Texas House & Senate pass $18B in property tax relief for homeowners, businesses
On Thursday evening, both the House and Senate passed three bills worth $18 billion in property tax cuts.
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On Thursday evening, both the House and Senate passed three bills worth $18 billion in property tax cuts.
The Defend Texas Liberty PAC put up a billboard criticizing Republican State Representative Glenn Rogers' vote to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton.
An inmate allegedly attacked Nassar in his cell with a makeshift weapon, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Texas lawmakers are on track to pass property tax relief bills later this week and send them to Governor Greg Abbott to sign into law.
Texas lawmakers are on track to pass property tax relief bills later this week and send them to Governor Greg Abbott to sign into law.
Jack covers the latest in the standoff over property tax relief and LGBTQ lawmakers' concerns over legislation they say targets their community.
A new bill by State Representative John Bryant (D-Dallas) would provide renters with up to a 10% cash rebate based on their previous 12 months of rent.
For the first time in over a month, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan met to discuss how best to provide relief to Texas home and business owners.
A preliminary test has shown that a suspicious substance found at the White House on Sunday was cocaine.
Borrowers are now facing double whammy after high court rules against Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program.
Jack covers the start of a second special session, a dispute over where the impeached Attorney General should be getting paid and the SCOTUS ruling against affirmative action in this week's episode.
"Some universities will have fewer students of color, it could rebound over time but it seems that could be a likely impact," said Dale Carpenter, a constitutional law expert at SMU.
Six of the nine Supreme Court justices ruled that using race for college admission is unconstitutional. CBS News Texas' Jack Fink has both sides of the story.
Lupe Valdez, the former sheriff of Dallas County, announced Thursday she is running for reelection in the county's 2024 race for the same role.
Texas senators unanimously passed a new property tax relief bill that also includes thousands of dollars in extra payments for teachers for two years.
It took the Texas Senate 33 seconds to gavel in and out Tuesday afternoon and proclaim "Sine Die," the official end of the first special session called by Governor Greg Abbott.
His proposal included sending the US military to the border, and mass detention and deportation of undocumented people
The governor of Russia's Lipetsk province said Saturday that the Wagner mercenary group has entered the region.
There's a dispute between the Texas Attorney General's office and the Texas Comptroller's Office about whether suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton should still be getting paid.
A Texas real estate developer at the center of Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges in federal court.
The Supreme Court will no longer stand in the way of a long-blocked Biden administration policy to prioritize the deportation of immigrants who are deemed to pose the greatest public safety risk or were picked up at the border.
The law will require physicians and health care institutions treating substance overdose to share data with law enforcement agencies.
For the past two days, Texas senators have met privately to discuss the rules and procedures of the upcoming impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Since 2015, a city ordinance has required 10-minute rest breaks every four hours for manual labor workers in the extreme heat.
Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, the wife of Attorney General Ken Paxton, will not be allowed to cast a vote in the impeachment trial that could lead to her husband's permanent removal from office.
Wyatt Johnston had three assists before making the game-ending shot in a shootout as the Dallas Stars beat Edmonton 4-3 on Tuesday night.
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
The teaching aide was booked into the Collin County Jail on a charge of endangering a disabled individual.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Precinct 2 Constable Jason Johnson said the deputy constable was jumped from behind while breaking up a fight in front of a Forney convenience store.
See the latest North Texas election results as they come in.
Three candidates are running in the heavily conservative district: Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
Wyatt Johnston had three assists before making the game-ending shot in a shootout as the Dallas Stars beat Edmonton 4-3 on Tuesday night.
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
The teaching aide was booked into the Collin County Jail on a charge of endangering a disabled individual.
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
Nearly 40 years after 14-year-old Jennifer Day was killed while working at a Dallas donut shop, Plano police are revisiting her unsolved 1985 murder.
As the Texas Education Agency takes control of Fort Worth ISD, CBS News Texas' I-Team finds past state takeovers offer no guarantees—just a mixed bag of outcomes.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
Eye on Politics Reporter Jack Fink speaks with State Senate District 9 Candidate Taylor Rehmet after initial election night numbers show him in the lead.
Eye on Politics Reporter Jack Fink speaks with State Senate District 9 Candidate Leigh Wambsganss after initial election night numbers come in.
The AG's office is fighting a open records request for specifics, filed by CBS News Texas.
Three candidates are running in the heavily conservative district: Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
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.
Children's Health specialists recommend adjusting bedtime routines and limiting electronics to ease the transition.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
It's the viral video seen across the country showing a 10-year-old Lavon girl saving her choking brother.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
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.
Wyatt Johnston had three assists before making the game-ending shot in a shootout as the Dallas Stars beat Edmonton 4-3 on Tuesday night.
It's become so popular that Dirk Nowitzki will host another celebrity tournament on Wednesday with a bunch of A-listers.
Williams was an All-Pro in the 2022 season, recording 12 sacks.
The Cowboys rank 31st out of 32 teams in both points and yards allowed per game.
Jacoby Brissett threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score filling in again for Kyler Murray, and the Arizona Cardinals stopped a five-game losing streak with a 27-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.
Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
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.
