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Texas Supreme Court rules against Dallas woman seeking abortion
The Texas Supreme Court has made a decision that prohibited a Dallas woman from having an abortion, leading her to leave the state. Kate Cox, a mother of two, sought an abortion due to a rare and deadly disorder diagnosed in her fetus that was putting her life at risk. Abortion in Texas is only permitted in cases where the mother’s life is in danger, but the law’s vague nature and restrictive provisions have been the subject of ongoing criticism.

Texas filing deadline passes for 2024 primary candidates
Monday marked the filing deadline for 2024 primary candidates in Texas. Several significant races have been finalized, including the U.S. Senate race with ten Democratic primary candidates and two Republican challengers to incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz. In the race to replace U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the 32nd Congressional District, ten candidates are in the Democratic primary. Additionally, Democratic State Rep. Victoria Neave Criado announced her candidacy for State Senator of District 16 just before the filing deadline.

One-on-one with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar
A new CBS News Texas poll shows that Americans feel the economic difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic have been the worst in a couple of generations. However, in Texas, no recession is projected, with an expected $18 billion surplus and nearly $24 billion in the rainy day fund at the end of the budget cycle. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar discusses these projections, the impact of constitutional amendments approved by voters, and his office’s efforts to combat organized retail theft. These stories and more are featured in this week’s episode of Eye on Politics. CBS News political reporter Jack Fink hosts the program, which breaks down some of the biggest political stories in North Texas and beyond. Viewers can watch Eye on Politics every Thursday and Friday at 6 p.m. on CBS News Texas.

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