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.
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.
Breaking Bond series catches Gov. Greg Abbott's attention
Governor Greg Abbott tweeted a link to our Breaking Bond series as part of his argument that we need to change the laws when it comes to letting known violent people out from behind bars, even though they've already broken the terms of their bond. Our Randy Wallace tells us more about what caught the governor's attention.
Governor Greg Abbott tweeted a link to our Breaking Bond series as part of his argument that we need to change the laws when it comes to letting known violent people out from behind bars, even though they've already broken the terms of their bond. Our Randy Wallace tells us more about what caught the governor's attention.
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.
Abbott said the increase in fentanyl seizures correlates with President Joe Biden taking office in January and implementing new border policies.
What jobs are out there!
It's time to go back to work; as Governor Greg Abbott ends the extra unemployment money next month. Now if that impacts you, there are thousands of open positions available. FOX 26 Houston caught up with April. Maggio, Regional Sales Practice Director with Corestaff Services to save the day and let you know what's out there.
It's time to go back to work; as Governor Greg Abbott ends the extra unemployment money next month. Now if that impacts you, there are thousands of open positions available. FOX 26 Houston caught up with April. Maggio, Regional Sales Practice Director with Corestaff Services to save the day and let you know what's out there.
Texas governor signs Fetal Heartbeat-Abortion Ban
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that effectively bans all abortions in our state. So what are the chances it will be successfully challenged? Professor Josh Blackman from South Texas College of Law joins us live to tell us more.
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that effectively bans all abortions in our state. So what are the chances it will be successfully challenged? Professor Josh Blackman from South Texas College of Law joins us live to tell us more.
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Anti-Asian Hate Rally in Sugar Land
Governor Greg Abbott spent some time in Sugar Land Saturday to attend a rally to speak out against Asian hate.
Governor Greg Abbott spent some time in Sugar Land Saturday to attend a rally to speak out against Asian hate.
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.
"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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Each Texas County Judge has the power to opt in to allow bars and similar establishments to reopen under Gov. Abbott's new order.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reopening Texas: 75% capacity increase at retail stores, restaurants, gyms in most of state
Governor Greg Abbott announced that retail stores, restaurants and some other businesses in certain areas of Texas will be allowed to operate at 75% capacity.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that retail stores, restaurants and some other businesses in certain areas of Texas will be allowed to operate at 75% capacity.