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In Reversal, House Reauthorizes Lottery Commission

The Texas House cast a shocking vote on Tuesday to dismantle the state lottery — only to reverse itself after a few frantic hours.

2013/04/23

Jeb Bush To Texas: Go Big On Overhauling Schools

Jeb Bush says that when it comes to overhauling public education: “You’ve got to go big or go home.”

2013/02/27

Obamacare supporters celebrate as they respond to the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Health Act June 28, 2012 in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Texas Providers Urge More Women’s Health Funding

A new coalition of Texas health providers want more funding for women’s health programs after the state cut off money to Planned Parenthood and other clinics.

2013/02/13

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - JANUARY 19: Texas Governor Rick Perry announces he is dropping his run for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination during a news conference in Charleston, South Carolina January 19, 2012. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Gov. Perry Calls For Tax Cuts, Conservative Spending During 83rd Legislative Session

83rd State Legislative session gets underway in Austin with a long list of priorities.

CBS 11–2013/01/08

Texas Gov. Rick Perry addresses the the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) February 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. Thousands of conservative activists are attending the annual gathering in the nation's capital. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Money, Tuition And Graduation Rates Top Higher Ed

The tug-of-war between Texas Gov. Rick Perry and state universities is still going strong heading into the 2013 legislative session with new skirmishes over money looming.

2012/12/28

A woman takes a photo of the Texas Senate chamber during the 82nd Legislative session. (credit: Ben Sklar/Getty Images)

Straus Promises $2B In Extra Public-School Funding

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus says lawmakers will fund public schools this session enough to keep up with booming enrollment growth _ a $2 billion proposition.

2012/12/08

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Judge Continues Planned Parenthood Injunction

Texas District Judge Steve Yelenosky has issued an injunction that will keep Planned Parenthood in the Women’s Health Program pending resolution of their lawsuit.

2012/11/08

A shot of the control tower at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. (credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

DFW Airport Pushes Big Budget Despite AA Bankruptcy

Officials with Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport were busy Wednesday pitching next year’s proposed $660 million spending plan during a Dallas City Council briefing session, this despite the looming uncertainty surrounding the American Airlines bankruptcy.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/09/05