Texas Senate Toughens Human Trafficking Penalties
The Texas Senate has voted to toughen penalties for human trafficking, including life sentences for repeat offenders.
The Texas Senate has voted to toughen penalties for human trafficking, including life sentences for repeat offenders.
There's been a compromise in Austin that may ease the financial strain for North Texas schools. It came as North Texas parents and students made the latest appeal, to use emergency funds, directly to the governor.
Gov. Rick Perry and House leaders have reached an agreement to use $3.2 billion from the state's reserve fund to close a deficit in the current budget.
They may be small, but school children have big voices. On Thursday students across the state wrote letters to legislators in Austin, asking them to save their schools.
One by one Tuesday, Fort Worth high school students asked the school board not to cut the district's program aimed at helping disadvantaged youngsters get on track to go to college.
Gov. Rick Perry is visiting Dallas and Tyler to tout his tough stand on budget cuts and what he calls a pro-business climate in Texas.
Plans for teacher layoffs are stirring panic from Houston to far West Texas.
The Texas House will begin debate on a resolution calling for a federal balanced budget amendment.
The Texas House is expected to vote on a bill that would require doctors to perform a sonogram before providing an abortion.
A House panel is debating several hot-button bills that could give police more power to enforce immigration laws.
The chairman of the Texas House budget committee filed a bill late Monday proposing to spend $4.3 billion from the state's Rainy Day Fund to make up for the current budget deficit, a move many conservatives oppose.
The latest news from the state capitol in Austin.
The Texas Senate hears debate on a bill that would require doctors to conduct a sonogram before performing an abortion.
Governor Perry hit a lot of topics in his State of the State address Tuesday. The budget, the border, higher education and lawsuit reform all made it into the speech.
KRLD's Austin Bureau reporter Robert Wood has his ear to the happenings down at the Capitol and over at the Governor's Mansion.
Gov. Rick Perry will ask the Legislature on Tuesday to indefinitely suspend funding for four Texas agencies.
One notable Texan quietly left the state before the ice and rolling blackouts wreaked havoc: Governor Rick Perry. Perry is on a swing through California to participate in events paying tribute to former President Reagan.
When Texas began testing tens of thousands of high school athletes for steroids, the goal was to stop teens from taking dangerous performance-enhancing drugs. The death of a 17-year-old baseball player in a Dallas suburb had drawn national attention to the hazard.
Many Senate Democrats lambasted the legislative priorities of those across the aisle Tuesday, just four days after Gov. Rick Perry declared the voter ID bill to be an emergency issue that can be voted on immediately.
Texas Republicans are making a hard push to require voters to show photo identification before casting their ballots.
Speculation for the 2012 Presidential election is underway and one poll is showing how President Obama would fare in Texas. Public Policy Polling surveyed Texas voters earlier this month.
The Texas Senate on Monday begins debate on a bill to require voters to produce an official identification card when they vote.
KRLD's Austin Bureau Chief Robert Wood has a look at what's making news around the capitol during the early days of the 82nd Legislature.
Figures were released Tuesday in Austin, the same day Gov. Rick Perry was sworn in for another four-year term.
Texas Governor Rick Perry has taken the oath office for an unprecedented third full term. Perry begins perhaps his most tumultuous stint as governor as the state faces a massive budget shortfall.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
Kendy Howard was found dead in her bathtub. While dispatched as a suicide, clues at the scene made Kootenai County authorities suspicious.
From food to rides, the fair has all kinds of new things this year.
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
Kendy Howard was found dead in her bathtub. While dispatched as a suicide, clues at the scene made Kootenai County authorities suspicious.
Amber Guyger, who shot and killed Jean in September 2018, attracted national attention and sparked protests around the city.
She excelled at Trinity High School, where her shot put and discus records remain 35 years after she set them.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Recent polling reveals most Texans are worried about climate change even as some lawmakers downplay the concern.
CBS News Texas found that property owners claimed their land was used for livestock, resulting in a huge tax break.
In March, the 9-county region around Dallas transitioned its foster care services to a private organization.
In most states, those who wish to vote have more than one option that makes it easier and more convenient to register or update their registration than in past years.
Eye on Politics Reporter Jack Fink spoke with Dallas County Republican Party Chair Lt. Colonel Allen West, Ret. and Dallas County Democratic Party Chair, Kardal Coleman about the Senate and presidential races and the upcoming CBS News Vice-Presidential debate between Democratic Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and Republican Senator JD Vance of Ohio.
Dr. Ben Voth, SMU Debate Professor and Director of Debate tells Jack Fink what he expects as the candidates square off and what each needs to do to win.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
There will be productions from around the world, food, music and dancing.
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, a Fort Worth ballet company is celebrating through dance by blending classical ballet with the vibrant culture of Spain.
The chill of a Dallas Stars game at the American Airlines Center will transform into the warmth of Latin culture.
Cultura Markets organizer Mariah Zurita has created a community of local business owners showcasing their culture.
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
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.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases of the new COVID-19 variant XEC were reported in Virginia.
The American Cancer Society says about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
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.
The defensive standout was injured late in the fourth quarter as the Cowboys tried to preserve a five-point lead.
The CBS Sports Texas team all believe that the Cowboys will defeat the Giants in Week 4.
It's moment nearly 400 days in the making.
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Currently, there is no known cure, but a variety of medications can provide relief.
The Cowboys are at the New York Giants in their first NFC East game Thursday night.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
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.