Former Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor’s race, pledging ethics reform
Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Nasdaq to launch new Texas dual listing venue in 2026
Nasdaq is set to launch its own Texas financial exchange as the Lone Star state continues to grow as a national platform for stock trading.
Trump endorses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection
The endorsement comes days after Abbott announced his campaign for his fourth term in office.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces bid for 4th term in office
Texas Governor Greg Abbott made it officials. He announced his bid for an unprecedented fourth term in office. He made the announcement in Houston on Sunday. Reporter Marco Bitonel has details.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.
FULL: Gov. Greg Abbott announces 2026 re-election bid
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sunday that he will seek a fourth term in 2026, extending his run as one of the nation’s longest-serving governors.
Texas Gov. Abbott jokes about imposing a '100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,' sources say
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would impose a 100 percent tariff on anyone moving to Texas from New York City after the election. Sources now say the governor meant the post as a joke.
Texans growing more pessimistic about the economy, new poll finds
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
Oak Lawn church paints Pride steps to defy Abbott
The governor is giving 30 days for crosswalks with political messaging to be removed. We’re not yet at that deadline and there are uncertainties regarding what will happen in Dallas.
Oak Lawn church defies governor's crosswalk order by painting Pride steps
The colorful church steps in Dallas's Oak Lawn neighborhood stand as a symbolic defiance against Governor Abbott's directive to remove all politically themed crosswalks across Texas streets.
Gov. Abbott orders state-led homeless encampment removal in Austin
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.
Governor Abbott to deploy National Guard to Austin ahead of 'No Kings' protest
Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of a protest, a move Texas Democrats criticize as an infringement on free speech rights, while the number of deployed troops remains undisclosed.
Texas National Guard deployed for No Kings protest
Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of a protest, a move Texas Democrats criticize as an infringement on free speech rights, while the number of deployed troops remains undisclosed.
Gov. Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of planned weekend protests
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the deployment of personnel and tactical assets from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard to Austin in anticipation of what he says is a planned "antifa-linked demonstration."
Numerous rural hospitals on life support in Texas
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is pursuing $50 billion in federal funding to save and expand rural healthcare services as 76 rural hospitals face closure across the state.
Legality of the National Guard deployment to Chicago
A judge will hear arguments tomorrow on whether the deployment of the Texas national guard to Chicago is legal. The guard deployed at the request of President Trump and against the wishes of Illinois’ democrat leaders. Posturing, posing and tough rhetoric is ramping up between Chicago leaders and the trump administration. President Trump posted today that the governor and Chicago mayor "should be in jail."
Texas DPS directed to increase new THC rule enforcement
Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.
Texas National Guard arrive in Chicago amid backlash
400 Texas National Guard members have arrived in Chicago as part of a federal deployment. The deployment is meant to protect federal property and employees amid clashes between ICE agents and protesters. Illinois' governor is suing to stop the deployment, calling it "unlawful and dangerous."
Pam Bondi deflects on Texas Troops arrival in Illinois
400 guard soldiers were activated; an unknown number arrived today at a training facility southwest of Chicago. President trump has repeatedly cited Chicago as an example of a crime ridden city run by democrats. Attorney general Pam Bondi was asked about that and other issues during a heated senate hearing today.
Gov. Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to Chicago
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has authorized the president to call up 400 members of the Texas National Guard to serve in Illinois. President Trump said they are needed to protect federal property and employees in Chicago.