Gov. Abbott orders Texas National Guard to assist Texas DPS in making arrests related to border crisis
In a letter addressed to Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General of the Texas National Guard, Abbott said, “As Commander-in-Chief of the military forces of the State” under Article IV, Section 7, of the Texas Constitution, the governor can “call forth the militia to execute the laws of the State.”
Abbott promised "transparency and accountability” for border donations; but donors don’t have to use real name
Despite promises from Abbott that transparency in the crowdfunding process for the border wall would be paramount, donor information released to The Texas Tribune for the first week of collections was bereft of any way to verify the identities of the majority of the donors.
Bail Reform author says eloping democrats are compromising
With her legislation aimed at keeping violent predators "locked up" once again withering in Austin, State Senator Joan Huffman pounded eloping House Democrats for, in her view, putting electoral politics ahead of public safety.
Gov. Abbott signs into law harsh new Fentanyl trafficking punishment
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed legislation that enhances criminal penalties for manufacturing and distributing fentanyl in the state. Texas is cracking down on the drug in response to record fatal overdoses in the U.S.
Rising share of coronavirus tests coming back positive in Texas fuels fears of another wave
State officials and virologists say the highly contagious delta variant is causing the rise — and is particularly impacting unvaccinated people.
Making the Case: Will fleeing Dems be arrested?
The tug of war between Texas lawmakers is intensifying each day. After more than 50 Democratic lawmakers fled the state to break quorum, the GOP house members they left behind voted to activate arrest warrants. The big question now... will the lawmakers be arrested if they remain out of the state until the end of the special session? The News Edge legal analyst Charles Adams breaks down arrest possibilities and spoke on the reality of civilians going after elected officials they feel are not fulfilling their elected duties.
Republicans say democratic elopement endangers bail reform, creates more victims
Republicans in the state capitol say the mass departure of Democrats from Austin in protest is killing felony bond reform. Much of the measures taken for felony bond reform would take place immediately, but if the D.C protest of House Democrats over voting rights continues, it will die.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has colossal $55 million war chest for 2022 reelection bid
Abbott’s campaign coffers hit the balance after he raised over $18.7 million during the last 10 days of June, his campaign announced Thursday. The campaign said the cash-on-hand total was larger “than any other statewide candidate in Texas history.”
Bail Reform, Election Security lead Special Session Agenda with no action planned on Texas power grid
State lawmakers will be heading to Austin for a special legislative session. Among the issues to be addressed are violent crime, elections, and the border. The agenda does not include any action to improve the reliability of the Texas power grid.
What's important to you? Special session in Texas begins Thursday
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the agenda for the special legislative session that begins Thursday, asking lawmakers to prioritize 11 issues that largely appeal to conservatives who wanted more out of the regular session. So we caught up with Houston area residents to find out what's important to them.
Allen West announces he is running against Gov. Greg Abbott in Republican primary
The Texas GOP chairman made his campaign official Sunday.
"Everything is on the table": Democrats mull options for special session, including another walkout
After killing Republicans' priority voting bill during the regular legislative session, Democratic lawmakers are mulling how to try to stop it in the special session that starts July 8.
Gov. Abbott, former Pres. Trump jointly visit Texas-Mexico border
Greg Abbott and Donald Trump were in the Rio Grande Valley visiting the border in Hidalgo County and Abbott reiterated his own pledge to finish the border wall in Texas.
What is critical race theory? Explaining the discipline that Texas' governor wants to "abolish"
Those who study the discipline say attacks on it are targeting any teachings that challenge and complicate dominant narratives about the country’s history and identity.
Advocates angry over Abbott’s animal cruelty bill veto
#AbbottHatesDogs was at one point the fifth most trending topic on Twitter, as a reaction to Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of an animal cruelty bill made news around the country. We talk to a senator who co-authored the bill, and two Houston-area animal rights advocates, about the decision.
Animal advocates feel blindsided after governor vetoes bill to expand animal cruelty laws
All those who fought for Senate Bill 474, which is known as the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, say they can’t believe Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to veto it.
Gov. Abbott vetoes criminal justice bills, legislation to protect dogs, teach kids about domestic violence
Abbott vetoed 13 bills authored by Democrats and seven by Republicans. Twelve of the vetoes targeted bills that originated in the House, and eight were from the Senate.
Gov. Abbott signs 7 gun bills including permitless carry
Governor Greg Abbott put pen to paper and signed the so-called Permitless Carry bill into law along with several other measures. FOX 26 political reporter Greg Groogan is here to break it down.
Gov. Abbott signs 7 gun bills including permitless carry
Flanked by the longtime leader of the National Rifle Association, Governor Greg Abbott signed seven controversial bills into law dramatically expanding Gun rights in Texas.
Understanding the Permitless Carry bill now signed into law
Governor Greg Abbott put pen to paper and signed the so-called Permitless Carry bill into law along with several other measures. FOX 26 political reporter Greg Groogan is here to break it down.