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.

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.

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.

Governor Abbott announces that county judges can reopen bars

Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent out an obscure tweet earlier today, the tweet told his followers to watch his Facebook page. 

Mail in ballot lawsuit filed against Gov. Abbott

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing another lawsuit after he limited the number of mail-in-ballot drop-off locations.

Gov. Abbott hints in tweet that bars could reopen in Texas

Restaurants and retail have been allowed to operate at 75 percent capacity for several weeks in Texas. But bars remain closed, after reopening briefly in late May before a summer spike in cases.

Gov. Abbott urges Texans to get flu shot as early as possible this season

Gov. Greg Abbott was in Dallas Thursday to discuss preparations for the upcoming flu season, which he said will pose a new challenge for hospitals.

Ban on elective surgeries puts financial strain on local hospitals

Many Texas hospitals are hoping that state and federal governments will step in soon to help financially during the time they can’t perform elective surgeries.

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.