Texas AG investigates Chinese AI firm DeepSeek over privacy, security concerns
Paxton expressed concerns that DeepSeek is a proxy for the Chinese Communist Party to undermine American AI dominance and steal data.
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Paxton expressed concerns that DeepSeek is a proxy for the Chinese Communist Party to undermine American AI dominance and steal data.
The speaker assigns committee chairmanships and can push for a bill's passage or kill it.
The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Tuesday and as part of passing a budget, lawmakers will consider what to do with the projected $20 billion surplus.
A number of House Republicans from around North Texas joined Paxton in backing David Cook.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman via telemedicine.
As school districts struggle to control the spread online exploitation among their students, Texas lawmakers could consider banning social media from minors along with other measures in the upcoming legislative session.
The Texas Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in a whistleblower lawsuit at the heart of impeachment charges brought against him in 2023.
Dallas voters passed Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.
In the texts, Leach reportedly asked the judge to reconsider Roberson's case, whose execution has now been postponed.
Texas has sued a Dallas doctor for allegedly providing gender-affirming care to transgender youths, marking a significant enforcement of recent Republican-driven bans.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to continue the legal battle.
"You're going to see several layers of security when you're at the fair."
The Attorney General can ask the Texas Supreme Court to review the case.
The City of Dallas says the gun ban is all about the safety of fairgoers. Attorney General Ken Paxton says it's a violation of Texans' rights.
Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the State Fair of Texas and the city of Dallas late last month over the fair's policy that prohibits most visitors from carrying guns or other weapons.
The hearing on Thursday is set to challenge the State Fair of Texas' decision to ban guns this year.
Paxton accused the federal government of attempting to "undermine" the state's law enforcement capabilities.
"Neither the City of Dallas nor the State Fair of Texas can infringe on Texans' right to self-defense," the Attorney General said.
In a letter first obtained by CBS News, LULAC requested that the Justice Department investigate Paxton's office for Voting Rights Act violations.
Lawsuit alleges GM is signing up car owners for its OnStar system without notifying them that data is being sold to insurers.
The Texas Attorney General says the State Fair of Texas' new gun policy violates state law.
The family of Anthony Johnson Jr. is speaking out after AG Paxton ruled that the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office can withhold video showing his in-custody death.
The two leaders said the barrier, if allowed when the ongoing legal dispute is completed, will help stop unwanted migration into the state.
A Texas judge has ruled against the state attorney general in his effort to shut down a migrant shelter in El Paso that he claimed encourages illegal migration.
With many students on spring break, local health departments are preparing for the possible spread of measles.
This decision came during the Feb. 17 board meeting, which fell on a school holiday.
On Tuesday, highs are forecasted to reach the lower 80s, driven by a strong southerly wind.
With North Texas experiencing a construction boom, the opportunities for women in the field are growing like never before.
The House is considering a $1 billion bill that would allow up to 100,000 students in Texas to attend private schools.
With many students on spring break, local health departments are preparing for the possible spread of measles.
This decision came during the Feb. 17 board meeting, which fell on a school holiday.
On Tuesday, highs are forecasted to reach the lower 80s, driven by a strong southerly wind.
With North Texas experiencing a construction boom, the opportunities for women in the field are growing like never before.
The House is considering a $1 billion bill that would allow up to 100,000 students in Texas to attend private schools.
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
Three staff members spoke on the condition of anonymity to share messages and pictures that were exchanged after a report of raw chicken.
The reunion has been nearly three years in the making.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The city helped a state lawmaker develop new ways to crack down on illicit businesses.
The dispute will be heard by the Supreme Court in its next term, which begins in October.
Prosecutors said Ryan Routh methodically plotted to kill Trump for weeks, before aiming a rifle through shrubs as Trump played golf last September at his golf club.
As Trump's trade war looms over Canada, the ruling Liberal Party has chosen veteran economist Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau.
Air Force fighter jets intercepted aircraft flying near Donald Trump's Florida home twice over the weekend.
"The president of the United States did not say it has ended. He said it is paused," said U.S. envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The outbreak is in nine counties in the southern plains. Three of those counties are in the district the speaker represents.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused his department's top communications official of quitting to avoid being fired.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
Overall effectiveness against flu hospitalization was still high, the CDC said.
Another retailer is relocating its headquarters to Plano.
The family that owns a parcel of land the historic building stands on agreed to donate it to the city.
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.
The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter's recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Tournament MVP Hailey Van Lith had 20 points, as top-seeded TCU beat No. 2 seed Baylor 64-59.
The Dallas Mavericks could be down to seven healthy players as an injured list continues to grow.
Dallas' Kessler Edwards and Dwight Powell went to the locker room after their heads collided chasing a loose ball late in the third quarter.
Xavier Worthy was taken into custody Friday on a count of third-degree felony assault. However, prosecutors Saturday declined to pursue the case.
"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Fans could hardly contain themselves when rock icon Kid Rock took the stage in Fort Worth Wednesday morning.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
