How a conversation turned into a law that prevents 'surprise billing'
Thousands of bills have been filed for this legislative session. So how do lawmakers decide what issues to focus on first? It many cases, it starts with one person.
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Thousands of bills have been filed for this legislative session. So how do lawmakers decide what issues to focus on first? It many cases, it starts with one person.
Before more than 400 people at the Dallas Regional Chamber luncheon in Dallas, Governor Greg Abbott praised the state's and the region's success in attracting new jobs.
Five women, including two from North Texas, have filed a lawsuit against the state saying the ban on most abortions has put their lives at risk.
A new bill in the Texas Legislature would make it easier for federal authorities to identify 18- to 20-year-olds who should not be allowed to buy a gun.
You could say Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is doing the political equivalent of the Texas two-step.
At the Texas Capitol Tuesday, top school safety officials told lawmakers about the results of the first random intruder detection audits conducted at schools across the state.
Advocates say they are hopeful that marijuana use will become a less serious crime.
A new bill to stiffen penalties for illegal voting in Texas has been approved by a Senate committee and sent to the full Senate.
A new bill to stiffen penalties for illegal voting in Texas has been approved by a Senate committee and sent to the full Senate.
A new bill would cut the state's portion of the sales tax from 6.25% to 5.75% – which could save you money on a variety of goods, including big ticket items.
Consumers say they like the idea.
At the Texas Capitol Friday, Democratic state lawmakers gave Governor Greg Abbott's school choice proposal an "F."
The U.S. Justice Department in Washington has now assigned its Public Integrity Section to conduct the criminal investigation into Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Governor Greg Abbott said "the state of our state has never been more exceptional."
In Abbott's nearly 30 minute address, he mentioned issues from the fentanyl crisis to school safety.
One of the reasons his address is significant is because this is where the Governor lays out his priority issues or emergency items for state lawmakers.
One of the reasons his address is significant is because this is where the Governor lays out his priority issues or emergency items for state lawmakers.
When asked if he supports it personally, Phelan said, "No, I don't think it's proper use of taxpayers' dollars."
Texas could ultimately be home to seven casino destination resorts, including two in the Dallas-Fort Worth area under new legislation filed by State Representative Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, claiming a new immigration program the president announced last month is illegal.
Some state lawmakers are criticizing a recommended plan by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to make the state's electric grid more reliable as the population continues to grow.
In what is an emerging theme at the Texas Capitol, key Republican leaders and lawmakers say they want to "rein-in" district attorneys in Texas who disregard state law.
The Republican majority in the Texas House and Senate have now formally proposed spending billions of dollars in relief from rising property tax bills across the state.
It's the latest step to limit access to the service after Gov. Greg Abbott directed state agencies to ban the app on government-issued devices citing cybersecurity risks.
Homeowners aren't the only ones pushing Texas lawmakers to give them a break on their property taxes.
Passengers at DFW say they were blindsided by widespread cancellations and uncertainty amid a possible permanent shutdown of Spirit Airlines.
Pastor Albert Oliveira and his family were forced to leave the U.S. amid an R‑1 visa backlog. A policy change allowed them to return far sooner than expected.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Police say the incident is part of ongoing efforts to stop drug trafficking through Dallas Love Field.
Authorities say the pair face Class A misdemeanor assault charges after an April incident at a Ridge Road business.
Passengers at DFW say they were blindsided by widespread cancellations and uncertainty amid a possible permanent shutdown of Spirit Airlines.
Pastor Albert Oliveira and his family were forced to leave the U.S. amid an R‑1 visa backlog. A policy change allowed them to return far sooner than expected.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Police say the incident is part of ongoing efforts to stop drug trafficking through Dallas Love Field.
Authorities say the pair face Class A misdemeanor assault charges after an April incident at a Ridge Road business.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Republican Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz discusses the SCOTUS decisions on two redistricting cases in Texas and Louisiana. "The Supreme Court is right that the Constitution protects all of us regardless of race, and moving towards a colorblind society is a good thing." He also discusses the third attempted assassination on President Trump." This is the third attempted assassination of Donald Trump in the last two years, and it is horrific."
U.S. Representative Pat Fallon, R-Frisco, was one of the members of Congress who sat on a task force following the first two assassination attempts on President Trump in 2024. He tells Jack Fink what was asked then and what he will be asking now that there has been a third attempted assassination on President Trump. "There's got to be accountability set," said Fallon. "The outer perimeter is always going to be the most dangerous, so what was the outer perimeter, and were these guests going through magnetometers?"
Democratic U.S. Representative Marc Veasey of Fort Worth denounced the Louisiana v. Callais ruling by the nation's highest court on Wednesday. The ruling increased restrictions on the use of race when drawing congressional, state legislative, and other districts. Veasey also discusses his thoughts on the third attempted assassination of President Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with two counts arising out a now-deleted image he shared on Instagram that showed seashells arranged to read "86 47."
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
CBS Texas is returning as an official partner this year.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Quinn Hughes led Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years, scoring twice in the Wild's 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
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.
