Gov Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick clash in showdown over property tax relief
It's unusual for there to be much separation in policy between the two, but a split has occurred over what to do about property taxes.
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It's unusual for there to be much separation in policy between the two, but a split has occurred over what to do about property taxes.
Political reporter Jack Fink covers the two major stories unfolding at the Texas Capitol: the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton and the political showdown between the state's Republican leaders over property tax relief.
Supporters of the now impeached Texas Attorney General rallied in his home county in North Texas today and they're not happy with their own Republican representatives who voted to impeach.
The legislative session may be over, but lawmakers aren't finished yet. Governor Greg Abbott called a special session to focus on property tax relief and human trafficking.
Paxton said Republican leaders and Democrats in the House were going against voters who just elected him to a third term.
Political reporter Jack Fink travels to Austin following a Texas House Committee's recommendation that Attorney General Ken Paxton be impeached.
In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led investigative committee recommended impeaching the state's top lawyer. The committee said they found evidence that Paxton committed abuse of official capacity, retaliation and dereliction of duty relating to his alleged actions as the Texas Attorney General on behalf of a campaign donor.
From gun reform to school choice, Jack Fink is taking a look at how much lawmakers have to accomplish before May 30.
One of Governor Greg Abbott's top legislative priorities - school choice - remains in a House committee just days away from a key deadline.
Jack Fink speaks with lawmakers and activists about what comes next in the gun control debate.
In this week's episode: Allred challenges Cruz, municipal elections are this weekend and retired teachers in Texas are likely getting a cost-of-living adjustment.
Why are the mayors of our largest North Texas cities facing little, if any, challenges? A new bill would require you to vote in precincts again on Election Day, instead of anywhere you want in your county. And when did the top legislative leaders become surfer dudes?
Under SB 990, voters would instead be required to cast their ballots only in their precincts on Election Day.
Mayors in multiple North Texas cities are running unopposed or against minimal opposition in the upcoming municipal elections.
Get your fix for Texas politics every week with Jack Fink. Stream new episodes Thursdays at 7 p.m. on CBS News Texas, available on the CBS News app or Pluto TV.
In this week's episode, Jack Fink focuses on the Texas Capitol, where it's been a busy week.
Jack Fink speaks with both the Texas Republican and Texas Democratic Party chairs about what they're focused on this legislative session.
There are two competing visions to provide property owners tax relief that are advancing in the Texas House and Senate. The debate over school choice is heating up in Austin. And with two shootings at high school parking lots in North Texas, CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink speaks with the authors of key school safety bills in the House.
Political reporter Jack Fink dives into a civil lawsuit in Texas that has brought the issue of abortion back into the spotlight and breaks down a bill that would expand Medicaid for mothers after giving birth.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink breaks down a lawsuit over the state's near-total abortion ban and explains some key school safety legislation being considered in the legislature.
A proposal to lower the state sales tax, the results of a school safety audit and what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' visit to Texas says about his presidential ambitions.
Members of Congress from North Texas visited with Ukraine's president this week as Russia's war against the country turns one year old.
Gov. Greg Abbott laid out his legislative priorities in his State of the State address and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan tells political reporter Jack Fink that he doesn't believe taxpayers should have to foot the bill for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's whistleblower lawsuit settlement.
Sen. Ted Cruz is planning to run for re-election, but does he also have his eye on the Oval Office? That's harder to say.
Jack Fink sat down with Sen. Ted Cruz to discuss the recent spate of unidentified objects appearing in the skies above the U.S. and whether or not he has his eye on the Oval Office.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
May, 49, spent the past two seasons the head coach at Michigan, which won the NCAA championship in April.
Neither the man who died nor the officer have been publicly identified as of publication.
Fans descend on North Texas for what could be the match where Lionel Messi sets a FIFA World Cup record.
After these rain chances, DFW turns dry, and we really start to heat up.
After these rain chances, DFW turns dry, and we really start to heat up.
Fans descend on North Texas for what could be the match where Lionel Messi sets a FIFA World Cup record.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
May, 49, spent the past two seasons the head coach at Michigan, which won the NCAA championship in April.
Neither the man who died nor the officer have been publicly identified as of publication.
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 Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
Texas Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, D-Farmers Branch, discusses her message to young people and predicts Latinos will have a big impact on the midterm elections and that it will be a good year for Democrats in Texas.
Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz said they're now concerned by the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran.
Former Mayors Tom Leppert and Laura Miller say the mayor needs to have more power and that the city manager form of government no longer works.
In Frisco, a new Mayor will take office for the first time in 9 years. Mark Hill defeated Rod Vilhauer in a divisive runoff election. He told Jack about his goals in this city of more than 245-thousand people and about his main campaign theme of uniting Frisco and the impact it had on his victory.
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.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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.
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.
May, 49, spent the past two seasons the head coach at Michigan, which won the NCAA championship in April.
Fans descend on North Texas for what could be the match where Lionel Messi sets a FIFA World Cup record.
Wyatt Langford hit a three-run homer, Josh Jung had a go-ahead RBI single and the Texas Rangers beat San Diego 4-3 to end a six-series losing streak against the Padres.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
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.
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.
