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Governor Abbott said his biggest disappointment was the fact that lawmakers didn't pass a sunset bill, that would allow the Texas Medical Board and four other state agencies to continue operating past September.
As Texas Governor Greg Abbott delays making a decision about whether to call state lawmakers back to work for a special legislative session, the heads of some of the largest tech business in the world sent a message to the state leader.
Governor Greg Abbott says he won't make a decision until later this week on whether to call state lawmakers back to work as their 140-day legislation session ends Monday.
House Speaker Joe Straus said Friday it was "absurd" how much time lawmakers have spent prioritizing efforts to pass a North Carolina-style law that would restrict bathroom rules for transgender people.
Texas children as young as 5 years old could soon be taught how to better ward off sex abuse.
Proponents say the legislation protects first responders arriving to potentially dangerous scenes, and lets them get there faster since they won't have to worry about stashing their guns beforehand.
A bill prohibiting colleges and universities from punishing students who are victims of, or who witness or report sexual assaults, has cleared the Texas Legislature — and now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott.
State lawmakers have given Texas Motor Speedway a big helping hand if the state's premier stock-car track wants to lobby for NASCAR's All-Star race and season-ending championship.
Governor Greg Abbott also discussed a wide range of issues impacting Texas this legislative session in a one-on-one interview.
The compromise announced Thursday by House and Senate budget leaders boosts funding for the state's troubled child welfare agency but includes no new money for public schools.
Some craft brewers say a new beer bill could end up costing people in D-FW whether they drink or not.
Last year, the Texas Supreme Court ruled the school finance system barely constitutional though deeply flawed.
The changes heading toward approval Tuesday by the GOP-controlled House wouldn't expand the list of IDs that Texas has required since 2011.
The version the Senate approved after midnight increases classroom funding by only about $500 million, scraps the $210 per-student increase and adds a plan offering taxpayer funds that would go into education savings accounts that some special education students could use to attend private schools.
Texas Republicans pushed the state closer to a law that allows publicly-funded foster care and adoption agencies to refuse to place children with non-Christian, unmarried or gay prospective parents because of religious objections.
The Texas House voted 96-47 on legislation that bans a commonly used second-trimester abortion procedure, known as dilation and evacuation, similar to laws that courts have blocked in Alabama, Oklahoma, Kansas and Louisiana.
The bill passed Friday in the Texas House comes as more families statewide are not vaccinating their children.
The Texas House has rejected a Senate attempt to add a string of proposals meant to promote open government to a smaller but related bill.
He and other lawmakers, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and most of the police and fire associations called the compromise a victory.
About 1.1 million students ride Texas school buses per day.
Texas lawmakers are moving to finally abolish a provision allowing people to face jail time for selling unlabeled CDs.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is clamoring for a special legislative session unless the Texas House approves two bills that it was already expected to pass including a controversial 'bathroom bill.'
Abbott said prohibitions against racial profiling by police will be "strictly enforced" under the law.
Debate over usually benign State Bar rules has devolved into a bitter "religious liberty" fight in the Texas House.
The Texas House thought it had killed school vouchers. The Senate is resurrecting them.
Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
Neighbors near the intersection say speeding and poor visibility have led to dozens of crashes — and they're voting on a redesign.
A new Texas law lets developers bypass city approval for multifamily housing, leaving neighbors feeling powerless and frustrated.
Authorities say the former coach used threats, encryption, and social media to coerce minors into producing explicit content.
Home together at last. A Fort Worth firefighter who nearly died in the line of duty is spending his first night at home with his premature son.
Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
Neighbors near the intersection say speeding and poor visibility have led to dozens of crashes — and they're voting on a redesign.
A new Texas law lets developers bypass city approval for multifamily housing, leaving neighbors feeling powerless and frustrated.
Authorities say the former coach used threats, encryption, and social media to coerce minors into producing explicit content.
Home together at last. A Fort Worth firefighter who nearly died in the line of duty is spending his first night at home with his premature son.
Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
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 State Department said Tuesday it has revoked six people's visas for making incendiary social media comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The partisan message in the video, featuring DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, goes against policies and regulations, some airports say.
The five major broadcast news networks, including CBS News, said they "join virtually every other news organization in declining to agree to the Pentagon's new requirements."
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal by Alex Jones over a $1.4 billion defamation judgment for his false claims that a 2012 school shooting was a hoax.
President Trump addressed the Israeli parliament after the hostages were reunited with their families.
"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.
Dallas' home opener Tuesday night against Minnesota will be Gulutzan's first behind the Stars bench at American Airlines Center since the 2012-13 season finale.
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.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
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 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.
