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Eleven months before the March primary election in Texas, Republican Senator John Cornyn and his newly announced challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton, are trashing each other's records.
The owner of two North Texas car dealerships talks about how he's preparing his business and employees, and the impact on consumers. Celebrities Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are lobbying lawmakers for big bucks to lure movie and TV show producers to Texas. The new Texas Democratic Party Chairman details his plans to rebuild ahead of the 2026 elections.
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett faces a censure resolution after calling Greg Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels". Senator John Cornyn starts his 2026 re-election campaign with a video starring President Trump. Members of Congress sound off on the vandalism and violence at Tesla dealerships and about Elon Musk's controversial cutbacks at the federal government.
Texas Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Flower Mound, filed impeachment articles against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington, D.C.
This week on Eye on Politics, money and meat. The Texas Comptroller sits down for a conversation on the state's economic issues ahead of his departure from his role. State lawmakers discuss the potential long-term affects school choice could have on taxpayers. Beef between Texas and New York over the name for a popular cut of meat.
Analysts have said the candidates must raise a lot of money to get their message out in this large state.
Texas taxpayers will pick up the tab if lawmakers agree to fund it.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Jasmine Crockett weigh in on the state of President Trump's tariffs.
For the Trump administration, these tariffs are meant to pressure other nations into more favorable trade deals
On Wednesday, President Trump unveiled a universal import duty of 10%on all products, as well as reciprocal tariffs on imports from 90 nations.
Under the proposed agreement, ICE would send the names and addresses of undocumented immigrants to the IRS. Then, the IRS would cross-reference those names with the confidential taxpayer database.
While analysts give Cornyn the advantage in fundraising, they give Paxton the advantage when it comes to his support among the grassroots, who are more likely to vote in the primary.
SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson analyzes the Cornyn-Paxton GOP U.S. Senate primary. "I think it's going to be a bitter, hotly contested, very expensive primary campaign."
Former Texas Republican Party Chair Matt Rinaldi discusses why he supports Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate.
Republican Texas Rep. Mitch Little of Lewisville discusses judgment against the Texas Attorney General's Office and his priorities for this session.
Former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price discusses why she supports Senator John Cornyn in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate.
Texas Sen. Nathan Johnson discusses the nearly $6.7 million judgment against the Texas Attorney General's Office in the whistleblower case.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially entered the U.S. Senate race, plans to run against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Conservative political consultant Matt Mackowiak of the Potomac Strategy Group says he expects this to be "one of the nastiest races in Texas political history".
Genevieve Collins, the Texas Director of Americans For Prosperity, discusses why she believes school choice would help Texas students and families if passed.
Zeph Capo, President of AFT Texas (American Federation of Teachers) discusses the school choice bill. He also discusses the public school funding bill.
New Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder discusses how the party should respond to Trump. He also comments on how Democrats are preparing for 2026.
Owner of Don Herring Mitsubishi and Chairman for the North Texas Auto Dealers Association, Don Herring, discusses 25% tariffs President Trump has placed on all vehicles made outside the U.S. He tells Jack Fink how it could impact his dealerships and what he's doing to prepare for the long term effects this could have.
Texas Rep. Gene Wu, Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus discusses his opposition to a $1 billion bill to send students to private school
GOP Congressman Randy Weber discusses the censure resolution he filed versus Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett after her "Governor Hot Wheels" remark.
Texas Congressman Greg Casar of Austin discusses the censure resolution proposed against Rep. Jasmine Crockett. He also discusses the planned protests against Tesla.
Conservative political consultant Matt Mackowiak discusses Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's "hot wheels" comment and Senator John Cornyn's bid for re-election.
Democratic political consultant Matt Angle discusses Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's "hot wheels" comment and Senator John Cornyn's bid for re-election.
State Representative Nate Schatzline of Fort Worth (R), discusses his support for abolishing the U.S. Department of Education. He also tells Jack Fink about his other priorities when it comes to children in the state of Texas.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett shares her thoughts on tariffs being implemented by the Trump Administration. She says there is a niche area in farming and agriculture for Texas to localize some processes.
Republicans are looking to extend the tax cuts from 2017 and say if they're not made permanent, everybody's taxes are going to increase. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas (D) weighs in on the conversation.
"It is a blessing and a curse to be a Democrat," Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett tells Jack Fink. She tells Jack if she believes it is time for new leadership in the Senate.
"They are trying to starve this agency and bring it to its knees one way or another," U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas told Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas tells Jack Fink what she thinks of President Trump's plan to dismantle the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Rep. Brandon Gill discusses his support for President Trump's executive order dismantling the U.S. Dept. of Education. He also talks about impeachment articles he filed against a federal judge who blocked Trump's deportation flight.
U.S. Rep. Keith Self tells Jack Fink about the headlines he made when interacting with a transgender member of Congress. Self also explains why he canceled a town hall meeting due to a threat of violence. He also discusses tariffs and government spending cuts/DOGE.
Housing finance corporations were created to address affordable housing needs. But many say they're being abused.
The suspect in the Wilmer-Hutchins High School shooting Tuesday afternoon has been taken into custody, the school district said.
"It was very traumatic, honestly... and the second time that happened," said Deliyah Martin.
The Dallas Independent School District has not said what led up to the shooting nor how a gun was able to get on campus.
There's talk a Republican lawmaker will propose an amendment that would require a voter referendum.
Housing finance corporations were created to address affordable housing needs. But many say they're being abused.
For decades, local governments have used HFCs to create affordable housing. But recently, developers have found some small towns willing to go far beyond their limits to broker deals all across the state.
In the wake of the fatal stabbing at a Frisco high school track meet, a surge of misinformation has swept through social media platforms, causing confusion and fear.
The I-Team followed the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office's human trafficking unit as it offered help to the women and men caught in prostitution stings.
Dozens of videos are posted to an account under the name Ahmer Saeed, featuring frightened sales staff along for the ride.
There's talk a Republican lawmaker will propose an amendment that would require a voter referendum.
A Texas judge has thrown out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees.
President Trump says "we are looking into" how to send Americans to foreign prisons.
Former President Joe Biden spoke at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago about Social Security.
Fewer people crossed state lines to obtain abortions in 2024 than a year earlier, a Guttmacher Institute survey has found. The number of abortions in clinics rose slightly, the survey shows.
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.
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
"There are a lot of sleepless nights," said Nicole Berryman, Tierra's mother.
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
The redeployment comes after another unvaccinated child died in the measles outbreak in Texas.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
A Texas judge has thrown out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees.
Nvidia announced Monday morning that it wants to build two factories in Texas — one in Houston and one in Dallas.
Economic impact anticipated as Paige Bueckers joins the Wings, Boosting Local DFW Economy
P. Wade Ross leads a group of Black farmers and ranchers who are used to losing some---and, then, losing some. Now, they are hoping for a win.
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
"There's no regrets on the trade," Harrison said during a round table discussion. "Part of it is doing the best thing for the Mavs."
Moritz Seider had a tiebreaking, power-play goal early in the third, Lucas Raymond scored midway through the period and Vladimir Tarasenko added an empty-net goal to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 6-4 win over the Dallas Stars.
Economic impact anticipated as Paige Bueckers joins the Wings, Boosting Local DFW Economy
UConn star Paige Bueckers has been taken with the No. 1 pick overall in the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings.
The sheriff's office in Harrison County, Texas, says former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a vehicle pursuit.
Filming has been canceled for Tuesday but will resume Wednesday.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness championship games? Here's how and where to watch them live.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
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.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
