Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Friday a bill that bars transgender kids from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies, though the new law could face legal challenges before it takes effect on Sept. 1.
Gov. Abbott announces immediate special session to cut property taxes, crackdown on human smuggling
"More must be done for the people of Texas," Abbott said. "Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be required. To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session."
CROWN Act signed into law in Texas by Governor Greg Abbott, in effect Sept. 1
Governor Greg Abbott signed the CROWN Act into law on Saturday. The act will end discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles linked to race.
Deputy Darren Almendarez Act becomes law, increasing penalties for catalytic converter thefts
More than a year since Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez was gunned down by criminals trying to steal his catalytic converter, a new law has been signed to increase the penalty for thieves.
Gov. Greg Abbott can pick a fill-in attorney general. He’s so far been silent on impeachment.
Abbott himself is a former attorney general, preceding Paxton in the position. The governor has built deep connections in the conservative legal world and is known to lean on former aides for high-profile appointments.
Major issues remain unresolved as Texas legislative session winds down
Still on the table are the power grid, property tax relief, school funding, and the budget. With all that "heavy lifting" still to do a great deal of lesser legislation has been left to die.
Governor Abbott pushes campaign for school vouchers, protestors interrupt event in South Houston
Shouts from both sides of the school choice and charter school arguments were heard at a church on Broadway Street.
Texas Mass Shooting: Governor's office retracts statement about immigration status for one of the victims
"We regret if the information was incorrect and detracted from the important goal of finding and arresting the criminal," a spokesperson for Governor Greg Abbott said in an emailed statement.
Backlash greets Abbott’s description of 5 shooting victims as “illegal immigrants"
The governor’s focus on immigration status, not the loss of life, draws rebukes from across the country.
Runaway Houston-area teens arrested at southern U.S. border accused of human smuggling
Authorities in Kinney County apprehend two teens from Houston area after they led them on a high-speed chase. Several illegal migrants were in the truck, but escaped on foot while authorities took the teens into custody.
Biden partially approves Abbott's major disaster declaration request for Texas ice storm
Abbott originally requested assistance for 23 counties, but the White House approved access to FEMA's public assistance program for just 13.
Gov. Greg Abbott talks economy, grid reliability, ‘school choice’ during Houston visit
Touting a powerful Texas economy generating more than a third of the nation's new jobs Governor Greg Abbott appeared in Houston promising a more reliable grid and boldly pledging "School choice.”
Severe weather: Gov. Abbott requests SBA disaster relief after he says FEMA denied assistance
Governor Abbott has asked the Small Business Administration to provide disaster relief to Southeast Texans impacted by the recent severe weather.
Texas breaks all-time record for total jobs 16 months in a row
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's office announced in a released that Texas employers and Texans are leading the nation in job growth, according to a release.
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Houston Rodeo’s First Responder of the Year Awards
Governor Abbott presented a proclamation to each of the 15 recipients this year for First Responders Day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Houston Rodeo 2023: Gov. Abbott to deliver remarks on First Responders Day
As celebrations for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo enter its second week Monday, organizers will be honoring First Responders, with a special appearance by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Majority of Texans supporting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's push for school choice
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is intensifying his push for "school choice" - a measure which could fundamentally alter where and how millions of Texas students receive their education.
Gov. Greg Abbott addresses Texas Border security while in Weslaco
The governor met with state officials and law enforcement to discuss strategies being used to help secure the southern border.
Governor Abbott pushes for tougher laws on criminals, securing border, and school choice in state address
Abbott gave praise to the bipartisan measures on improving the state's power grid that has already passed.
Leaked audio of high-ranked state official says vouchers would cut public school funding
The Texas Education Agency official is recorded asking a parent to connect with Governor Greg Abbott's speechwriter to help push for school choice.