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Consequences face Republicans who voted against education savings accounts
While Democrats are united against this, Republicans in the House remain divided.
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While Democrats are united against this, Republicans in the House remain divided.
Additional funding for public schools and teacher pay raises remain in doubt after the Texas House rejected a provision that included education savings accounts.
21 Republicans voted with all 63 Democrats in the House to strip the policy that would have provided $10,000 per student per year to attend private or religious school.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
On Friday, the Texas House took a big step toward passing a controversial bill that would provide taxpayer money for some students to attend private school.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) talks about border security bills legislators look to pass in the fourth special session.
Regina Montoya, the co-chair of the Presidente Council, Biden-Harris Campaign talks about the the recent polls showing Biden trails Trump and the 2024 election.
During the fourth special session at the Texas Capitol, lawmakers in the House and Senate are poised to quickly pass identical border security bills.
Texans are making their voices heard on issues including property tax bill reform, high-dollar bond packages for local school districts, and $1 billion for the creation of a new Texas Water Fund.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
It will be an end of a political era in Fort Worth.
The governor said his announcement comes after productive discussions with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan.
Harris County Judge Andrea Beall announced the court date during a hearing Monday morning.
Less than two months after he was acquitted of wrongdoing in his impeachment trial, Paxton is returning to court for a securities fraud case.
"He's a conservative and he's just a good man, and you ask anybody in our conference, they will always talk about just how good a man he is," Republican Congressman Jake Ellzey said.
He was acquitted of wrongdoing in his impeachment trial. But the attorney general now faces a long-delayed criminal case.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
The majority of retired teachers in Texas haven't gotten one in nearly 20 years.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Jack Fink breaks down the week's biggest political headlines in a new episode of Eye on Politics.
Jack Fink talks one on one with Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz on the latest out of Israel. They also discuss Cruz running for re-election and Senate Bill 1.
Jack Fink breaks down the week's biggest political headlines in a new episode of Eye on Politics.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Members of Congress from North Texas are speaking out about the historic vote to oust Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.
Season 26 of the popular CBS series premieres at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
A tree, located between the Trump rally shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight, according to a CBS News analysis.
In an interview with BET News, Biden said he'd reevaluate his decision to run "if doctors came to me and said you got this problem."
A man who attempted to meet a "kid" for sex in exchange for Skittles and whisky could face up to life in prison.
Season 26 of the popular CBS series premieres at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
A tree, located between the Trump rally shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight, according to a CBS News analysis.
In an interview with BET News, Biden said he'd reevaluate his decision to run "if doctors came to me and said you got this problem."
A man who attempted to meet a "kid" for sex in exchange for Skittles and whisky could face up to life in prison.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
In an interview with BET News, Biden said he'd reevaluate his decision to run "if doctors came to me and said you got this problem."
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
"He was millimeters away from having his life expunged ... I'm sure the ear doesn't feel well," Eric Trump told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
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.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
Witt was the No. 2 overall pick by the Royals in 2019 out of Colleyville Heritage High School, about 15 miles north of the Rangers' stadium.
The defending champions won seven of their last 10 games to enter the All-Star break in third place in the AL West.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A shower is possible on Wednesday.
The school board voted to approve the contract and evaluation for Angelica Ramsey. The board did not give exact details on what the vote entailed.
Temperatures could drop to the upper 80s!
Kat Dunn sits down with Madison Sawyer and Scott Padgett ahead of the premiere of Big Brother season 26.
CenterPoint customers are upset with the energy company for not fixing power lines days after Hurricane Beryl slammed the Texas coast.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
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.