Texas House's weekend off means key Senate bills die after missing a legislative deadline
The free weekend for state representatives means an untold number of bills can no longer be considered.
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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.
In this week's episode: Allred challenges Cruz, municipal elections are this weekend and retired teachers in Texas are likely getting a cost-of-living adjustment.
Some local Democratic party activists tells CBS News Texas they believe Allred is their best candidate to defeat incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
Both Politico and the Dallas Morning News are quoting various sources saying an announcement will happen as early as this week.
Allred hosted a roundtable at the University of Texas at Dallas, advocating for the CHIPS and Science Act. Hours later, reports started coming out, saying he is running against Sen. Ted Cruz.
A state bill that would eliminate paper license plates in Texas took a big step forward today, with the passage of House Bill 718.
A new bill being considered by state lawmakers says Texas schools could offer stipends of up $25,000 to teachers or other staff members who opt to be armed on campus.
A bill advancing in the Texas Legislature would limit local government regulations in an effort to make it easier for businesses to operate throughout the state.
For the first time ever, Texas lawmakers are holding serious conversations on how they could legalize marijuana for adult recreational use.
Under SB 990, voters would instead be required to cast their ballots only in their precincts on Election Day.
Texas House Democrats are set to hold rallies in Plano and other cities Saturday to protest against Republican bills they say will pull the state backwards.
The Texas Senate passed its school security bill, SB 11, unanimously Wednesday afternoon, 31-0.
Crystal Mason's illegal voting case is at the heart of the debate. She's the Tarrant County woman convicted of illegal voting during the 2016 presidential election and sentenced to five years in state prison.
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick drew a political line in the sand Thursday over key differences with the House on how to lower Texans' property tax bills. "The math doesn't work."
Ahmed Habib Fadi Dwabe first drew attention at age 9, when he grew his hair to donate to a child with cancer.
The complex has more than 300 units.
Prosecutors allege a name change helped conceal prior criminal charges and employment discipline during the district's hiring process.
On Capitol Hill this week, victims' families urged Congress to take action more than a year and a half after various cameras caught the horrific mid-air collision between the Army Blackhawk helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342 near Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC.
The children, who were present when the shooting took place, were not hurt.
Ahmed Habib Fadi Dwabe first drew attention at age 9, when he grew his hair to donate to a child with cancer.
The complex has more than 300 units.
Prosecutors allege a name change helped conceal prior criminal charges and employment discipline during the district's hiring process.
On Capitol Hill this week, victims' families urged Congress to take action more than a year and a half after various cameras caught the horrific mid-air collision between the Army Blackhawk helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342 near Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC.
The children, who were present when the shooting took place, were not hurt.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson breaks down the escalating Texas U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. With Republican groups pouring millions into ads supporting Paxton, can the spending and negative messaging change the race, or will voters stay focused on the economy and cost of living?
Should Texas continue using Flock license plate cameras, or do they give law enforcement too much power to track people? Democratic Texas Attorney General candidate and Dallas state Sen. Nathan Johnson sits down one-on-one with Eye on Politics to discuss the growing debate over Flock cameras and automated license plate readers.
Should Texas continue using Flock license plate cameras, or do they pose too great a risk to Texans' privacy? Republican Texas Attorney General candidate and state Sen. Mayes Middleton sits down one-on-one with Jack Fink to discuss the growing controversy surrounding Flock cameras and automated license plate readers across Texas.
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
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.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Wings have tied the franchise record for wins in a season, with three games remaining.
Four Boyd High School football players face felony charges after police say they hazed and injured a 14-year-old teammate in a locker room.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Dozens from across the country traveled to compete in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, featuring some of the top Power 4 programs and HBCUs.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
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.
