Paxton to pay restitution, do community service, take ethics classes to avoid trial and have charges dropped
The Texas attorney general agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution as part of the agreement with prosecutors.
The Texas attorney general agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution as part of the agreement with prosecutors.
Critics of SB4 say it's a law that unfairly targets Latino and immigrant communities.
Dade Phelan spoke with reporters about the May 28 runoff after an official event at UT Dallas on Tuesday saying he's extremely confident in his position.
A "medical emergency" is one of the only exceptions in Texas for abortions.
A Dallas businessman and his wife wonder if their time on American soil will enter a criminal phase because of Texas Senate Bill 4.
Biden was quoted as saying, "The problem isn't just going back to where Trump had the country. It's where he wants to take us now."
Governor Abbott said he believes SB4 mirrors federal policy and Texas would just enforce what is already on the books.
Gov. Abbott told CBS News Texas that the Supreme Court's ruling on SB4 is "consequential," and acknowledged the ruling isn't conclusive.
Leaders with Dallas Responds, a well-known outreach program at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, are concerned about Senate Bill 4's enforcement and outcomes.
"SCOTUS temporarily halted enforcement of SB 4 but Texas is still using its authority to arrest illegal immigrants for criminal trespass and other violations of law," Abbott said via X Monday night.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Mike Rawlings is now the National Convention Chair of No Labels, a centrist organization and movement that hopes to be on the ballot in Texas and 30 states in two months.
One of the country's largest adult entertainment companies has shut down services in Texas.
The Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on frozen embryos raised questions and alarm across the country, including Texas.
Five Texas businesses are being sued by the Attorney General's Office.
SB4 is set to take effect on Wednesday.
Political reporter Jack Fink previews the next episode of Eye On Politics. Analysts say it will be an uphill climb for Allred to unseat Cruz in the biggest political contest in Texas this fall.
Dr. Austin Dennard was invited by North Texas Congressman Colin Allred, who's the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate.
The third most powerful Republican leader in the Texas Capitol is in a fight to save his political career.
T.C. Broadnax, the departing city manager of Dallas, is a contender to be the next city manager of Austin.
Several party nominations are advancing to runoffs on May 28.
She's trailing former President Donald Trump in the primary polls in Texas and other states.
"We want our voters to be secure in the fact that their elections are not tampered with, that there's no fraud occurring."
The impeachment of Ken Paxton and public money going into private schools are two big sticking points.
Primary election day in Texas is March 5, but it also ushers in the state's party convention process.
Arlington Police will hold a press conference Monday at 4 p.m. after a shooting involving an officer injured one person.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
Target joins other retailers and other major businesses moving to slash prices as inflation-weary consumers grow thriftier.
The timeframe for Wednesday looks to be more late afternoon and into the evening, while Thursday could be more scattered throughout the day.
Arlington Police will hold a press conference Monday at 4 p.m. after a shooting involving an officer injured one person.
Dallas Fire Rescue was called to Mountain Creek around 4:15 p.m. Sunday for a water rescue.
Early voting begins May 20 and ends May 24.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
Every year, thousands of guns once used by law enforcement officers are discovered at crime scenes, even as police work to keep firearms out of criminals' hands.
A Mesquite woman's dramatic fight to evict a squatter took center stage in Austin Wednesday, where the senate committee on local governments took up the issue.
Despite the state's famous "Don't mess with Texas" ad campaign, the TCEQ only investigated half of the complaints it received last year.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
An investigation found how a Fort Worth property worth $1.3 million, home to a massive pile of trash, owed less than $200 in property taxes.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Early voting begins May 20 and ends May 24.
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
One of the most interesting races in North Texas is for District 33, where Katrina Pierson, a former spokeswoman for former President Donald Trump, is trying to unseat incumbent Justin Holland.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
The City of Arlington has had its first sample to test positive in the area and will spray for prevention Wednesday night.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
Chuck Cooperstein, the voice of the Dallas Mavericks on the radio, said fans live in one of the most extraordinary confluences of professional sports events in North Texas history.
Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas are attempting to secure their ticket to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
The Dallas Mavericks are advancing in the NBA playoffs after a 117-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid.
The Dallas Stars are headed to the Western Conference Finals! Stars win against Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in double overtime.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Brittney and Cherelle Griner shared videos from their baby shower exclusively with "CBS Mornings."
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
Severe storms could return later in the week.
Any clouds and showers should mix out/diminish by 10 a.m. and the sunshine takes over after that.
The trial resumes Monday in New York. It is still unclear if the former president will testify in his 'hush money' trial.
The 18-year-old was pulled under the water while he was fishing with his father Sunday.
The 18-year-old was pulled under the water during a fishing trip with his father Sunday evening. The spillway remains closed Monday as the search continues.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!