Abbott calls lawmakers back for fourth time to try again on school vouchers and border security
The governor announced the fourth special session would start an hour after the previous session adjourned.
School voucher legislation likely to fail again in Texas House
Gov. Abbott has said he is not backing down on providing so-called “education freedom" for parents, but rural house Republicans and Democrats seem dug in on blocking vouchers.
Luka Doncic, Dirk Nowitzki among famous fans to take in World Series Game 2
After the heroics in Game 1 of the World Series, many famous faces were spotted watching the Texas Rangers at Game 2 on Saturday night.
Gov. Abbott calls special session on school choice, border, vaccine mandates
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a third special session of the 88th Texas Legislature to begin on Monday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott refutes claims that his border policies are inhumane
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke about the border crisis in New York on Wednesday morning.
Gov. Greg Abbott holds border security news conference with governors from across U.S.
Abbott sent letters to governors across the U.S. in May requesting help at the border for Texas' Operation Lone Star.
Gov. Abbott holds ceremonial signing for 'Save Women's Sports Act' in Denton
While Governor Abbott signed the bill inside of Texas Women's University in Denton protesters gathered outside.
Gov. Greg Abbott in Denton Monday for 'Save Women's Sports Act' ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott will be in Denton on Monday to hold a ceremonial signing of a bill that forces college athletes in the state to compete in sports based on their sex at birth.
Gov. Abbott signs street racing, street takeover bills in Fort Worth
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth on Wednesday to ceremonially sign new bills meant to crack down on street racing and street takeovers in the state. He actually signed the bills two months ago.
First Amendment group sues Texas Governor and others over the state’s TikTok ban on official devices
The lawsuit said the state’s decision to restrict access to TikTok on official devices, as well as on personal devices used to conduct state business, is comprising teaching and research.
Gov Abbott appoints new interim attorney general
Austin-based attorney Angela Colmenero has served as Abbott's deputy chief of staff. and held leadership positions at both the Attorney General's Office and the Governor's Office.
Floating border wall arrives at Texas-Mexico border
1,000 feet of the floating barriers arrived at the US-Mexico border in Eagle Pass.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shares fake article about Garth Brooks getting booed for being 'woke'
Governor Abbott shared the post about a fake festival in a fake Texas city from a satire website. "Go woke. Go broke," the governor said.
Gov. Greg Abbott continues his veto campaign, axing more bills amid property tax impasse
The common theme in his many of his vetoes: The bills can wait until after lawmakers figure out property taxes.
Gov. Abbott signs bill forcing transgender college athletes to compete in sports as their sex at birth
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law that bans transgender college athletes from competing on teams or in sports that don't align with their sex at birth.
Gov. Greg Abbott okays bill to eliminate annual vehicle inspections
The new legislation goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, but several Texans will still be required to get their vehicles inspected. Here's why.
Texas to use mobile, floating border wall in effort to prevent illegal crossings
The first 1,000 feet of the new “water-based barrier" will be deployed in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Texas House 'gave the bird' to homeowners by refusing to negotiate property tax plan, Lt. Gov. Patrick said
The Texas House and Senate are in a standoff over the best way to offer property tax relief.
Gov. Abbott admits it may take more than one special session to pass property tax relief
When Gov. Abbott called lawmakers back to Austin, he wanted them to pass a bill on property tax relief. On Friday, the governor acknowledged that an agreement may be tough to come by.
Special session underway as Texas' 'Big Three' look to find common ground
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick called out fellow Republican Dade Phelan on Tuesday, saying the Texas House is "dysfunctional."