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John Scott, who recently served as Texas Secretary of State, will temporarily serve as attorney general pending a trial in the state Senate.
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John Scott, who recently served as Texas Secretary of State, will temporarily serve as attorney general pending a trial in the state Senate.
Gov. Greg Abbott is siding with the property tax relief bill passed by the Texas House Tuesday evening.
Lawmakers spent the first day of the special session discussing property tax relief.
Governor Greg Abbott has called for the special session as the regular session came to an end.
Since being impeached, Paxton has been suspended from his job as the state's top cop.
The legislative session may be over, but lawmakers aren't finished yet. Governor Greg Abbott called a special session to focus on property tax relief and human trafficking.
When asked by political reporter Jack Fink if the board of managers had an opinion on whether TX Sen. Angela Paxton should recuse herself from the impeachment trial, TX Rep. Andrew Murr said he did not have a comment.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill prohibiting race-based hair discrimination in Texas workplaces, schools and housing policies.
Political reporter Jack Fink travels to Austin following a Texas House Committee's recommendation that Attorney General Ken Paxton be impeached.
Investigators hired by the committee spent more than three hours discussing their findings.
Senator Roland Gutierrez is one of the most vocal critics of the law enforcement response to the school and Governor Greg Abbott's gun policies at the Texas Capitol.
One year after the deadly massacre in Uvalde, new bills are advancing in the Texas Legislature that will require school districts to comply with the state's safety and security requirements.
On Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called on House Speaker Dade Phelan to resign after accusing him of presiding over the House while intoxicated.
The free weekend for state representatives means an untold number of bills can no longer be considered.
State lawmakers are under pressure to move bills out of committee before time runs out this legislative session. Included in the rush: HB 178, which would eliminate virtually all temporary license plates in Texas.
Ten days after the deadly mass shooting in Allen, State Representative Jeff Leach, R-Allen urged lawmakers on the House floor to pass a bill that will allow the state to comply with a new federal law.
Members of the group Collin County Parents Against Gun Violence said they are hoping they can still make a difference and convince lawmakers to pass gun reform bills.
The deadly mass shooting in Allen has heightened the debate over gun reform during the final weeks of the regular legislative session at the Texas Capitol.
During a news conference just after sunrise Monday, the Governor held a news conference with military aircraft as the backdrop. "We are deploying a new National Guard unit. It's called Texas Tactical Border Force."
In dramatic fashion, the Texas House on Thursday gave final approval to legislation that would let voters decide whether to legalize online sports betting across the state.
Gun reform activists were encouraged Monday after the House Community Safety Select committee approved House Bill 2744 on the last day legislation could be approved by a committee.
In a move that surprised gun reform activists, a Texas House committee voted for House Bill 2744 Monday and sent it to the full chamber.
In a move that surprised gun reform activists, a Texas House committee voted for House Bill 2744 Monday and sent it to the full chamber.
On May 6, North Texans went to the polls to vote in municipal elections on May 6. Here are election results.
A North Texas State Representative may be forced out of the Legislature.
A 14-year-old boy has died after being shot by another teen in North Dallas last week, police said.
U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen is reviewing changes made to the program by the Biden administration.
Police officers have a lot of work to do to rebuild their public image – but the Grand Prairie Police Department has found an unusual way to do it.
U.S. officials are preparing to distribute 1,250 appointments each day to migrants in Mexico so they can present themselves at ports of entry for an opportunity to be allowed to seek asylum.
American Airlines says it will appeal a court ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue.
A 14-year-old boy has died after being shot by another teen in North Dallas last week, police said.
U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen is reviewing changes made to the program by the Biden administration.
Police officers have a lot of work to do to rebuild their public image – but the Grand Prairie Police Department has found an unusual way to do it.
U.S. officials are preparing to distribute 1,250 appointments each day to migrants in Mexico so they can present themselves at ports of entry for an opportunity to be allowed to seek asylum.
American Airlines says it will appeal a court ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue.
In the past year since 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, frustrations have mounted and pleas to lawmakers have grown.
On any given night in Dallas, 400 girls are trafficked on the streets according to New Friends New Life, a North Texas human trafficking advocacy group.
With thousands of trucks loaded with hazard material making their way through the Dallas-Fort Worth area every day, a single road accident could be disastrous for nearby neighborhoods.
The overlapping of extreme ideologies is most often seen and fueled online.
When you dial 911, chances are you're not thinking about how much the ambulance ride will cost. When it comes to time pay, many insured Americans are blindsided with a surprise medical bill.
U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen is reviewing changes made to the program by the Biden administration.
Only one of the Republican presidential candidates has a vote to cast on the suspension of the debt limit.
John Scott, who recently served as Texas Secretary of State, will temporarily serve as attorney general pending a trial in the state Senate.
Political reporter, Jack Fink, speaks with SMU Political Science Professor, Matthew Wilson, about the standoff at the Texas Capitol over property tax relief bills.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma.
While the damage was mild compared to the major Texas freeze of 2021, the full scope may not be clear until after Jan. 1, one company owner pointed out, with many people still out of town for the holiday.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Last winter as COVID-19 was winding down, a little-known virus that causes many of the same symptoms was making picking up steam.
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
Researchers confirmed what many of us already suspect, that mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others.
The decline in the number of people smoking is countered by a rise in the use of vape products.
The union and the airline have been negotiating on a new contract since 2019, and earlier this month the pilots announced they had voted to authorize a strike.
According to a release from the SWAPA, 99% of the votes were in favor of a strike.
The vote isn't likely to lead to an immediate walkout, but airline unions believe strike votes increase their leverage at the bargaining table
Tesla cut prices on its entire U.S. electric vehicle model lineup for the third time this year in an apparent effort to lure more buyers amid rising interest rates.
The CEO of Southwest Airlines is seeing his compensation nearly double after getting promoted to the top job, with the airline's directors looking past a meltdown over the Christmas holiday.
The Dallas Stars set a promising foundation in their first season with coach Pete DeBoer.
Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and Jake Marisnick followed with a run-scoring single in his Tigers debut, leading Detroit over the Texas Rangers 3-2.
Jonah Heim drove in four runs, Josh Jung homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night to improve to 35-19, the best record in franchise history at the one-third mark.
William Karlsson scored two goals and had an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights advanced to their second Stanley Cup Final with a 6-0 rout over Dallas.
The Western Conference Final isn't over yet, and suddenly feels much different.
Gene Jones, wife of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, says the construction of the stadium led her to a love affair with art that is changing lives.
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
Disney's Galactic Starcruiser is about to take its final voyage.
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
Previously only students in grades 6-12 were required to carry clear backpacks. For next school year, that policy will apply to everyone. The district says the policy is meant to enhance safety. Kennedi Walker reports.
The City of Dallas is raising its Pride Month Flag today at City Hall and Love Field. Nick Starling reports.
The city of Dallas will celebrate the beginning of Pride Month this morning. SNAP fraud victims could receive refunds to replace stolen benefits.
High of 90F, low of 71F. Winds will be calm.
Police officers have a lot of work to do to rebuild their public image – but the Grand Prairie Police Department has found an unusual way to do it.
Parts of North Texas saw hail Friday evening.
Highland Park High School students teamed up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
The care team on the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health hospitals dressed up these little snuggle bunnies to make the Easter holiday special.
Users sent in their own photos and video of the severe storms that rolled through on April 2.
The CMT Awards will be broadcasted live from the Moody Center in Austin on Sunday, April 2, on CBS News Texas starting at 7 p.m. It will also be available for live and on-demand streaming on Paramount Plus.