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More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.
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More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.
Texas' quorum standoff stretched into a third day Wednesday as Democrats continued to boycott the House to block a redistricting vote.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sues to remove the alleged "ringleader" of the Democratic walkout from office amid a redistricting showdown. In a one-on-one interview with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink Tuesday following the filing, Democratic State Representative and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Gene Wu was defiant. "I have very few words about how dumb this is," said Wu.
The lawmakers fled the Lone Star State to prevent a vote on the Republican led legislature's effort to redraw congressional districts.
Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, the Democratic Caucus Chair, removed from office.
The House is going to meet again Friday afternoon in an attempt to make quorum.
The DOJ published a list of "sanctuary" jurisdictions, vowing to sue them for limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents.
The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas to Bill and Hillary Clinton and former Justice Department officials for testimony about Jeffrey Epstein.
Republican Texas Rep. Mitch Little of Lewisville discusses House Democrats breaking quorum during the special session at the Texas Capitol.
Texas Democratic State Rep. Venton Jones discusses his decision to leave Texas and travel to Chicago to break quorum. "I received a ton of emails and a ton of phone calls from my constituents that this is just a bridge too far as far as this power grab that we're seeing," said Jones. "This isn't because Texans wanted it. This was at the request of the President to steal power, and you know, through premature redistricting."
Appellate Attorney David Coale of Dallas discusses Governor Greg Abbott's threat to remove Texas House Democrats from office if they didn't show up to today's House session.
Three Democrats who fled Texas to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional maps told CBS News they'll stay out of the state for at least two weeks.
Border agents have been directed to stop deporting migrants under President Trump's ban on asylum claims, lifting a sweeping policy that had effectively closed the U.S. asylum system to many migrants, two officials told CBS News.
Gov. Greg Abbott said he's ordered the Texas DPS to "locate, arrest and return to the House chamber any member who has abandoned their duty to Texans."
A CBS News review of three of DOGE's largest cuts claimed so far found actual savings of 3% of what was claimed.
Texas' quorum standoff stretched into a third day Wednesday as Democrats continued to boycott the House to block a redistricting vote.
The Texas redistricting battle landed on the steps of the Massachusetts State House in Boston Wednesday.
Officials at Fort Stewart in Georgia locked down the facility in response to the active shooter incident.
More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.
The 2.73-mile course will weave through Arlington's core sports and entertainment district.
Attorney General's Office Tamaulipas state delegate Ernesto Vásquez Reyna was killed in the middle of the busiest avenue of the border city of Reynosa.
The city said will preserve $277 million in federal grants for things like public safety, utilities for low-income housing and funding for city workers.
Along with a salute to first responders, the silent auction raised money for the Salvation Army's efforts in the Hill Country.
A typical summer day is ahead in North Texas with sunny skies and hot temperatures.
Texas' quorum standoff stretched into a third day Wednesday as Democrats continued to boycott the House to block a redistricting vote.
The Texas redistricting battle landed on the steps of the Massachusetts State House in Boston Wednesday.
Officials at Fort Stewart in Georgia locked down the facility in response to the active shooter incident.
More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.
The 2.73-mile course will weave through Arlington's core sports and entertainment district.
The VA in North Texas is using a new algorithm to calculate the hours of in-home care that veterans receive.
The nonprofit employs men and women who have had past run-ins with the law to work as mentors for at-risk teens and young men.
Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee and his wife Sunita became known for their Bollywood-style performances, became local celebrities, hosting parties and headlining music and cultural events.
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow riverbeds leave little time for warning.
More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.
Texas' quorum standoff stretched into a third day Wednesday as Democrats continued to boycott the House to block a redistricting vote.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sues to remove the alleged "ringleader" of the Democratic walkout from office amid a redistricting showdown. In a one-on-one interview with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink Tuesday following the filing, Democratic State Representative and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Gene Wu was defiant. "I have very few words about how dumb this is," said Wu.
The lawmakers fled the Lone Star State to prevent a vote on the Republican led legislature's effort to redraw congressional districts.
Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, the Democratic Caucus Chair, removed from office.
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.
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
It's therapy that doesn't exactly look like therapy: outdoors, alongside a horse. Across North Texas, the demand for it is soaring.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Located off the Guadalupe River in Historic Old Ingram Loop, the shop was once filled floor to with lighting, decor and trinkets.
They were already concerned about tariffs, but construction businesses in North Texas said they have new fears with the president's immigration crackdown.
Nathan Eovaldi pitched eight sharp innings, Rowdy Tellez blooped a two-run single on a 10-pitch at-bat in the eighth, and the Texas Rangers spoiled Aaron Judge's return with a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees.
Parsons publicly demanded a trade last week, saying he no longer wants to be a part of the Dallas Cowboys.
Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist made the most of her return to the lineup after missing 18 games with a knee injury.
Josh Jung hit a game-ending three-run homer in the 10th inning, after Joc Pederson's pinch-hit homer in the ninth, and the Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees 8-5.
U.S. track championships turned physical, with Lyles and Bednarek getting involved in a shoving and shouting match as they crossed the finish line.
The 2.73-mile course will weave through Arlington's core sports and entertainment district.
Oasis said that its members are "shocked and saddened" after a man fell to his death during a concert by the band at London's Wembley Stadium.
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday.
Jeannie Seely, the soulful country music singer known for hits like "Don't Touch Me," has died at 85.
A funeral procession for legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, England, gave fans a chance to pay their respects.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
