Texas leaders strike a deal on property tax relief for homeowners, businesses
Those over 65 and the disabled would receive an additional $60,000 this year, up from $10,000.
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Those over 65 and the disabled would receive an additional $60,000 this year, up from $10,000.
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.
Evans said voters like the direction of the city and pushed back against partisan politics being a part of the campaign.
It's been five years since state lawmakers increased the per-student funding for public schools.
Democrats and Republicans from North Texas tell CBS News Texas how they feel about President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.
Saturday is Election Day in Texas, with mayoral races, council races and bond elections across the state.
Where to vote, when to vote, what you need in order to vote and what's on the ballot.
Texas lawmakers advanced a bill to change the language in the state's abortion laws in an effort to clarify when doctors are allowed to perform an abortion during a medical emergency.
When it comes to controversial tariffs, Sen. Cruz said President Trump could go down two very different paths.
The CBS News Texas I-Team has uncovered a pattern of complaints within the industry, and now the problem has caught the attention of Texas state lawmakers.
"We as faith leaders are not going to be silent, we are going to speak up."
Governor Greg Abbott signed the first bill of the legislative session at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Sen. Cornyn has vowed he will push for President Trump's agenda just as he did during his first term in office.
Jack Fink spoke with Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for "Eye On Politics."
The controversial school choice bill allows for taxpayer money to be used to help qualifying students pay for private school tuition.
Sources tell the AP that the Houston-area Republican met with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and political director James Blair.
It was approved nearly one week ago by the House in a historic vote.
A bill in the Texas House could cut funding for Dallas' public transportation.
Democrats in the House are now looking to the next election, where they hope Republicans will pay a political price.
Housing finance corporations were created to address affordable housing needs. But many say they're being abused.
For decades, local governments have used HFCs to create affordable housing. But recently, developers have found some small towns willing to go far beyond their limits to broker deals all across the state.
CBS News Texas followed various lawmakers throughout the day of the vote for SB2, including nearly 11 hours of debate over the bill.
The House will take a final vote later on Thursday. The bill will then go to the Texas Senate.
Nate Paul, whose relationship with Paxton was at the center of his historic impeachment trial, was sentenced for lying to a financial institution.
