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The House and Senate will have to hash out differences in their bills. Senate passed similar legislation earlier during the special session which ends next Tuesday night.
Governor Abbott announced Tuesday, Sept. 7, he will convene a third special legislative session on Monday, September 20, with five agenda items.
Texas is now set to become the last big GOP state to pass tighter voting laws driven by former President Donald Trump's false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
Republican lawmakers in Texas are expected to advance a controversial bill Thursday that Democrats say would limit people's ability to vote.
A Texas state senator continued her filibuster into Thursday morning, but after more than 15 hours Senator Carol Alvarado ended her effort to rally against Senate Bill 1.
A monthlong standoff by Texas Democrats who left the state to block a GOP voting bill inched closer to ending on August 9 after several holdouts returned to Austin.
As of now, most school districts across the state are not offering this as an option because they would receive less funding per student from the state.
The Texas House grew closer to achieving a quorum needed to conduct official business, but came up short by five members on Monday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that he will convene a second special legislative session at 12:00 p.m. on August 7.
Texas lawmakers representing other universities in the Big 12, announced bills that would require approval from Texas lawmakers.
While work in the Texas House has been frozen, the GOP-controlled Senate has been working away, passing legislation.
House Republicans have filed House Bill 241, which calls for an independent third-party to conduct a forensic audit of the election results in each precinct in the Texas counties with at least 415,000 residents.
After a week of high-profile news conferences, Texas Democrats said they enter their second week out of state with a continued dual-track fight.
It's a life of stress and scrutiny as Democratic lawmakers who left Texas to block a restrictive voting bill shelter in a downtown D.C. hotel.
The headlines would not have looked out of place this week: "Texas House paralyzed by Democrats walkout," "On the lam, Texas Democrats rough it" and "Texas Democrats vanish (again)." But those all appeared 18 years ago.
Texas Democrats who hurriedly fled Austin to Washington to block sweeping new election laws back home acknowledged they can't stay away forever and urged Congress to act on voting rights.
Nearly 100 left-leaning organizations are asking Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to schedule a new vote this month on Democrats' sweeping voting and elections bill.
Democrats in the Texas Legislature have left the state in a second revolt against a GOP overhaul of election laws, according to the Texas Democratic Caucus.
The newly filed election integrity bills quickly became the most contentious issue as the Special Session of the Texas Legislature began on July 8.
Both the Senate and House will hold hearings on their election integrity bills on Saturday, July 10.
Texas Republicans are set to mount another push for restrictive new voting laws as lawmakers begin a 30-day special legislative session.
In announcing his special session items Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott said, "These special session priority items put the people of Texas first and will keep the Lone Star State on a path to prosperity."
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has released information on 11 agenda items that will be taken up during the special legislative session that begins July 8.
In 1992, Sen. Nelson became the tenth woman, and the third Republican woman, elected to the Senate, according to a statement released on her website.
"Agenda items will be announced prior to the convening of the special session," the brief statement read.
Dashcam video from the Hays County Sheriff's Office shows a vehicle chase with a "reckless driver" as the suspect swerves across all lanes of I-35 at a high rate of speed for miles.
On Sunday, authorities found a body in Eagle Mountain Lake as they searched for the missing father whose two children were pulled from the water Saturday night.
Dallas police confirm they are investigating after a driver hit and killed a man near Elm Street and the I-345 ramp just after 2 a.m. on Saturday.
The Dallas Cowboys have activated cornerback Trevon Diggs off the physically unable to perform list.
Veronica Burton had 25 points, 13 assists and a career-high four blocks and the Golden State Valkyries beat Dallas 90-81, sending the Wings to their fifth straight loss.
On Sunday, authorities found a body in Eagle Mountain Lake as they searched for the missing father whose two children were pulled from the water Saturday night.
Dashcam video from the Hays County Sheriff's Office shows a vehicle chase with a "reckless driver" as the suspect swerves across all lanes of I-35 at a high rate of speed for miles.
Dallas police confirm they are investigating after a driver hit and killed a man near Elm Street and the I-345 ramp just after 2 a.m. on Saturday.
The Dallas Cowboys have activated cornerback Trevon Diggs off the physically unable to perform list.
Veronica Burton had 25 points, 13 assists and a career-high four blocks and the Golden State Valkyries beat Dallas 90-81, sending the Wings to their fifth straight loss.
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
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.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said President Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative" as the president offered to send troops to Baltimore amid a broader push to crack down on crime.
Under the newly drawn maps, Republicans are likely to increase the number of seats in Texas from 25 to 30, while Democrats will see their number of seats drop from 13 to eight.
Residential electricity rates are expected to increase by as much as 18% in the next few years, according to the Energy Information Administration.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
In an interview with CBS News Texas after the vote Republican Rep. Mitch Little said, "Thrilled. For the first time Republicans have united. They've been courageous in bringing this to the floor. It was necessary. Democrats are only concerned about those things when they're not in charge. In California, in Illinois, in Massachusetts, they absolutely redistrict and gerrymander to their benefit."
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.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
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.
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.
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.
The Dallas Cowboys have activated cornerback Trevon Diggs off the physically unable to perform list.
Veronica Burton had 25 points, 13 assists and a career-high four blocks and the Golden State Valkyries beat Dallas 90-81, sending the Wings to their fifth straight loss.
Rowdy Tellez and Joc Pederson homered as the Rangers beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 to sweep their three-game series.
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp has been sentenced in a 2023 shooting incident in a mall parking lot.
Maddy Siegrist led Dallas with 12 points. Paige Bueckers scored eight of the Wings' first 12 points but finished with just 11.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
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.
