Tarrant County citizens file lawsuit against new redistricting map
Less than a day after commissioners approved a controversial redistricting proposal, a group of citizens filed a lawsuit claiming intentional discrimination.
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Less than a day after commissioners approved a controversial redistricting proposal, a group of citizens filed a lawsuit claiming intentional discrimination.
The man boarded a Delta flight from Detroit to Shanghai, China, on Jan. 19 using a Chinese passport in his name.
President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" has U.S. Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Brandon Gill at odds with each other.
The Texas House has passed the largest public school funding increase in state history, sending the measure to Abbott's desk for final approval. Here's what else could be signed this weekend.
A push in Texas to ban children under 18 years old from social media platforms is fading in Austin.
Texas lawmakers have less than a week to approve bills before the 89th legislative session ends. Here's a look at bills that have yet to pass.
Republican commissioners have been open in public comments that their goal is to increase GOP representation on the court.
The push to redraw the precinct boundary lines is being led by Republican County Judge Tim O'Hare.
President Trump said the U.S. will delay a threatened 50% tariff on goods from the European Union from June 1 until July 9.
As the final week of the Texas Legislative session begins, there are a few education bills that could make it to the finish line.
In Washington, Congressional Republicans, including all from Texas, passed what President Trump has called the "big, beautiful bill." It makes permanent the tax cuts approved during the President's first term.
Gov. Abbott said the state spent more than $11 billion during the Biden administration securing the border.
Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S.,
Along with better benefits, union members want job security amid the rise of driverless semis.
Former President George W. Bush didn't need to look too far for inspiration for his newest works of art.
With two weeks left in the legislative session, Texas lawmakers remain divided on school finance issues.
The Texas Education Agency said that for the 2024-2025 school year, an estimated 30,000 first-year teachers, with no prior teaching experience, were hired in Texas. Less than half were certified.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a federal civil rights investigation into a Muslim-centered planned community around one of the state's largest mosques near Dallas.
Trade discussions between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended after a weekend of prolonged negotiations.
Over a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its efforts to fast-track energy projects, claiming the government is bypassing environmental laws.
The Texas Democratic Party chairman told CBS News Texas that Democrats are considering taking legal action against the state to keep the education savings account bill from taking effect.
Gov. Abbott is pushing another one of his "emergency items": a constitutional amendment on bail reform.
Texas lawmakers passed the legislation on April 24 with a vote of 19-12.
The home of Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket company is on its way to becoming an official Texas city with a galactic name: Starbase.
It's been five years since state lawmakers increased the per-student funding for public schools.
