Activist Says Too Many Hispanics In Texas Legislature
A well known immigration activist has come under fire for suggesting the reason Texas hasn't passed an Arizona-style immigration crackdown is there are too many Hispanics in the legislature.
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A well known immigration activist has come under fire for suggesting the reason Texas hasn't passed an Arizona-style immigration crackdown is there are too many Hispanics in the legislature.
Lawmakers are hoping for a quick resolution to the school finance jam that sparked the special session. Public hearings on a handful of budget-related bills started Thursday, just two days after the special session convened.
The Texas Senate convened a special session Tuesday, met for 30 minutes then adjourned to start drafting new bills. One of the goals of the session - for lawmakers to take another stab at making drastic cuts to public school funding.
The Texas Legislature has passed along largely party lines a state budget that cuts billions from public schools, state universities and health care.
A plan to offer property owners tax breaks for water conservation is making its way past lawmakers as most of Texas struggles with drought.
In a bill passed Tuesday, owners of a dog that kills a child under 18 or an adult over 65 can be charged with a first degree felony.
A state lawmaker wants the Texas attorney general to consider whether private money given to public institutions, including large sums tied up in lucrative athletic contracts, should be controlled by legislators.
A plan to rename the Railroad Commission of Texas has been derailed -- for now.
The Texas Legislature is trying again to push forward legislation targeting illegal immigration.
Patti Weinbrenner has suffered her share of setbacks. In 2005, Weinbrenner lost her Richardson home to a massive fire. This week, she suffered yet another setback.
Alex Flores is the mother of two boys who are both autistic. "I dread the day that someone calls one of my children retard" says Flores.
As school districts around the state try desperately to close their budget gaps, a lot is at stake including jobs and higher taxes.
The Texas House has approved a bill requiring residents to show photo identification before voting.
"My fear is that this bill is not going to increase the integrity of elections, but instead is going to keep legitimately eligible Texans from the polls."
In a state that offers meager funding for mental health, law enforcement officers across Texas have performed the duties of psychologists and social workers.
The Texas Youth Commission and Texas Juvenile Probation Commission will likely be one agency at the end of the legislative session.
The House Transportation Committee will consider legislation to institute a statewide ban on texting while driving.
The Texas House has given tentative approval to a bill requiring sonograms before abortions.
Outside the rhetoric-filled hallways of the state capitol, students, parents and school administrators struggled to have their voices heard.
The Texas House ended debate on the controversial sonogram bill with the author sending it back to committee. The bill is expected to come back for debate Thursday.
A controversial piece of new legislation could cost drivers their ride if they are caught without a license.
Actress Eva Longoria lobbied lawmakers and spoke at a rally on behalf of the mentally disabled on Tuesday. She said if the Legislature passed proposed cuts in services it would bring "shame on Texas.''
The latest news from the state capitol in Austin.
Inside the Texas legislative loop some lawmakers, including Governor Perry, say we're not in a budget crisis...that we just need to find ways to trim $15 billion worth of fat.
About 250 people from North Texas will travel to Austin Tuesday on buses, trying to rally against dozens of legislative bills they view as "inhumane."
Late Friday evening, the Celina ISD released the findings of an external independent investigation after the arrest of middle school coach Caleb Elliott.
A man suspected in a series of cold case sexual assaults in California and Texas was arrested this week near Houston, authorities announced Friday.
The long‑vacant Jefferson Boulevard landmark is being restored into mixed‑income housing and community‑focused commercial space.
In a rare on‑camera interview, the acting director of the ICE Dallas Field Office discusses morale, cooperation with Texas agencies and questions about agent preparedness.
Eight finalists delivered moving speeches on hope, justice, and leadership during the district's annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
Late Friday evening, the Celina ISD released the findings of an external independent investigation after the arrest of middle school coach Caleb Elliott.
A man suspected in a series of cold case sexual assaults in California and Texas was arrested this week near Houston, authorities announced Friday.
The long‑vacant Jefferson Boulevard landmark is being restored into mixed‑income housing and community‑focused commercial space.
In a rare on‑camera interview, the acting director of the ICE Dallas Field Office discusses morale, cooperation with Texas agencies and questions about agent preparedness.
Eight finalists delivered moving speeches on hope, justice, and leadership during the district's annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
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.
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.
Democratic candidate for State Senate District 9 Taylor Rehmet discusses his campaign and priorities for the position.
Republican candidate for State Senate District 9 Leigh Wambsganss discusses her campaign and priorities for Republican voters.
Democratic State Rep. and U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico discusses his campaign with Eye on Politics Jack Fink. He says that, in the general election, voters should consider electability.
The number of ICE detainees exceeded 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal DHS data obtained by CBS News.
The Justice Department says it also added about 80 more attorneys this week to help review the Epstein files to be released.
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.
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.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
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.
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive first look inside the new Buffalo Bills stadium to see what makes it unique.
The Mavs were without rookie Cooper Flagg, who was out with an ankle injury.
Airion Simmons is charged with wire fraud and bribery.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
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.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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.
