Ted Cruz, Mark Veasey on Trump's "big beautiful bill," proposed tax and spending cuts
Senate Republicans hope to pass the "big, beautiful bill" by July 4. It will then go back to the House for consideration.
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Senate Republicans hope to pass the "big, beautiful bill" by July 4. It will then go back to the House for consideration.
Goodwin, who was first elected in 2018, will have to give up her legislative seat in southwest Austin to run for Lt. Governor.
The New York Times reported a plan to have Texas legislators redraw the state's Congressional districts to help Republicans gain more seats.
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill and across the country remain divided following protests against Trump's deportation policies.
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.)
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
A business jet with six on board crashed on a Laredo, Texas, highway and caught fire, killing one person and causing chaos as passersby frantically tried to save those inside.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Over the years, many Croatians have visited, including the national team back in 2018.
The Dallas City Council could move a step closer to relocating City Hall on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
A business jet with six on board crashed on a Laredo, Texas, highway and caught fire, killing one person and causing chaos as passersby frantically tried to save those inside.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Over the years, many Croatians have visited, including the national team back in 2018.
The Dallas City Council could move a step closer to relocating City Hall on Wednesday.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened Trump administration academy process that has now been scrapped, according to an internal agency memo obtained by CBS News.
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.
Former Dallas mayors Laura Miller and Tom Leppert share their thoughts on what should happen to Dallas City Hall.
Plano's population has reached 300,000, and the city has landed AT&T, Samsung, and now the Dallas Stars. Mayor John Muns tells Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink what he thinks sets Plano apart.
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.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Trevor Larnach led off the game with a home run, Kody Clemens added a three-run shot and the Minnesota Twins clinched another series in Texas with an 12-2 victory over the Rangers.
"It's football first," said Pickens.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup excitement continues.
Right after checking out from jail, Rice ran past a CBS News Texas photojournalist climbed into the back seat of a waiting SUV.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
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.
