Gov. Abbott names interim attorney general after Paxton impeachment
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.
Thousands gathered along Southern roadsides, often in unusually chilly weather, to watch the monks' quiet procession that began in late October.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Testing that measures student growth during the school year shows significant improvements in FWISD.
According to posts on her daughter's Facebook page, Price had been battling cancer.
TxDOT said it's developing the plan to "guide future investment decisions" for all on-system roadways in Fort Worth, and the input from residents is a key factor.
Thousands gathered along Southern roadsides, often in unusually chilly weather, to watch the monks' quiet procession that began in late October.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Testing that measures student growth during the school year shows significant improvements in FWISD.
According to posts on her daughter's Facebook page, Price had been battling cancer.
TxDOT said it's developing the plan to "guide future investment decisions" for all on-system roadways in Fort Worth, and the input from residents is a key factor.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
Democratic leaders a say White House proposal doesn't make the grade as they demand new restrictions on ICE and threaten a shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The U.S. military struck its 39th alleged drug-carrying boat on Monday, killing two people and leaving one survivor who is now the focus of a search-and-rescue effort.
"I offered him a chance to apologize, and he declined to do that," said Allred.
U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess said "there is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better," a day after President Trump lashed out at him.
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.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
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.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
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.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
When the stage is big and the lights are at their brightest, Brooksby's superpower is on full display.
U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess said "there is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better," a day after President Trump lashed out at him.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
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.
