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Gerrymandering, in which the party in power alters the electoral maps to favor itself, helps explain why the GOP continues to be so dominant in Texas despite the rapid growth of the state's Hispanic population, which tends to back Democrats.
One surprise was Abbott blocking a Republican-backed proposal that youngsters be instructed on how to avoid sexual abuse.
The fear of becoming a target is now very real for some lawmakers after Wednesday's attack in Virginia. The shooting has highlighted the vulnerability of many public figures across the country.
Personal security detail from DPS is made available to legislators if there are specific threats, or when traveling to certain areas in groups.
Emma Shaffer and her daughter, Tita were killed by a driver who was texting last year near Denton.
A local Texas State Representative has been charged with DWI following an overnight crash.
Governor Greg Abbott scolded Texas lawmakers Tuesday for having to call them back for a special session on July 18.
Texas will join at least 47 other states that have similar laws when the ban takes effect Sept. 1.
Some of the major players on both sides of the debate talked it over with CBS11 political reporter Jack Fink.
Gov. Greg Abbott won't rule out including a 'bathroom bill' targeting transgender people if he chooses to call lawmakers back to work for a special legislative session.
The bill would exempt restaurants selling food by the pound from having to certify their scales and keep those scales visible to customers.
Governor Abbott said his biggest disappointment was the fact that lawmakers didn't pass a sunset bill, that would allow the Texas Medical Board and four other state agencies to continue operating past September.
As Texas Governor Greg Abbott delays making a decision about whether to call state lawmakers back to work for a special legislative session, the heads of some of the largest tech business in the world sent a message to the state leader.
Governor Greg Abbott says he won't make a decision until later this week on whether to call state lawmakers back to work as their 140-day legislation session ends Monday.
House Speaker Joe Straus said Friday it was "absurd" how much time lawmakers have spent prioritizing efforts to pass a North Carolina-style law that would restrict bathroom rules for transgender people.
Texas children as young as 5 years old could soon be taught how to better ward off sex abuse.
Proponents say the legislation protects first responders arriving to potentially dangerous scenes, and lets them get there faster since they won't have to worry about stashing their guns beforehand.
A bill prohibiting colleges and universities from punishing students who are victims of, or who witness or report sexual assaults, has cleared the Texas Legislature — and now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott.
State lawmakers have given Texas Motor Speedway a big helping hand if the state's premier stock-car track wants to lobby for NASCAR's All-Star race and season-ending championship.
Governor Greg Abbott also discussed a wide range of issues impacting Texas this legislative session in a one-on-one interview.
The compromise announced Thursday by House and Senate budget leaders boosts funding for the state's troubled child welfare agency but includes no new money for public schools.
Some craft brewers say a new beer bill could end up costing people in D-FW whether they drink or not.
Last year, the Texas Supreme Court ruled the school finance system barely constitutional though deeply flawed.
The changes heading toward approval Tuesday by the GOP-controlled House wouldn't expand the list of IDs that Texas has required since 2011.
The version the Senate approved after midnight increases classroom funding by only about $500 million, scraps the $210 per-student increase and adds a plan offering taxpayer funds that would go into education savings accounts that some special education students could use to attend private schools.
Dallas outscored Brooklyn 29–19 in the fourth quarter, with Davis and Flagg taking over down the stretch.
Interfaith Family Services says the $1,000 gift can cover a month of support for a family working to rebuild after hardship.
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him, and ultimately saved his life.
Dallas' National Shrine Cathedral becomes a pilgrimage site as Catholics honor the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe "has made extraordinary progress," his medical team said.
Dallas outscored Brooklyn 29–19 in the fourth quarter, with Davis and Flagg taking over down the stretch.
Interfaith Family Services says the $1,000 gift can cover a month of support for a family working to rebuild after hardship.
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him, and ultimately saved his life.
Dallas' National Shrine Cathedral becomes a pilgrimage site as Catholics honor the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe "has made extraordinary progress," his medical team said.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder discusses the last-minute primary shake-up in the Senate race after Rep. Jasmine Crockett entered the race.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) discusses his new property tax reform plan. He also talks about his reaction to Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) joining the U.S. Senate race in Texas.
Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch, tells Jack Fink her opinion on former Congressman Colin Allred's move to leave the U.S. Senate race and join the race for the 33rd Congressional District. Johnson explained her decision to run in the 33rd District, citing significant overlap with her current constituents and strong encouragement from the community.
Former Dallas Congressman Colin Allred discusses how he came to the decision to drop out of the U.S. Senate race and run for the 33rd Congressional district instead. Allred believes his prior experience in the Obama administration and six years in Congress positions will aid him in being more effective.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
Moore, 39, is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
Marcus Johansson scored twice, Matt Boldy had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5-2.
As part of the NFL's Salute to Service initiative, four Dallas Cowboys players, four cheerleaders and team staff boarded military Blackhawk helicopters in Frisco, heading straight into the heart of Army country to honor the men and women who serve.
The University of Michigan appointed Biff Poggi as interim head coach after Sherrone Moore was terminated.
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
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.
