Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has colossal $55 million war chest for 2022 reelection bid
Abbott’s campaign coffers hit the balance after he raised over $18.7 million during the last 10 days of June, his campaign announced Thursday. The campaign said the cash-on-hand total was larger “than any other statewide candidate in Texas history.”
Abbott’s campaign coffers hit the balance after he raised over $18.7 million during the last 10 days of June, his campaign announced Thursday. The campaign said the cash-on-hand total was larger “than any other statewide candidate in Texas history.”
Bail Reform, Election Security lead Special Session Agenda with no action planned on Texas power grid
State lawmakers will be heading to Austin for a special legislative session. Among the issues to be addressed are violent crime, elections, and the border. The agenda does not include any action to improve the reliability of the Texas power grid.
State lawmakers will be heading to Austin for a special legislative session. Among the issues to be addressed are violent crime, elections, and the border. The agenda does not include any action to improve the reliability of the Texas power grid.
What's important to you? Special session in Texas begins Thursday
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the agenda for the special legislative session that begins Thursday, asking lawmakers to prioritize 11 issues that largely appeal to conservatives who wanted more out of the regular session. So we caught up with Houston area residents to find out what's important to them.
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the agenda for the special legislative session that begins Thursday, asking lawmakers to prioritize 11 issues that largely appeal to conservatives who wanted more out of the regular session. So we caught up with Houston area residents to find out what's important to them.
Allen West announces he is running against Gov. Greg Abbott in Republican primary
The Texas GOP chairman made his campaign official Sunday.
The Texas GOP chairman made his campaign official Sunday.
"Everything is on the table": Democrats mull options for special session, including another walkout
After killing Republicans' priority voting bill during the regular legislative session, Democratic lawmakers are mulling how to try to stop it in the special session that starts July 8.
After killing Republicans' priority voting bill during the regular legislative session, Democratic lawmakers are mulling how to try to stop it in the special session that starts July 8.
Gov. Abbott, former Pres. Trump jointly visit Texas-Mexico border
Greg Abbott and Donald Trump were in the Rio Grande Valley visiting the border in Hidalgo County and Abbott reiterated his own pledge to finish the border wall in Texas.
Greg Abbott and Donald Trump were in the Rio Grande Valley visiting the border in Hidalgo County and Abbott reiterated his own pledge to finish the border wall in Texas.
What is critical race theory? Explaining the discipline that Texas' governor wants to "abolish"
Those who study the discipline say attacks on it are targeting any teachings that challenge and complicate dominant narratives about the country’s history and identity.
Those who study the discipline say attacks on it are targeting any teachings that challenge and complicate dominant narratives about the country’s history and identity.
Advocates angry over Abbott?s animal cruelty bill veto
#AbbottHatesDogs was at one point the fifth most trending topic on Twitter, as a reaction to Gov. Greg Abbott?s veto of an animal cruelty bill made news around the country. We talk to a senator who co-authored the bill, and two Houston-area animal rights advocates, about the decision.
#AbbottHatesDogs was at one point the fifth most trending topic on Twitter, as a reaction to Gov. Greg Abbott?s veto of an animal cruelty bill made news around the country. We talk to a senator who co-authored the bill, and two Houston-area animal rights advocates, about the decision.
Animal advocates feel blindsided after governor vetoes bill to expand animal cruelty laws
All those who fought for Senate Bill 474, which is known as the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, say they can’t believe Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to veto it.
All those who fought for Senate Bill 474, which is known as the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, say they can’t believe Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to veto it.
Gov. Abbott vetoes criminal justice bills, legislation to protect dogs, teach kids about domestic violence
Abbott vetoed 13 bills authored by Democrats and seven by Republicans. Twelve of the vetoes targeted bills that originated in the House, and eight were from the Senate.
Abbott vetoed 13 bills authored by Democrats and seven by Republicans. Twelve of the vetoes targeted bills that originated in the House, and eight were from the Senate.
Gov. Abbott signs 7 gun bills including permitless carry
Governor Greg Abbott put pen to paper and signed the so-called Permitless Carry bill into law along with several other measures. FOX 26 political reporter Greg Groogan is here to break it down.
Governor Greg Abbott put pen to paper and signed the so-called Permitless Carry bill into law along with several other measures. FOX 26 political reporter Greg Groogan is here to break it down.
Gov. Abbott signs 7 gun bills including permitless carry
Flanked by the longtime leader of the National Rifle Association, Governor Greg Abbott signed seven controversial bills into law dramatically expanding Gun rights in Texas.
Flanked by the longtime leader of the National Rifle Association, Governor Greg Abbott signed seven controversial bills into law dramatically expanding Gun rights in Texas.
Understanding the Permitless Carry bill now signed into law
Governor Greg Abbott put pen to paper and signed the so-called Permitless Carry bill into law along with several other measures. FOX 26 political reporter Greg Groogan is here to break it down.
Governor Greg Abbott put pen to paper and signed the so-called Permitless Carry bill into law along with several other measures. FOX 26 political reporter Greg Groogan is here to break it down.
Texans can carry handguns without a license or training starting Sept. 1
Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.
Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to build a border wall, but does Texas have the ability — or money — to do so?
Critics have denounced Abbott's proposal as "political theater" that won't pass legal muster. But the two-term Republican governor says it's time to secure the border.
Critics have denounced Abbott's proposal as "political theater" that won't pass legal muster. But the two-term Republican governor says it's time to secure the border.
Gov. Greg Abbott has lifted almost all Texas pandemic restrictions. But not the one limiting jail releases
As he was fighting for the Legislature to change state bail laws, the governor continued his emergency order to restrict no-cost jail releases during the pandemic. At least several Texas courts have deemed the order unconstitutional.
As he was fighting for the Legislature to change state bail laws, the governor continued his emergency order to restrict no-cost jail releases during the pandemic. At least several Texas courts have deemed the order unconstitutional.
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.
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.
"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.
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.”
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.”