Abbott says 'stay tuned' as Texas lawmakers consider next options on education savings
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said 'stay tuned' Monday when asked if he will call for a fifth special session.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott said 'stay tuned' Monday when asked if he will call for a fifth special session.
This week on Eye on Politics: The Texas House rejects education savings accounts, sparking discussions on increased funding for public schools. Texas State University will host its inaugural presidential debate and Governor Abbott endorses Donald Trump for the White House, gaining support from multiple Republican lawmakers.
Republican and former Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams said Republicans should not give up their fight for their policy, but said it needs to be rethought.
While Democrats are united against this, Republicans in the House remain divided.
Additional funding for public schools and teacher pay raises remain in doubt after the Texas House rejected a provision that included education savings accounts.
21 Republicans voted with all 63 Democrats in the House to strip the policy that would have provided $10,000 per student per year to attend private or religious school.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
On Friday, the Texas House took a big step toward passing a controversial bill that would provide taxpayer money for some students to attend private school.
During the fourth special session at the Texas Capitol, lawmakers in the House and Senate are poised to quickly pass identical border security bills.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) talks about border security bills legislators look to pass in the fourth special session.
Regina Montoya, the co-chair of the Presidente Council, Biden-Harris Campaign talks about the the recent polls showing Biden trails Trump and the 2024 election.
Texans are making their voices heard on issues including property tax bill reform, high-dollar bond packages for local school districts, and $1 billion for the creation of a new Texas Water Fund.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
It will be an end of a political era in Fort Worth.
The governor said his announcement comes after productive discussions with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan.
Harris County Judge Andrea Beall announced the court date during a hearing Monday morning.
Less than two months after he was acquitted of wrongdoing in his impeachment trial, Paxton is returning to court for a securities fraud case.
"He's a conservative and he's just a good man, and you ask anybody in our conference, they will always talk about just how good a man he is," Republican Congressman Jake Ellzey said.
He was acquitted of wrongdoing in his impeachment trial. But the attorney general now faces a long-delayed criminal case.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
The majority of retired teachers in Texas haven't gotten one in nearly 20 years.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Jack Fink breaks down the week's biggest political headlines in a new episode of Eye on Politics.
Jack Fink talks one on one with Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz on the latest out of Israel. They also discuss Cruz running for re-election and Senate Bill 1.
Temperatures will quickly climb into the 90s by lunchtime with a high at 96 degrees by 5 p.m.
Criswell says recovery starts immediately – from insurance questions to navigating potential federal aid – as communities face growing disaster risks and possible changes to FEMA's role.
Katie Buck waded into dangerous, fast‑moving water to free trapped animals — including a porcupine she carried out bare‑handed — as her rescue facility was overwhelmed by sudden flooding.
Using data from federal science and environmental agencies, the team measured not only how much rainfall fell in the area but also the extent of the area affected.
Moviegoers travel for hours and buy tickets months in advance to experience the massive film format shown at only 25 theaters nationwide.
Temperatures will quickly climb into the 90s by lunchtime with a high at 96 degrees by 5 p.m.
Criswell says recovery starts immediately – from insurance questions to navigating potential federal aid – as communities face growing disaster risks and possible changes to FEMA's role.
Katie Buck waded into dangerous, fast‑moving water to free trapped animals — including a porcupine she carried out bare‑handed — as her rescue facility was overwhelmed by sudden flooding.
Using data from federal science and environmental agencies, the team measured not only how much rainfall fell in the area but also the extent of the area affected.
Moviegoers travel for hours and buy tickets months in advance to experience the massive film format shown at only 25 theaters nationwide.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Democratic candidate for Texas Comptroller Sarah Eckhardt tells Jack Fink about her race against Republican Don Huffines, who will become Acting Comptroller on August 1st. She also discusses her opposition to the taxpayer-funded school choice program, calling it a voucher scheme.
Republican candidate for Texas Comptroller Don Huffines will become Acting Comptroller on August 1st, months before he is set to face Democratic candidate Sarah Eckhardt. "I wanted as much of a head start as I could get in the office to understand it," Huffines told Jack Fink. "Understand the processes, understand the team members and the government."
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell tells Jack Fink about the flood conditions while outside the emergency operations center in Kerrville. As the Guadalupe River overflows behind him, he discusses how last year's flooding affected the area during the current floods. He also said the legislature will need to allocate more money for flooding sirens, and that the $50 million doesn't go far enough because one county alone will need $40 million.
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jones has not yet been seen at a tournament-high nine games at the Cowboys' home stadium.
France and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semifinal showdown at Dallas Stadium.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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.
