Texas Gov. Abbott pays respects at service for George Floyd

Texas Gov. Abbott pays respects at service for George Floyd

“George Floyd is going to change the arc of the future of the United States. George Floyd has not died in vain. His life will be a living legacy about the way that America and Texas responds to this tragedy,” Abbott said.

“George Floyd is going to change the arc of the future of the United States. George Floyd has not died in vain. His life will be a living legacy about the way that America and Texas responds to this tragedy,” Abbott said.

Gov. Abbott eliminates jail as punishment for violating COVID-19 executive orders

Gov. Abbott eliminates jail as punishment for violating COVID-19 executive orders

“Throwing Texans in jail who have had their businesses shut down through no fault of their own is nonsensical, and I will not allow it to happen,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

“Throwing Texans in jail who have had their businesses shut down through no fault of their own is nonsensical, and I will not allow it to happen,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Magnolia salon in rebellion as Gov. Abbott lifts restrictions on hairstylists

Magnolia salon in rebellion as Gov. Abbott lifts restrictions on hairstylists

Despite multiple alerts, local law enforcement in Montgomery County did not respond to the opening, and aren’t likely to, given Gov. Abbott’s mid-afternoon announcement freeing barbers, stylists and salons to re-open Friday, legally.

Despite multiple alerts, local law enforcement in Montgomery County did not respond to the opening, and aren’t likely to, given Gov. Abbott’s mid-afternoon announcement freeing barbers, stylists and salons to re-open Friday, legally.

Abbott says alcohol to-go could become permanent in Texas

Abbott says alcohol to-go could become permanent in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.

Gov. Abbott tells FOX 26 he will issue clarification after Montgomery Co. says order is "unclear" and "vague"

Gov. Abbott tells FOX 26 he will issue clarification after Montgomery Co. says order is "unclear" and "vague"

Hours after Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said Texas Gov. Abbott's new executive order to reopen the state was "unclear", "vague", and "inconsistent", the governor spoke with FOX 26 about providing new clarification.

Hours after Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said Texas Gov. Abbott's new executive order to reopen the state was "unclear", "vague", and "inconsistent", the governor spoke with FOX 26 about providing new clarification.

Governor declares state of disaster for Texas

Governor declares state of disaster for Texas

Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world. 

Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world. 

Texas Catholic Bishops respond to Gov. Abbott refugee decision, "discouraging and disheartening"

Texas Catholic Bishops respond to Gov. Abbott refugee decision, "discouraging and disheartening"

According to the statement, the organization respects the Governor but believes his decision to reject the refugees is misguided. "It denies people who are fleeing persecution, including religious persecution, from being able to bring their gifts and talents to our state and contribute to the general common good of all Texans." 

According to the statement, the organization respects the Governor but believes his decision to reject the refugees is misguided. "It denies people who are fleeing persecution, including religious persecution, from being able to bring their gifts and talents to our state and contribute to the general common good of all Texans." 

Governor Abbott regrets inflammatory tone of campaign material - What's Your Point?

Governor Abbott regrets inflammatory tone of campaign material - What's Your Point?

This week’s panel; Wayne Dolcefino, media consultant;  Jacquie Baly, UH Downtown Political Science Professor;  Carmen Roe, legal analyst and Houston attorney; Antonio Diaz-, writer, educator and radio host; Mike Collier, Democratic political commentator; Michelle Maples, conservative attorney; talk about Governor Abbott and reaction to campaign material.

This week’s panel; Wayne Dolcefino, media consultant;  Jacquie Baly, UH Downtown Political Science Professor;  Carmen Roe, legal analyst and Houston attorney; Antonio Diaz-, writer, educator and radio host; Mike Collier, Democratic political commentator; Michelle Maples, conservative attorney; talk about Governor Abbott and reaction to campaign material.