Houston rep's first US bill targets Abbott's 'weaponization' of vacant seat: 'We had no voice'
As his first act as the U.S. representative for part of the Houston area, Christian D. Menefee has filed a bill to force state governors to fill vacant House seats within a reasonable time frame.
As his first act as the U.S. representative for part of the Houston area, Christian D. Menefee has filed a bill to force state governors to fill vacant House seats within a reasonable time frame.
Corpus Christi neighbors demand urgent state help following wave of drought disaster filings
As drought-stricken South Texas cities declare local disasters, the region races to secure a stable water supply before reservoirs hit critical depletion levels.
As drought-stricken South Texas cities declare local disasters, the region races to secure a stable water supply before reservoirs hit critical depletion levels.
Houston council changes HPD-ICE policy
The Houston City Council approved changes to its controversial policy on how city police interact with federal immigration authorities. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains the changes, and we hear Gov. Greg Abbott's response.
The Houston City Council approved changes to its controversial policy on how city police interact with federal immigration authorities. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains the changes, and we hear Gov. Greg Abbott's response.
Gov. Abbott on Houston's change ICE-related policy
While attending an election event in Montgomery County, Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke to the press regarding the changes to Houston's policy on HPD's interactions with federal immigration authorities.
While attending an election event in Montgomery County, Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke to the press regarding the changes to Houston's policy on HPD's interactions with federal immigration authorities.
Gov. Abbott says Houston will have to pay back $110M if immigration ordinance isn’t repealed
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the City of Houston will have to pay back around $110 million in public safety funds and still find a way to fully fund the police if they do not repeal an ordinance dictating how police interact with immigration authorities.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the City of Houston will have to pay back around $110 million in public safety funds and still find a way to fully fund the police if they do not repeal an ordinance dictating how police interact with immigration authorities.
Abbott activates Texas emergency response teams ahead of severe storms
Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott activated emergency response resources Friday as the state faces a stretch of potential severe weather.
Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott activated emergency response resources Friday as the state faces a stretch of potential severe weather.
Texas emergency teams deployed for severe storms and flash flooding threat
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as severe thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding loom over North, West, and Central Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as severe thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding loom over North, West, and Central Texas.
Texas awards $116M in public safety grants for 2026 FIFA World Cup security
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Texas invests $5M in forensic psychiatry to bolster mental health workforce
Gov. Greg Abbott announced $5 million in grants for forensic psychiatry fellowships at nine Texas medical institutions to increase access to specialized mental healthcare.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced $5 million in grants for forensic psychiatry fellowships at nine Texas medical institutions to increase access to specialized mental healthcare.
Texas won't observe Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations, Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state will not observe Cesar Chavez Day after new allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against the celebrated workers' rights advocate.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state will not observe Cesar Chavez Day after new allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against the celebrated workers' rights advocate.
Governor Abbott on Corpus Christi water crisis
Lake Corpus Christi has hit a record low of 10% capacity, with models warning of a potential "water emergency" by November 2026. Governor Abbott has threatened a state takeover due to "local indecision," while city officials insist a $1 billion infrastructure plan is already securing the supply. The city is fast-tracking groundwater and desalination projects to add 76 million gallons per day, with a key council review set for April 2026.
Lake Corpus Christi has hit a record low of 10% capacity, with models warning of a potential "water emergency" by November 2026. Governor Abbott has threatened a state takeover due to "local indecision," while city officials insist a $1 billion infrastructure plan is already securing the supply. The city is fast-tracking groundwater and desalination projects to add 76 million gallons per day, with a key council review set for April 2026.
Nasdaq Texas launches new dual-listing exchange with historic Battle of Alamo ceremony
On the 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, Nasdaq officially launched Nasdaq Texas, a new dual-listing venue headquartered in Dallas that allows companies to align with the state’s corporate governance laws.
On the 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, Nasdaq officially launched Nasdaq Texas, a new dual-listing venue headquartered in Dallas that allows companies to align with the state’s corporate governance laws.
LIVE: Texas governor 2026 primary results
Texas voters decided Tuesday who will face-off during the governor’s race in November.
Texas voters decided Tuesday who will face-off during the governor’s race in November.
Abbott speaks to supporters after winning Republican governor's primary
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to supporters after winning the Republican nomination as he seeks a record fourth term.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to supporters after winning the Republican nomination as he seeks a record fourth term.
Gov. Greg Abbott: Texas wins 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup for job growth
Texas has secured its 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, a record-breaking win based on logging over 1,400 qualifying corporate expansion and relocation projects in 2025.
Texas has secured its 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, a record-breaking win based on logging over 1,400 qualifying corporate expansion and relocation projects in 2025.
Gov. Abbott targets 'out-of-control' property taxes with new five-point tax relief plan
Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.
Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.
Texas files lawsuit to ban CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood from operating in state
The State of Texas has filed a lawsuit seeking to ban CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood from the state, alleging they are designated terrorist organizations operating in violation of state law.
The State of Texas has filed a lawsuit seeking to ban CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood from the state, alleging they are designated terrorist organizations operating in violation of state law.
Abbott threatens to strip schools' funding after student anti-ICE walkouts, arrests at protest
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to strip funding from schools after hundreds of students walked out in protest of ICE operations and immigration policies.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to strip funding from schools after hundreds of students walked out in protest of ICE operations and immigration policies.
Abbott directs education commissioner to investigate Austin ISD student ICE protests
Gov. Greg Abbott has called on the state's education commissioner to investigate a series of student-led protests at Austin ISD.
Gov. Greg Abbott has called on the state's education commissioner to investigate a series of student-led protests at Austin ISD.
State probes 2 Texas school districts over alleged ties to designated terrorist group
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating North Texas school districts for potential ties to the Islamic Games of North America following the state's designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating North Texas school districts for potential ties to the Islamic Games of North America following the state's designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.