Texas lawmakers react to protests against President Trump, ICE, deportations
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill and across the country remain divided following protests against Trump's deportation policies.
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Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill and across the country remain divided following protests against Trump's deportation policies.
Senate Republicans hope to pass the "big, beautiful bill" by July 4th. It will then go back to the House for consideration.
"This session, we accomplished a lot of really great things that I was proud to have a hand in, but that it was very important to the Speaker and to the House, and frankly, to the governor as well, that we cracked down on student discipline in our schools," said Leach.
Goodwin, who was first elected in 2018, will have to give up her legislative seat in southwest Austin to run for Lt. Governor.
The New York Times reported a plan to have Texas legislators redraw the state's Congressional districts to help Republicans gain more seats.
SBA administrator Kelly Loeffler visited DSG Technology in Arlington as part of the SBA's Made in America manufacturing initiative.
President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" has U.S. Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Brandon Gill at odds with each other.
The end of the Texas legislative session brings changes that impact public schools, property tax relief, criminal justice, abortion and more.
Beto O'Rourke said he's listening to the people to decide where he can do the most good in determining whether to run for office.
The new poll shows Senator Cornyn trailing Attorney General Paxton by 16 percentage points, 56% to 40%.
Mayor Parker discusses her concerns for Fort Worth ISD's performances and managing a growing city.
While these numbers at the border are sharply lower, the immigration courts are seeing historically high volumes of cases.
Gov. Abbott is pushing another one of his "emergency items": a constitutional amendment on bail reform.
Democrats and Republicans from North Texas tell CBS News Texas how they feel about President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.
Jack Fink spoke with Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for "Eye On Politics."
Democrats in the House are now looking to the next election, where they hope Republicans will pay a political price.
CBS News Texas followed various lawmakers throughout the day of the vote for SB2, including nearly 11 hours of debate over the bill.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Jasmine Crockett weigh in on the state of President Trump's tariffs.
The Texas Democratic Party elected its new Chairman: Kendall Scudder of Dallas. He details his plans to rebuild ahead of the 2026 elections.
Don Herring owns the Don Herring Mitsubishi dealerships in Plano and Irving and serves as Chairman of the North Texas Automobile Dealers Association.
At the Texas Capitol, actor and Texas natives Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson made their pitch to state Senators of both parties.
A planned nationwide protest named "Tesla Takedown" was set for Saturday.
With the potential for Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging him in the Republican primary, his campaign video emphasized his support for President Trump.
Texas Congressman Randy Weber filed the censure resolution after her remarks were captured on video.
A Texas congressman filed impeachment articles against Judge James Boasberg following an order that temporarily blocked the president's mass deportations.
There is no threat to the public or the surrounding area, police said.
Police in the English city of Manchester say a vehicle and stabbing attack outside a synagogue left at least two people dead and three others seriously wounded.
New landmark honors nearly 100 years of cowboy hat-making in Garland, the official Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas.
A couple married for 70 years have lived in the home since the 1950s. Neighbors mourn the loss and vow support.
A remote stretch of highway in the Texas Rolling Plains is closed after a sinkhole opened unexpectedly. What caused it remains unclear.
There is no threat to the public or the surrounding area, police said.
Police in the English city of Manchester say a vehicle and stabbing attack outside a synagogue left at least two people dead and three others seriously wounded.
New landmark honors nearly 100 years of cowboy hat-making in Garland, the official Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas.
A couple married for 70 years have lived in the home since the 1950s. Neighbors mourn the loss and vow support.
A remote stretch of highway in the Texas Rolling Plains is closed after a sinkhole opened unexpectedly. What caused it remains unclear.
Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system — and many do.
The CBS News Texas I-Team first reported in April that many veterans were receiving fewer approved hours through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Homemaker Home Health Aide (H/HHA) Program.
Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.
Court records reviewed by the CBS News Texas I-Team show Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national, had been arrested multiple times over the past eight years.
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
Texas Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz discusses the government shutdown. He says," The Schumer shutdown is really about two things," including "free healthcare for illegal aliens." He also talks about the hearing in federal court in El Paso over the new Congressional maps in Texas.
Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill of Flower Mound discusses the government shutdown to start out October. He says that House Republicans did their job and "Democrats simply rejected it," putting them at fault for the shutdown.
Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas discusses the government shutdown. "This really goes to show you just how ineffective the Republicans are when it comes to governance," said Crockett. She also discusses the hearing in federal court on whether the new congressional maps in Texas should be implemented for the 2026 primary.
Recent polling shows a majority of Hispanics disapprove of the way President Trump is handling his job as president, but it hasn't translated into support for Democrats.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development posted a banner on its homepage Tuesday blaming the government shutdown on the "Radical Left."
"For us, it's a lifestyle," said Joe Chavez. "It's not just a weekend of cruising. It's a whole culture, it's a whole thing."
"We would love for them to feel as if they are performing with us, that's our goal."
You can't talk about impactful Texas musicians without mentioning Jose De Leon Hernandez—better known as Little Joe from "Little Joe y la Familia."
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
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.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Giants executive Buster Posey doesn't consider his former manager Bruce Bochy a candidate to fill the vacant position again for San Francisco.
The Dallas Wings have fired coach Chris Koclanes after going 10-34 in his only season.
Bruce Bochy will not return as the Texas Rangers manager next season, the organization announced Monday night.
Kyrie Irving says he's on schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL and Anthony Davis will need protective eyewear for the rest of his career after surgery to repair a detached retina.
Brandon Aubrey and Brandon McManus traded short field goals in overtime, and Micah Parsons' highly anticipated return to Dallas ended with the Cowboys and Green Bay Packers in a 40-40 tie.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas concerts over recent "health challenges," she announced Sunday.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
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.
