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Texas leaders have sued the federal government dozens of times for what they contend are policies that infringe on local control and states' rights. But when cities have attempted to pass laws on issues state lawmakers have moved to quash those efforts.
Gov. Greg Abbott has selected one his longtime aides to take over the state's massive health agency.
Parker County was one of the hardest hit areas by floods in North Texas.
If the request is granted by the President, affected citizens in these counties may be eligible for Individual Assistance grants of up to $33,000 from the federal government, and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The biggest Texas oil bust in decades has lawmakers taking stock of the fallout as other energy producing states slash spending.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday selected the former head of the Texas Rangers as the new leader of the state's embattled child welfare agency, calling the status quo there "unacceptable."
It's hard to imagine much more tragic than the death of a four-year-old, but Alisa Clakley said she can. She's said what's worse is a death of a child that was preventable.
Gov. Greg Abbott has written a book detailing how he overcame a freak accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. The book, titled "Broken But Unbowed," will be released on May 17.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is defending the decision to offer Dallas help from state police as the nation's ninth-largest city grapples with a dramatic spike in violent crime. DPD Chief David Brown has welcomed the offer.
Governor Abbott has written to President Obama requesting federal disaster aid for Jasper, Newton and Orange counties.
Abbott says emergency coordination among local and state agencies helped minimize dangers to residents.
Governor Greg Abbott is scheduled Wednesday to tour flood-ravaged communities in Southeast Texas where swollen waterways have displaced thousands of people and floodwaters are forecast to rise yet more.
The expansion is projected to create at least 325 jobs and $10 million in capital investment.
Gov. Greg Abbott will make the announcement Monday afternoon at the capitol.
A national atheist group has filed a federal lawsuit after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in December ordered a mock Nativity display to be removed from the Capitol.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz returned home to the Lone Star State looking for some momentum leading into Super Tuesday.
After coming in third place in Nevada Tuesday Tuesday night, Ted Cruz says he's glad to be back at home in Houston and in the Lone Star State.
Sen. Ted Cruz has received a big endorsement, as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted a video on the candidate's YouTube page that officially put the governor's support behind the state's senator.
Abbott said Scalia's "loyalty to the Constitution set an unmatched example" for Americans.
Texas Governor calls the group "pathetic" with "disgusting viewpoints."
Ted Cruz wants to win Iowa, and to prove it, he's made it a point to campaign in all 99 counties.
Governor Abbott says he doesn't believe David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt will be convicted.
"There will be some announcements coming forth soon about new jobs, especially thousands of new jobs in the Dallas area, that hopefully will be announced in the coming months," Gov. Abbott said.
Center for Medical Progress founder indicted on a felony charge of tampering with a governmental record and a misdemeanor count of related to purchasing human organs.
Gov. Greg Abbott has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Texas will maintain its Iran divestiture policy.
First Alert Weather Days are in effect for Friday through Monday due to the approaching winter storm.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
Dallas City Council members and residents slammed a proposal this week that would have closed at least four libraries throughout the city.
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
First Alert Weather Days are in effect for Friday through Monday due to the approaching winter storm.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
Dallas City Council members and residents slammed a proposal this week that would have closed at least four libraries throughout the city.
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Crockett's campaign says she is best candidate to bring Democrats to the polls in the general election.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
SMU star center back Slade Starnes has officially achieved what every DFW youth soccer player dreams of: signing a homegrown professional contract with FC Dallas.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
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.
