Backlash greets Abbott’s description of 5 shooting victims as “illegal immigrants"
The governor’s focus on immigration status, not the loss of life, draws rebukes from across the country.
The governor’s focus on immigration status, not the loss of life, draws rebukes from across the country.
Runaway Houston-area teens arrested at southern U.S. border accused of human smuggling
Authorities in Kinney County apprehend two teens from Houston area after they led them on a high-speed chase. Several illegal migrants were in the truck, but escaped on foot while authorities took the teens into custody.
Authorities in Kinney County apprehend two teens from Houston area after they led them on a high-speed chase. Several illegal migrants were in the truck, but escaped on foot while authorities took the teens into custody.
Biden partially approves Abbott's major disaster declaration request for Texas ice storm
Abbott originally requested assistance for 23 counties, but the White House approved access to FEMA's public assistance program for just 13.
Abbott originally requested assistance for 23 counties, but the White House approved access to FEMA's public assistance program for just 13.
Gov. Greg Abbott talks economy, grid reliability, ?school choice? during Houston visit
Touting a powerful Texas economy generating more than a third of the nation's new jobs Governor Greg Abbott appeared in Houston promising a more reliable grid and boldly pledging "School choice.?
Touting a powerful Texas economy generating more than a third of the nation's new jobs Governor Greg Abbott appeared in Houston promising a more reliable grid and boldly pledging "School choice.?
Severe weather: Gov. Abbott requests SBA disaster relief after he says FEMA denied assistance
Governor Abbott has asked the Small Business Administration to provide disaster relief to Southeast Texans impacted by the recent severe weather.
Governor Abbott has asked the Small Business Administration to provide disaster relief to Southeast Texans impacted by the recent severe weather.
Texas breaks all-time record for total jobs 16 months in a row
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's office announced in a released that Texas employers and Texans are leading the nation in job growth, according to a release.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's office announced in a released that Texas employers and Texans are leading the nation in job growth, according to a release.
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Houston Rodeo?s First Responder of the Year Awards
Governor Abbott presented a proclamation to each of the 15 recipients this year for First Responders Day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Governor Abbott presented a proclamation to each of the 15 recipients this year for First Responders Day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Houston Rodeo 2023: Gov. Abbott to deliver remarks on First Responders Day
As celebrations for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo enter its second week Monday, organizers will be honoring First Responders, with a special appearance by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
As celebrations for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo enter its second week Monday, organizers will be honoring First Responders, with a special appearance by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Majority of Texans supporting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's push for school choice
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is intensifying his push for "school choice" - a measure which could fundamentally alter where and how millions of Texas students receive their education.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is intensifying his push for "school choice" - a measure which could fundamentally alter where and how millions of Texas students receive their education.
Gov. Greg Abbott addresses Texas Border security while in Weslaco
The governor met with state officials and law enforcement to discuss strategies being used to help secure the southern border.
The governor met with state officials and law enforcement to discuss strategies being used to help secure the southern border.
Governor Abbott pushes for tougher laws on criminals, securing border, and school choice in state address
Abbott gave praise to the bipartisan measures on improving the state's power grid that has already passed.
Abbott gave praise to the bipartisan measures on improving the state's power grid that has already passed.
Leaked audio of high-ranked state official says vouchers would cut public school funding
The Texas Education Agency official is recorded asking a parent to connect with Governor Greg Abbott's speechwriter to help push for school choice.
The Texas Education Agency official is recorded asking a parent to connect with Governor Greg Abbott's speechwriter to help push for school choice.
Gov. Greg Abbott called out after telling state agencies, universities to stop using DEI
The Texas Legislative Black Caucus is calling on Governor Greg Abbott to end what they call an attack on diversity, equality and inclusion in hiring decisions. FOX 26 anchor Jonathan Martin spoke with Representative Ron Reynolds, who leads the caucus to learn more.
The Texas Legislative Black Caucus is calling on Governor Greg Abbott to end what they call an attack on diversity, equality and inclusion in hiring decisions. FOX 26 anchor Jonathan Martin spoke with Representative Ron Reynolds, who leads the caucus to learn more.
Texas to ban TikTok on all devices used to conduct state business
Governor Greg Abbott is stepping up his fight against the video-sharing app TikTok, calling for state agencies to ban the app from all personal and state-issued devices used to conduct state businesses.
Governor Greg Abbott is stepping up his fight against the video-sharing app TikTok, calling for state agencies to ban the app from all personal and state-issued devices used to conduct state businesses.
Gov. Greg Abbott hires 'border czar' to accelerate wall construction
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday the creation of a Texas “border czar” and said he has appointed a recently retired Border Patrol agent to that position who will “tap his expertise to deploy strategies that reduce illegal immigration and keep our community safe.”
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday the creation of a Texas “border czar” and said he has appointed a recently retired Border Patrol agent to that position who will “tap his expertise to deploy strategies that reduce illegal immigration and keep our community safe.”
EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Greg Abbott speaks with FOX 26 about the recent severe storm, funding, more
Governor Greg Abbott was recently inaugurated for his third term and joined FOX 26 anchors Jonathan Martin and Caroline Collins live to discuss the recent devastation caused by tornadoes in Deer Park and Pasadena, state funding, and more.
Governor Greg Abbott was recently inaugurated for his third term and joined FOX 26 anchors Jonathan Martin and Caroline Collins live to discuss the recent devastation caused by tornadoes in Deer Park and Pasadena, state funding, and more.
Houston tornado: Texas Governor Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for Southeast Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that he issued a disaster declaration for communities in Southeast Texas impacted by severe storms that caused damage to homes and businesses on Tuesday.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that he issued a disaster declaration for communities in Southeast Texas impacted by severe storms that caused damage to homes and businesses on Tuesday.
FOX Faceoff: TikTok blocked on University of Texas Wi-Fi and wired networks, devices
The ban comes after Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive to all state agencies to eliminate cyber security risks posed by TikTok. Here?s what Quanell X and Charles Adams had to say about it.
The ban comes after Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive to all state agencies to eliminate cyber security risks posed by TikTok. Here?s what Quanell X and Charles Adams had to say about it.
Texas: The Issue Is: Gov. Greg Abbott talks school safety, border crisis
Texas has a record $33 billion surplus and a lot of the focus has been on property tax relief, but in his inaugural address for his third time, Governor Greg Abbott gave a preview of what other priorities he has for this legislative session.
Texas has a record $33 billion surplus and a lot of the focus has been on property tax relief, but in his inaugural address for his third time, Governor Greg Abbott gave a preview of what other priorities he has for this legislative session.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for five-year mandatory sentence for human smugglers
Gov. Greg Abbott is making his pitch ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
Gov. Greg Abbott is making his pitch ahead of the upcoming legislative session.