlines another strategy to handle security on the southern border. Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet recently announced he's retiring and reflects on his time in the role in a conversation with Jack. Jack also spoke to Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney about the city's growth and new developments. (Original air date: December 22, 2024.)

• Dec 22, 2024
• 21:00

Leadership changes across Texas, from city managers to the state capitol

Fort Worth has announced its new city manager in a historical moment for the city. Dallas is still looking for a city manager and a new police chief. Jack Fink speaks to the Plano Mayor about the city's economic development. He also asks pollster Ross Hunt about what's next for Republicans and Democrats. (Original air date: December 15, 2024.)

• Dec 15, 2024
• 22:55

Texas Republicans say they have a "real" obligation to deliver on campaign promises at U.S. Capitol

Senator Ted Cruz discusses the main priorities lawmakers will tackle first. Congressman-elect Brandon Gill talks about how he will help pass President-elect Donald Trump's agenda. Plus, for the first time since some controversial charter amendments passed in the City of Dallas, Mayor Eric Johnson is speaking out about the results. (Original air date: December 8, 2024.)

• Dec 8, 2024
• 21:00

Texas could serve as "model" for mass deportation plans, border czar says

Texas is expanding its offer to President-elect Donald Trump to carry out his mass deportation plan. The incoming border czar praises the state's efforts to secure the border. The Texas Speaker's race is intensifying as House Republicans remain divided as they prepare to meet to select their nominee. (Original air date: December 1, 2024.)

• Dec 1, 2024
• 21:00

Texas likely on the front lines of Trump mass-deportation plan

Republican Representative David Spiller of Jacksboro and Democratic Senator Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio weigh-in on President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plan. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller discusses a new agreement between the state and Mexico over badly needed water in the Rio Grande Valley. State Representative Jared Patterson discusses his newly filed bill to keep Texas children off social media. (Original air date: November 24, 2024.)

• Nov 24, 2024
• 20:59

Texas lawmakers file a slew of new bills proposing education funding changes, school choice

TEA Commissioner Mike Morath tells CBS News Texas he opposes changing a model of how schools are funded. The E.U. Ambassador to the U.S. says Texas could soon benefit from additional sales of liquified natural gas to the E.U. Plus, the longest-serving elected official in Dallas County, Commissioner John Wiley Price discusses his 40 years of public service. (original air date: November 17, 2024.)

• Nov 17, 2024
• 21:00

A look at what's next after Trump, Cruz win big for GOP in Texas

Big Republican victories send former President Donald Trump back to the White House and Senator Ted Cruz back to the U.S. Capitol for a third six-year term. Two new members of Congress from North Texas talk about the balance of power on Capitol Hill. (original air date: November 10, 2024.)

• Nov 10, 2024
• 21:00

Analyzing Texas early voter turnout and competitive races, Senate race

Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Colin Allred are making their final push for votes in the competitive Texas Senate race. Jack Fink discusses this and other key races to watch on Election Night. Also, a pollster evaluates the early voter turnout in the Lone Star State to see how it compares to 2020. (original air date: November 3, 2024.)

• Nov 3, 2024
• 20:57

Harris, Allred push for abortion rights in Houston while Cruz attends Trump event on border security

Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.

• Oct 27, 2024
• 21:00

Republican advantage grows with Trump and Cruz still favored to win in Texas, pollster says

A new poll shows the potential for very little movement in the competitive Texas Senate race between Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas. North Texas Hispanic leaders discuss the impact of the Latino vote in Texas this year.

• Oct 20, 2024
• 21:00

Texas Senate Showdown: Cruz, Allred discuss their campaigns and key issues before they debate

Before their one and perhaps only debate, Ted Cruz and Colin Allred spoke with CBS News Texas about the tightening race and the issues.

• Oct 13, 2024
• 21:00

"Likely R" To "Lean R": What this means for the Texas Senate race between Cruz & Allred

New ratings by the Cook Political Report show the Texas Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred has become more competitive. Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink speaks with the candidates running in one of the few purple districts in Texas: State House District 70 in Collin County. This and more in the latest episode of Eye On Politics. (original air date: October 6, 2024.)

• Oct 6, 2024
• 20:57

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