Texas emergency teams deployed for severe storms and flash flooding threat
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as severe thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding loom over North, West, and Central Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as severe thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding loom over North, West, and Central Texas.
Texas awards $116M in public safety grants for 2026 FIFA World Cup security
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Texas invests $5M in forensic psychiatry to bolster mental health workforce
Gov. Greg Abbott announced $5 million in grants for forensic psychiatry fellowships at nine Texas medical institutions to increase access to specialized mental healthcare.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced $5 million in grants for forensic psychiatry fellowships at nine Texas medical institutions to increase access to specialized mental healthcare.
Texas won't observe Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations, Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state will not observe Cesar Chavez Day after new allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against the celebrated workers' rights advocate.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state will not observe Cesar Chavez Day after new allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against the celebrated workers' rights advocate.
Governor Abbott on Corpus Christi water crisis
Lake Corpus Christi has hit a record low of 10% capacity, with models warning of a potential "water emergency" by November 2026. Governor Abbott has threatened a state takeover due to "local indecision," while city officials insist a $1 billion infrastructure plan is already securing the supply. The city is fast-tracking groundwater and desalination projects to add 76 million gallons per day, with a key council review set for April 2026.
Lake Corpus Christi has hit a record low of 10% capacity, with models warning of a potential "water emergency" by November 2026. Governor Abbott has threatened a state takeover due to "local indecision," while city officials insist a $1 billion infrastructure plan is already securing the supply. The city is fast-tracking groundwater and desalination projects to add 76 million gallons per day, with a key council review set for April 2026.
Nasdaq Texas launches new dual-listing exchange with historic Battle of Alamo ceremony
On the 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, Nasdaq officially launched Nasdaq Texas, a new dual-listing venue headquartered in Dallas that allows companies to align with the state’s corporate governance laws.
On the 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, Nasdaq officially launched Nasdaq Texas, a new dual-listing venue headquartered in Dallas that allows companies to align with the state’s corporate governance laws.
LIVE: Texas governor 2026 primary results
Texas voters decided Tuesday who will face-off during the governor’s race in November.
Texas voters decided Tuesday who will face-off during the governor’s race in November.
Abbott speaks to supporters after winning Republican governor's primary
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to supporters after winning the Republican nomination as he seeks a record fourth term.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to supporters after winning the Republican nomination as he seeks a record fourth term.
Gov. Greg Abbott: Texas wins 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup for job growth
Texas has secured its 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, a record-breaking win based on logging over 1,400 qualifying corporate expansion and relocation projects in 2025.
Texas has secured its 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, a record-breaking win based on logging over 1,400 qualifying corporate expansion and relocation projects in 2025.
Gov. Abbott targets 'out-of-control' property taxes with new five-point tax relief plan
Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.
Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.
Texas files lawsuit to ban CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood from operating in state
The State of Texas has filed a lawsuit seeking to ban CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood from the state, alleging they are designated terrorist organizations operating in violation of state law.
The State of Texas has filed a lawsuit seeking to ban CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood from the state, alleging they are designated terrorist organizations operating in violation of state law.
Abbott threatens to strip schools' funding after student anti-ICE walkouts, arrests at protest
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to strip funding from schools after hundreds of students walked out in protest of ICE operations and immigration policies.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to strip funding from schools after hundreds of students walked out in protest of ICE operations and immigration policies.
Abbott directs education commissioner to investigate Austin ISD student ICE protests
Gov. Greg Abbott has called on the state's education commissioner to investigate a series of student-led protests at Austin ISD.
Gov. Greg Abbott has called on the state's education commissioner to investigate a series of student-led protests at Austin ISD.
State probes 2 Texas school districts over alleged ties to designated terrorist group
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating North Texas school districts for potential ties to the Islamic Games of North America following the state's designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating North Texas school districts for potential ties to the Islamic Games of North America following the state's designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.
Texas bans popular Chinese apps including Shein, Temu on state-issued devices
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded a ban on Chinese-linked hardware, software, and AI tools, including major brands like Shein and Temu, across all state agencies to protect Texans' data from foreign exploitation.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded a ban on Chinese-linked hardware, software, and AI tools, including major brands like Shein and Temu, across all state agencies to protect Texans' data from foreign exploitation.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders immediate H-1B visa freeze for Texas state agencies, universities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public institutions of higher education, citing concerns about abuse of the federal visa program and the need to prioritize jobs for Texas workers.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public institutions of higher education, citing concerns about abuse of the federal visa program and the need to prioritize jobs for Texas workers.
Texas winter storm: Gov. Abbott adds 85 counties to disaster declaration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday extended the state's disaster declaration to include 85 additional counties.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday extended the state's disaster declaration to include 85 additional counties.
Governor Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of winter storm
Governor Abbott has mobilized state emergency resources and agencies to prepare for a severe arctic cold front expected to bring life-threatening temperatures and hazardous winter weather to Texas.
Governor Abbott has mobilized state emergency resources and agencies to prepare for a severe arctic cold front expected to bring life-threatening temperatures and hazardous winter weather to Texas.
New poll shows Talarico leading Crockett in Democratic Senate primary
The poll, conducted by Emerson College, shows neither Democratic candidate would have an advantage over the Republican nominee in November.
The poll, conducted by Emerson College, shows neither Democratic candidate would have an advantage over the Republican nominee in November.
Texas offers $30,000 reward for suspect in State Commissioner shooting
The Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect named in the fatal shooting of a South Texas state commissioner.
The Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect named in the fatal shooting of a South Texas state commissioner.