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Texas lawmakers react to deportation demonstrations, opinions on redrawing Congressional districts
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink breaks down this week's political news.
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CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink breaks down this week's political news.
Senate Republicans hope to pass the "big, beautiful bill" by July 4. It will then go back to the House for consideration.
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.
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill and across the country remain divided following protests against Trump's deportation policies.
The New York Times reported a plan to have Texas legislators redraw the state's Congressional districts to help Republicans gain more seats.
Senate Republicans hope to pass the "big, beautiful bill" by July 4th. It will then go back to the House for consideration.
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill and across the country remain divided following protests against Trump's deportation policies.
In response to the protest in Los Angeles, President Trump called in the National Guard, but a federal judge in California ruled the Trump administration took control of those troops illegally and that he must return control to the governor.
A two-decades-old law allowed undocumented immigrants who live in Texas to pay in-state tuition.
Although the court's decision is temporarily halted, the Trump administration could still turn to the Supreme Court to advance the president's trade policy.
Sources tell the AP that the Houston-area Republican met with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and political director James Blair.
Longtime GOP Consultant Vinny Minchillo said there is no need for the president to pick sides this early.
Analysts have said the candidates must raise a lot of money to get their message out in this large state.
The attorney general announced his campaign Tuesday night on Laura Ingraham's show on Fox News Channel.
Paxton announced that he was entering the race after months of speculation.
The Texas GOP has announced that it intends to sue the State of Texas to close the Republican primaries. Texas GOP Chairman Abraham George explains the reason behind the move. George also discusses the possible redrawing of Congressional Districts in Texas, bail reform and the THC bill.
Former Texas State Senator Kelly Hancock discusses his transition to acting Texas Comptroller. He tells Jack Fink how he plans to prepare for the implementation of the Education Savings Account program and why he should be officially elected for the role in the March primary.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Casar of Austin discusses Israel-Iran, the deadly political violence in Minnesota, and the potential redrawing of Congressional Districts in Texas. He also discussed the rally he will appear at with Bernie Sanders in Fort Worth on Sunday, June 22.
Republican U.S. Rep. Craig Goldman of Fort Worth discusses the Israel-Iran war and the political assassination in Minnesota. He also tells Jack Fink about the potential redrawing of Texas congressional districts.
"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.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas tells Jack Fink about his views on the protests against President Trump's mass deportation policies. He also comments on the report that the President wants Texas lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional districts before next year's elections. He details more budget cuts he wants to see from the federal budget.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey of Fort Worth discusses protest activity against President Trump's deportation policies. A New York Times report says Texas lawmakers are considering redrawing the state's congressional districts. Veasey tells Jack how he feels about it. He also discusses proposed tax and spending cuts.
Democratic Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin tells Jack Fink she is running for Lt. Governor. "I think the time is right. We need a change," said Goodwin in the interview.
Texas Republican Rep. Jeff Leach tells Jack Fink about a potential special session that could be called to redraw Texas congressional maps.
Republicans on the Oversight Committee have said they thought Democrats and the White House during Former President Biden's term lied to the American people. Jack Fink asked U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett what she has to say about claims that the Democrats hurt themselves as a result.
Texas Rep. Mike Olcott discussed his support for the ending of the Texas Dream Act, the state law that previously allowed students in Texas who aren't citizens to pay in-state tuition at public universities.
Texas Rep. Ramon Romero Jr. discusses the Trump DOJ lawsuit against Texas and the end of the Texas Dreamers Act. He also discusses his opposition to SB8, requiring sheriffs in Texas counties to cooperate with ICE to enforce federal immigration law.
Texas Rep. David Spiller discusses his thoughts on the passage of SB 8, requiring sheriff's departments across Texas to work with ICE in one of three programs.
Rep. Beth Van Duyne, Rep. Roger Williams, and Rep. Jake Ellzey tell Jack Fink their thoughts on SBA's Made in America Manufacturing Initiative during their visit to a local North Texas company. They also talk about the bill they passed on President's tax and spending cuts.
Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited North Texas to meet with area businesses. She tells Jack Fink about her agency's Made in America Manufacturing initiative.
Since the death of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly in May, the position of the top Democratic slot on the House Oversight Committee has been vacant. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas tells Jack Fink, "I believe I am the best candidate for this moment, for this particular position."
Texas Representative and Vice Chair of the House GOP Caucus, Shelby Slawson, tells Jack Fink what she believes are the "meaningful wins" of this session.
Texas Representative and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Gene Wu tells Jack Fink it "has been a pretty rough session." He discusses how he believes the bills passed this session will hurt Texans in the long term.
Congresswoman Crockett said the reconciliation bill is cutting resources from those who need them most and giving them to the rich.
Texas Rep. Don McLaughlin of Uvalde discusses his new bill called the Uvalde Strong Act, which requires joint training between school districts and law enforcement agencies for active shooter responses.
U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill of Flower Mound discusses his support for President Trump's "big beautiful bill". In his conversation with Jack Fink, he discusses the National Public Radio lawsuit against the Trump administration and why he supports Congress looking into former President Biden's health during his time in the White House.
Beto O'Rourke tells Jack Fink that he's showing up all over Texas to let people know that they're not as divided as it seems and that by coming together, they can overcome today's challenges.
Elliston Berry, 16, and her mother Anna McAdams of Aledo, stood next to President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas who led the bipartisan effort to pass the bill along with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota.
U.S. Rep. Keith Self, a Collin County Republican, speaks with Jack Fink about the House of Representatives narrowly passing President Trump's domestic spending agenda, known as the Big Beautiful Bill Act. Self said he supports the included tax cuts and certain reforms to welfare programs, but he is concerned that the bill would add to the national debt.
Heartache and grief have swept through the community after the sister and brother died in the tragic accident.
Family shares the toll of Duchenne muscular dystrophy while calling for more support.
Jacob deGrom struck out seven in six strong innings, Corey Seager hit his first home run since May 10 and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2.
The puppy died from extreme starvation and dehydration over an extended period, according to the organization.
"I'm angry," Christine Arnold told CBS News Texas, "We shouldn't be having conversations like this in 2025."
The Allen Police Department, with help from the DEA, seized products at three warehouses in Dallas, while other agencies raided the owners' homes in Carrollton, Colleyville, and Plano.
Five years ago, the average Union Pacific freight train was 8,000-feet long. Today, it's more than 9,000, with many extending as long as 15,000-feet.
Homeowners could get up to $5,000 up front for agreeing to use MV Realty as their agent when or if they decided to sell their home.
The Texas House and Senate each passed HB 21 with a two-thirds majority, allowing it to take immediate effect.
Rated "high hazard" by the state, the dam had been overwhelmed by the torrential rain and failed to hold back the flooding that claimed two lives in October 2023.
The Texas GOP has announced that it intends to sue the State of Texas to close the Republican primaries. Texas GOP Chairman Abraham George explains the reason behind the move. George also discusses the possible redrawing of Congressional Districts in Texas, bail reform and the THC bill.
Former Texas State Senator Kelly Hancock discusses his transition to acting Texas Comptroller. He tells Jack Fink how he plans to prepare for the implementation of the Education Savings Account program and why he should be officially elected for the role in the March primary.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Casar of Austin discusses Israel-Iran, the deadly political violence in Minnesota, and the potential redrawing of Congressional Districts in Texas. He also discussed the rally he will appear at with Bernie Sanders in Fort Worth on Sunday, June 22.
Republican U.S. Rep. Craig Goldman of Fort Worth discusses the Israel-Iran war and the political assassination in Minnesota. He also tells Jack Fink about the potential redrawing of Texas congressional districts.
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
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.
Pest control company Terminix used call data to determine which cities had the most bed bug-infested areas in the country.
Just weeks away from prom and graduation, 18-year-old Katie Rangel started feeling off.
About three dozen of the nearly 1,200 measles infections in 2025 have been in people with two measles vaccine doses, the CDC says.
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
The person is a woman in her mid-20s and is fully vaccinated, Dallas County Health and Human Services said.
They were already concerned about tariffs, but construction businesses in North Texas said they have new fears with the president's immigration crackdown.
The Texas Restaurant Association said 47% of Texas restaurant operators currently have job openings that are difficult to fill.
Plans to spruce up Frisco's historic downtown before next year's World Cup have business owners demanding help from the city to stay open.
A North Texas man who has made a fortune off of honey is turning to politics to save the creatures that made him rich.
The airport is projected to handle 100 million passengers by the end of this decade.
Jacob deGrom struck out seven in six strong innings, Corey Seager hit his first home run since May 10 and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2.
The Kansas City Royals finished their first three-game sweep at Texas since 2003 with a 4-1 win over the Rangers.
Maikel Garcia homered and drove in four runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 6-3.
The tournament is still a week away, but the two pros are staying busy.
Dodgers owner Mark Walter will assume a controlling interest of the team; Jeanie Buss will remain in the governor role
An actor who worked on Tyler Perry's TV series "The Oval" has filed a lawsuit accusing Perry of sexual assault and harassment during his time on the show.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
North Texans won't need to travel far if they want to shop at some of the best malls in the U.S., a new poll reveals.
Weinstein was convicted of one of two counts of criminal sexual assault. The jury told the judge they hadn't reached a verdict on the third degree rape charge.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
