Donald Trump endorses Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection
The endorsement comes as Abbott faces a primary challenge from former state Sen. Don Huffines of Dallas and as other fellow Republicans eye the race.
Texas governor to veto budget article that funds legislative branch
"No pay for those who abandon their responsibilities," Texas Governor Greg Abbott wrote in a tweet.
Texas House set to consider GOP priority voting bill after sweeping changes made behind closed doors
The legislation, approved by the Senate Sunday morning after an all-night debate, touches all facets of voting in Texas.
Effort to curb governors' pandemic emergency powers falls short at Texas Legislature
The proposal’s low bill number signaled it was a priority of new House Speaker Dade Phelan, a Beaumont Republican who referred to the legislation as “the House’s blueprint for pandemic response.”
After drastic changes made behind closed doors, and an overnight debate, Texas Senate approves voting bill
Senate Bill 7 includes provisions to limit early voting hours, curtail local voting options and further tighten voting-by-mail. The upper chamber suspended its own rules to approve it after debating it for hours overnight.
Greg Abbott sends state troopers, National Guard to border after increase in fentanyl seizures
Abbott said the increase in fentanyl seizures correlates with President Joe Biden taking office in January and implementing new border policies.
Governor touts bill to protect Texans from wrongful social media censorship
"The first amendment is under assault by these social media companies and that is not going to be tolerated in Texas," said Gov. Abbott. He believes only conservative voices are being silenced not liberal ones.
Houston business owners react to Gov. Abbott's announcement
Business owners big and small are now reacting to the major news coming from Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday to do away with the state mask mandate and move to full capacity for all businesses.
Abbott signs executive order to protect energy industry from federal overreach
Abbott held a roundtable discussion with energy workers, leaders, and advocates on how to support energy workers and the energy industry in Texas.
Abbott hosts roundtable on law enforcement, public safety priorities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion in Austin on public safety and law enforcement.
Gov. Abbott holds roundtable discussion in Houston, provides COVID-19 update
During a roundtable discussion in the Texas Medical Center, Governor Abbott met with Houston healthcare professionals to discuss the COVID-19 response, vaccination efforts and lessons learned from the pandemic.
'It's that easy!' Texas Gov. Greg Abbott receives COVID-19 vaccine in Austin
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott received the COVID-19 vaccine at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin.
Harris Co. judge asks Gov. Abbott to guarantee validity of drive-thru votes
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is asking Texas Governor Greg Abbott to guarantee the validity of votes that are cast at drive-thru voting locations.
Gov. Abbott announces appointment for Texas Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott has announced he is appointing Rebecca Huddle to be the next justice on the Texas Supreme Court.
Court reinstates Texas limit on mail ballot drop-off locations
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals late Monday issued a stay of a federal judge’s ruling on Friday that Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s order is a likely violation of a voter’s right to vote.
Bars in Texas can reopen Oct. 14 at 50% capacity, depends on each County Judge
Each Texas County Judge has the power to opt in to allow bars and similar establishments to reopen under Gov. Abbott's new order.