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The new Texas law legalizing hemp, distinguishes hemp from marijuana by defining it as cannabis with less than .3 percent THC. The problem is most crime labs can't tell how much THC is in a product.
Rep. Stickland posted on Facebook Monday he is leaving elected office after eight years to focus on his family, his church and his business.
Governor Abbott signed the bill in Houston, where the Category 4 hurricane dumped more than 50 inches of rain.
Lawmakers who worked on the overhaul say veteran educators will see an average pay hike of roughly $4,000.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told CBS 11 the new legislation will increase training for teachers and other educators to identify students in need and then connect them to experts.
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill aimed at eliminating the backlog of thousands of untested rape kits in Texas.
Governor Abbott will sign five bills passed by the Texas Legislature during the session that ended last week.
According to the new law banning the red light cameras, cities are allowed to keep using them until their current contract expires.
David Whitley's new job as a special adviser will reportedly pay him a salary of $205,000.
Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted "It's Gonna Happen! " after the legislation passed unanimously in the House. The measure also passed in the Senate back in April.
Texas lawmakers wrapped up the 86th Legislative Session Monday after approving a school finance reform bill that both parties described as "transformative."
"I built a bridge for opposing voices to engage in dialogue to improve election integrity and access," Whitley said in his resignation letter.
The proposal for a safe gun storage public service campaign came after the Santa Fe High School shooting.
Texas' embattled elections chief who wrongly questioned the U.S. citizenship of tens of thousands of voters was on the brink of losing his job Sunday.
The Texas Legislature approved a sweeping bipartisan school finance bill that brings an extra $4.5 billion into classrooms and pours $1.6 billion toward teacher raises, and they also passed a property tax reform package.
Teacher salaries in Texas are currently about $7,000 below the national average, according to the National Education Association.
More than one million Texans could be eligible to access medical marijuana through the Texas Compassionate Use program if it becomes law.
The Texas Senate has unanimously advanced a bill to expand the list of medical conditions that can legally be treated by cannabis oil.
Both the Texas House and Texas Senate passed Bedford State Rep. Jonathan Stickland's bill, which is now on Governor Greg Abbott's desk awaiting his signature.
"We have roughly 20,000 medical marijuana plants and 100,000 hemp plants growing in our greenhouses," said Jesse Tischauser of Guthrie, Oklahoma.
The Senate's version of the bill would change the way the state develops its funding formulas from using the prior year's property tax values and instead using the current year's.
During an interview with House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton Thursday at the Capitol, CBS 11 asked him if there's any scenario for a special session.
In Howard County, a four-hour drive west of Fort Worth, Eric Herm is hoping to become one of the first Texas farmers to legally grow the plant in almost a century.
House Bill 3809 would extend the civil statute of limitations from 15 to 30 years for survivors of sex abuse by priests to file claims.
The Texas House passed HB 1365 on Monday night which would significantly increase the number of Texans with access to medical marijuana.
Starship — the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built — thundered into the evening sky from the southern tip of Texas on Monday.
As 20 Israeli hostages returned home, Colette Lipszyc, mourning her fallen cousin, shares in the relief felt across North Texas after a historic Hamas prisoner release.
Monday is a federal holiday and a holiday with a history of name changes and debate.
The Fort Worth Police Department is asking for help identifying two suspects in the armed robbery of a convenience store on Sunday night that was caught on camera.
Drivers traveling from Midlothian to Duncanville are advised to use I-35 instead.
Starship — the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built — thundered into the evening sky from the southern tip of Texas on Monday.
As 20 Israeli hostages returned home, Colette Lipszyc, mourning her fallen cousin, shares in the relief felt across North Texas after a historic Hamas prisoner release.
Monday is a federal holiday and a holiday with a history of name changes and debate.
The Fort Worth Police Department is asking for help identifying two suspects in the armed robbery of a convenience store on Sunday night that was caught on camera.
Drivers traveling from Midlothian to Duncanville are advised to use I-35 instead.
They are small and cheap, and they are turning legal rifles into illegal machine guns.
ICEBlock, a crowdsourced app with 1.4 million users, was removed from the App Store following pressure from federal officials and criticism after a shooting at an ICE facility.
Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system — and many do.
Federal officials say the apps pose a threat to law enforcement.
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.
President Trump addressed the Israeli parliament after the hostages were reunited with their families.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 13 on Monday with no sign of an imminent resolution.
Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Vice President JD Vance that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 12, 2025.
Under the new maps, one of the remaining two Democratic seats is the 33rd Congressional District, now represented by Congressman Marc Veasey.
"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.
Lineman Brian Abalos is used to danger. Every day, he is up in the air working on power lines.
A 70-year-old Dallas County man has died from the West Nile virus, DCHHS said Monday, marking the first reported West Nile death in the county this season.
Pfizer is the first of many drug makers President Trump claimed has agreed to offer steep drug discounts to all Americans through TrumpRx, in line with the lowest prices paid by Europeans.
Shep, 11, has the fatal disease, but isn't letting it stop him from living his life.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
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.
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.
Rico Dowdle went over 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week,this time against his former team, as the Carolina Panthers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 30-27 in a wild back-and-forth game.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
A'ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
Schumaker was named National League Manager of the Year in 2023 when he was with the Miami Marlins.
Mikko Rantanen scored the first goal and had two assists and the Dallas Stars won in coach Glen Gulutzan's return, overcoming Kyle Connor's hat trick to hold off the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
The Grammy-winning artist was honored on Tuesday with sign-toppers in the neighborhood where his debut album was recorded.
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.
