Dallas mayor says there isn't "a revenue problem", AI is the way forward for efficiency and cost

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said AI will help the city reduce the number of employees it needs. "Data center debate aside, we've got to get comfortable with the idea that AI is going to be something that is going to benefit the taxpayers of Dallas in the long run," said Johnson. "We're going to have to become more efficient with everything we do around here, and AI is going to be able to help us with that." He went on to say, "I do see city government getting smaller ... in a personnel sense."

• Aug 9
• 5:51

Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico propose different plans to help Texans with affordability

With less than three months to go before the November election, Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico introduced their economic agendas while campaigning in North Texas last week.

• Aug 9
• 5:42

Irving's new mayor wants to develop the site the Cowboys left 14 years ago

Zapanta told Jack Fink about his conversations with other sports teams about developing the site, including the Dallas Stars.

• Aug 9

Mayor Johnson says Dallas doesn't "have a revenue problem", AI will help

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson made the remarks one day before City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert released her proposed 2026-27 budget.

• Aug 9

Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico propose different plans to help Texans with affordability

Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico introduced their economic agendas while campaigning in North Texas last week.

• Aug 9

Talarico unveils "New American Dream" plan at Arlington rally

The Democrat outlined proposals on wages, medical debt, and affordability as both campaigns intensify ahead of November.

• Aug 5

Former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price reflects on the legacy of U.S. Rep. Kay Granger

Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, a trailblazing North Texas Republican who became the first woman to serve as Fort Worth's mayor, has died, officials said Sunday night. She was 83 years old. Former Fort Worth Mayor Besty Price looks back on the life and legacy of Granger and how she broke many glass ceilings for women in North Texas politics.

• Aug 3
• 3:43

Eye on Politics: the birth tourism bill and Talarico's social issues record

This week on Eye On Politics, a new bill in Congress seeks to revoke birthright citizenship for the children whose parents entered the U.S. illegally, and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says social issues matter even as affordability remains at the top of voter concerns.

• Aug 2
• 21:12

Lt. Gov. says Talarico's remarks on social issues matter even with affordability in focus

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says social issues matter even as affordability remains at the top of voter concerns. Patrick was one of several Republican attendees at the Red River Roll Call, hosted by state Rep. Shelley Luther in Sherman. Other speakers included Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton, and Rep. Brandon Gill. More than 1,000 supporters attended, and Republican leaders urged people to vote in November, saying the political stakes are high in the midterm election. They pointed to the Texas Senate race between Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, which they say is close.

• Aug 2
• 7:52

Opposition against "birth tourism" bill proposed by Texas congressman

A new bill in Congress seeks to revoke birthright citizenship for the children whose parents entered the U.S. illegally, and takes aim at immigrants who travel to the country solely to get citizenship for their children. Democratic State Rep. Ramon Romero, Jr. of Fort Worth, who also serves as the chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus of Texas, opposes the bill.

• Aug 2
• 15:03

Bill in Congress targets "birth tourism", revokes citizenship for people entering the U.S. illegally

A new bill in Congress seeks to revoke birthright citizenship for the children whose parents entered the U.S. illegally, and takes aim at immigrants who travel to the country solely to get citizenship for their children. Republican Rep. Brandon Gill of Flower Mound filed the bill. He says the legislation would not require a constitutional amendment.

• Aug 2
• 11:04

Lt. Gov. says Talarico's past comments on social issues matter even amid voter focus on affordability

Before speaking to supporters in Sherman, Patrick spoke with political reporter Jack Fink about the tight race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat.

• Aug 2

Bill proposed by Texas congressman targets "birth tourism"

The Pew Research Center recently found that in 2023, about 320,000 babies were born in the U.S. to mothers who were unauthorized immigrants or had legal temporary status.

• Aug 2

Texas state Rep. Ramon Romero Jr. on efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, data center policy

Democratic Texas state Rep. Ramon Romero Jr. of Fort Worth speaks with Jack Dink about immigration policy, including Republican efforts to end birthright citizenship for so-called "birth tourists," or people who come to the U.S. in order to give birth. They also discussed data centers and the midterm elections.

• Jul 31
• 15:03

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on tight race for U.S. Senate, Texas economy

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spoke with Jack Fink at a Republican event in Sherman about the upcoming midterm elections and his proposals for property tax relief, among other topics.

• Jul 31
• 7:52

Rep. Brandon Gill on bill to combat "birth tourism"

Republican Rep. Brandon Gill of Flower Mound speaks with Jack Fink about his proposal to revoke birthright citizenship for children whose parents enter the U.S. illegally for the purpose of giving birth.

• Jul 31
• 11:04

Amid criticism, Talarico increases outreach to Black voters in Texas with $25M pledge

Talarico told reporters Monday night what his $25 million pledge will look like.

• Jul 26

Ken Paxton's history of unanswered questions, potential impact on his Texas Senate campaign

Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton's refusal to answer questions about his property acquisitions and voting residence went viral last week.

• Jul 26

Talarico increases outreach to Black voters in Texas with $25 million pledge following criticism

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico made headlines last week after he made a $25 million pledge to increase outreach to Black Texans and maximize their turnout in the all-important midterm election. He explained to reporters what that pledge would look like.

• Jul 26
• 8:54

Will Paxton's unanswered questions impact him in the Texas Senate race?

Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton's refusal to answer questions about his property acquisitions and voting residence went viral last week. It happened in Fort Worth during a news conference the Republican nominee held to announce that two dozen Texas sheriffs had endorsed his campaign.

• Jul 26
• 9:04

Eye On Politics: Paxton's unanswered questions, Talarico expands outreach

This week on Eye On Politics, Ken Paxton still hasn't answered questions about residency concerns in Texas. Plus, James Talarico expands outreach to Black voters.

• Jul 26
• 20:57

Paxton, Talarico face tough questions in Fort Worth about emerging issues in Texas Senate race

Ken Paxton​ and James Talarico​ are facing political headwinds as a variety of polls continue to show them in a dead heat.

• Jul 21

Talarico and Paxton discuss border security during campaign stops in "critically important" South Texas

A pollster and political science professor at Texas A&M's Bush School said that the candidates' visits to South Texas highlight the region's importance this year.

• Jul 19

Huffines plans to shift auditors at Texas Comptroller's Office from auditing businesses to government

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Huffines to the position after the current Acting Comptroller, Kelly Hancock, announced he would resign effective July 31st.

• Jul 19

In search of fraud, Huffines says he will shift auditors at Texas Comptroller's Office

Don Huffines told CBS News Texas that when he becomes the Acting Texas Comptroller on August 1, he plans to make some changes at the office. "I'm going to be doing a lot of shifting with my team," said Huffines. "I have over 600 auditors down there, and we're going to be increasing that staff. I'm shifting a lot of my auditors over to auditing government from auditing businesses currently for revenue." When asked if he will still want to make sure that companies aren't defrauding the state, Huffines said, "Of course. Yes. It's a real delicate balance. It really is. If you owe your tax, we want to make sure you're paying that tax."

• Jul 19
• 7:26

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