"Violating parental rights": Gov. Abbott's office responds to districts adding masks to dress code
"Governor Abbott has been clear that the time for mask mandates is over; now is the time for personal responsibility," says the governor's press secretary in a statement in response to Texas City ISD and Paris ISD adding masks to their dress codes as a loophole to the governor's executive order.
"Governor Abbott has been clear that the time for mask mandates is over; now is the time for personal responsibility," says the governor's press secretary in a statement in response to Texas City ISD and Paris ISD adding masks to their dress codes as a loophole to the governor's executive order.
Governor Abbott tests positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated
In a video posted to Twitter, Abbott promised to stay engaged at the Capitol and at the legislature, as his body fights off the virus.
In a video posted to Twitter, Abbott promised to stay engaged at the Capitol and at the legislature, as his body fights off the virus.
Texas to spend $25 million on concrete barrier amid Gov. Abbott's push for state-funded border wall
The barrier in Eagle Pass is the first glimpse into how much a state-funded border wall could cost. But Abbott’s office says it’s a “concrete barrier” that is separate from his border wall push.
The barrier in Eagle Pass is the first glimpse into how much a state-funded border wall could cost. But Abbott’s office says it’s a “concrete barrier” that is separate from his border wall push.
'It's about control,' FOX 26 Legal Analyst breaks down mask mandate lawsuits, penalties
A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?
A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?
FOX 26 Legal Analyst breaks down mask mandate lawsuits and penalties
A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?
A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?
Harris County sues state over mask mandate amid rising COVID-19 case numbers
With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Texas, Harris Co. has issued a mask mandate for schools and daycares and the Harris County Attorney's office has filed a lawsuit against Governor Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Texas, Harris Co. has issued a mask mandate for schools and daycares and the Harris County Attorney's office has filed a lawsuit against Governor Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Houston senator ends historic 15-hour Voting Rights' filibuster
Senator Carol Alvarado read a message from one of her constituents as she held a marathon filibuster. The Houston Democrat was on the Senate floor for 15 hours trying to block a Voting Rights' bill, but the measure passed.
Senator Carol Alvarado read a message from one of her constituents as she held a marathon filibuster. The Houston Democrat was on the Senate floor for 15 hours trying to block a Voting Rights' bill, but the measure passed.
Supreme Court halts Harris Co. Judge's order protecting Dems from arrest warrants
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on his Twitter that the Supreme Court halted Harris Co. judges' order to block the arrest of more than 40 Democrats
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on his Twitter that the Supreme Court halted Harris Co. judges' order to block the arrest of more than 40 Democrats
Fort Bend Co. files lawsuit challenging Texas Governor's executive order, COVID threat level increased
Fort Bend County officials will be holding a news conference on Wednesday afternoon to announce they are filing a lawsuit challenging Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order, GA-38.
Fort Bend County officials will be holding a news conference on Wednesday afternoon to announce they are filing a lawsuit challenging Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order, GA-38.
Gov. Abbott warns schools, local governments will be 'taken to court' for implementing mask mandates
With local counties and schools implementing mask mandates amid the rising COVID-19 cases, the governor took to social media to remind them of the consequences.
With local counties and schools implementing mask mandates amid the rising COVID-19 cases, the governor took to social media to remind them of the consequences.
Gov. Abbott, DSHS to deploy more than 2,500 medical personnel to combat surging cases of COVID-19 in Texas
The COVID-19 pandemic has skyrocketed in Texas and hospitals across the state are struggling to meet the rising demands due to staffing shortages, but fortunately, help is on the way.
The COVID-19 pandemic has skyrocketed in Texas and hospitals across the state are struggling to meet the rising demands due to staffing shortages, but fortunately, help is on the way.
Harris County to file lawsuit challenging Gov. Abbott's order against mask mandates
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced late Tuesday night that the County has authorized filing a lawsuit challenging Governor Abbott's order preventing Texas local governments from requiring masks.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced late Tuesday night that the County has authorized filing a lawsuit challenging Governor Abbott's order preventing Texas local governments from requiring masks.
Judge temporarily blocks arrests of House Democrats who don't return to state for second special session
A Travis County judge has temporarily blocked the arrests of House Democrats who don’t return to the state for a second special session that began Saturday.
A Travis County judge has temporarily blocked the arrests of House Democrats who don’t return to the state for a second special session that began Saturday.
EXPLAINER: Texas' voting rights for previously convicted felons
With voter fraud becoming one of the largest buzzwords among debates with lawmakers and a Houston resident making headlines for allegedly voting illegally as a previously convicted felon, FOX 26 consulted experts to learn more.
With voter fraud becoming one of the largest buzzwords among debates with lawmakers and a Houston resident making headlines for allegedly voting illegally as a previously convicted felon, FOX 26 consulted experts to learn more.
As coronavirus rages again in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott resists statewide action, hamstrings local leaders
As cases and hospitalizations are reaching heights not seen since February, Abbott’s pandemic playbook in recent weeks has largely focused on blocking local mandates and committing to protecting the rights of the unvaccinated.
As cases and hospitalizations are reaching heights not seen since February, Abbott’s pandemic playbook in recent weeks has largely focused on blocking local mandates and committing to protecting the rights of the unvaccinated.
Local mask mandates pop up in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order banning COVID-19 restrictions
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the most recent official to defy the governor’s order. He announced Monday that the city’s nearly 22,000 city employees will be required to mask up inside city buildings where social distancing is not doable.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the most recent official to defy the governor’s order. He announced Monday that the city’s nearly 22,000 city employees will be required to mask up inside city buildings where social distancing is not doable.
With school openings near, parents, teachers say state leaders have stripped them of weapons against COVID-19
Public health experts and medical professionals are sounding the alarm over the highly transmissible delta variant of COVID-19. The governor has stood firm on his ban against masking mandates in schools.
Public health experts and medical professionals are sounding the alarm over the highly transmissible delta variant of COVID-19. The governor has stood firm on his ban against masking mandates in schools.
Justice Department sues Texas following Gov. Abbott's executive order over transport of migrants
The Justice Department sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday over an executive order limiting transportation of migrants in Texas, arguing it violates federal law.
The Justice Department sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday over an executive order limiting transportation of migrants in Texas, arguing it violates federal law.
Justice Department sues Texas over Gov. Abbott's order for law enforcement to pull over vehicles with migrants
On Wednesday, Abbott issued the order, allowing Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to reroute civilian vehicles back to their origin point or a port of entry, or seize the vehicles, if police suspect the driver is transporting migrants who have COVID-19.
On Wednesday, Abbott issued the order, allowing Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to reroute civilian vehicles back to their origin point or a port of entry, or seize the vehicles, if police suspect the driver is transporting migrants who have COVID-19.
Texas hospitals brace for another COVID-19 surge as delta variant burns through unvaccinated communities
Hospital officials worry that "staggering and frightening" hospitalization rates will push facilities to capacity at a time when staffing is short and workers are exhausted.
Hospital officials worry that "staggering and frightening" hospitalization rates will push facilities to capacity at a time when staffing is short and workers are exhausted.