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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.
Texas Republicans pushed the state closer to a law that allows publicly-funded foster care and adoption agencies to refuse to place children with non-Christian, unmarried or gay prospective parents because of religious objections.
The Texas House voted 96-47 on legislation that bans a commonly used second-trimester abortion procedure, known as dilation and evacuation, similar to laws that courts have blocked in Alabama, Oklahoma, Kansas and Louisiana.
The bill passed Friday in the Texas House comes as more families statewide are not vaccinating their children.
The Texas House has rejected a Senate attempt to add a string of proposals meant to promote open government to a smaller but related bill.
He and other lawmakers, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and most of the police and fire associations called the compromise a victory.
About 1.1 million students ride Texas school buses per day.
Texas lawmakers are moving to finally abolish a provision allowing people to face jail time for selling unlabeled CDs.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is clamoring for a special legislative session unless the Texas House approves two bills that it was already expected to pass including a controversial 'bathroom bill.'
Abbott said prohibitions against racial profiling by police will be "strictly enforced" under the law.
Debate over usually benign State Bar rules has devolved into a bitter "religious liberty" fight in the Texas House.
The Texas House thought it had killed school vouchers. The Senate is resurrecting them.
A bill that could end school lunch shaming by creating standards to protect hungry school children gets a second chance in the Texas Legislature.
The path for Texas to enact its version of a North Carolina-style bathroom bill is poised to get far tougher after the Republican-controlled state House ran out the clock Thursday on a key midnight bill deadline.
"Most parties involved have agreed to concepts which provide the framework that will resolve major sticking points that have stalled progress," said Senator West.
Supporters of the ban say using the free speech zones actually prohibits speech by implying free expression is not allowed across the rest of campus.
The path for Texas to enact its version of a North Carolina-style bathroom bill is poised to get far tougher as the Republican-controlled state House closes in on a key midnight Thursday deadline to approve legislation.
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and council members said Wednesday they're hopeful about a conceptual agreement reached with the majority of police and fire associations over how to keep their troubled pension fund from going broke.
Many state-funded Texas adoption and foster care agencies routinely deny non-Christian, gay, and unmarried applicants on religious grounds — and legislation that got initial approval in the state House on Tuesday is designed to protect them from potential lawsuits from doing so.
The ACLU said Tuesday that Texas travelers should anticipate "the possible violation of their constitutional rights" if stopped by police.
State-funded adoption agencies backing Texas legislation that would sanction the rejection of prospective parents on religious grounds freely admit they already routinely deny non-Christian, gay, and unmarried applicants.
Robert Morris of Gateway Church in Southlake said that Gov. Greg Abbott contacted him and other church leaders, urging them to drum up support for the state's hotly debated 'bathroom bill.'
The departments conducting the review include police departments in Farmer's Branch, Carrollton, Grand Prairie, Irving, Garland and the Navarro County Sheriff's Department.
The Texas House has given preliminary approval to a bill limiting liability for insurance companies sued by policyholders following storm damage to property.
The Dallas Firefighters Association estimates it will lose 200 firefighters by the end of the fiscal year.
What started as a simple social media post turned into a Christmas miracle for hundreds of students in Fort Worth ISD.
The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Care 365 helps provide emergency financial assistance to these grandparents for things like mortgage payments and utility bills.
Just before 2 a.m. Monday, a 911 caller reported that "individuals were attempting to harm his family."
What started as a simple social media post turned into a Christmas miracle for hundreds of students in Fort Worth ISD.
CBS News Texas streamed the 2025 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival on CBSNewsTexas.com, the CBS News app and Pluto TV.
The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Care 365 helps provide emergency financial assistance to these grandparents for things like mortgage payments and utility bills.
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.
Daniel Hodges, a D.C. metropolitan police officer, says he's trying to block the whitewashing of the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, said "there's a deal to be had" on a plan to address health care costs after a pair of bills failed to secure enough support to advance in the Senate last week.
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released his own plan with the same goal but a different method of achieving it.
Dallas Congresswoman Crockett's entry into the U.S. Senate race shook up the Democratic primary in Texas.
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.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
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.
The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract.
The Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention before taking the field for their game at the Dallas Cowboys.
Green Bay Packers pass-rushing standout Micah Parsons has injured his left knee on a non-contact play.
Fernando Mendoza claimed 2,362 first place votes to nab the prize.
Diggs has missed seven games since suffering a concussion in an at-home accident.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their Los Angeles home Sunday, sources told CBS News, in what police are investigating as an apparent homicide.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
"Survivor" 48 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
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.
