Texas: The Issue Is - Discussion about Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities going into his 3rd term
We know Texas has a record surplus and a lot of the focus has been on property tax relief, but in his inaugural address, Gov. Greg Abbott gave a preview of what other priorities he has for this legislative session.
Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick take the oath of office for the 3rd time
Texas Governor Greg Abbott took the oath of office at an inauguration ceremony today at the Texas Capitol.
Atmos apologizes to customers for heating interruptions, energy experts hope state investigation digs deeper
Bruce Bullock, the director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU, says Governor Abbott is making Atmos a scapegoat for the larger problems of the Texas energy grid.
Gov. Abbott calls for investigation into Atmos Energy for failing to prepare for arctic blast
Governor Greg Abbott said they are investigating due to Atmos Energy's failure to prepare for last week's arctic blast.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for investigation into ankle monitors after Dallas Methodist shooting
Texas governor Greg Abbott is asking the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to take a closer look at killings committed by parolees on ankle monitors in Dallas.
Gov. Abbott orders TikTok ban for all Texas state agencies
Governor Greg Abbott ordered all Texas state agencies to ban the use of the social media platform TikTok on any government-issued devices.
Gov. Greg Abbott invokes 'invasion clauses' in border security push
Texas governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is invoking the Invasion Clauses of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions in his latest effort to protect the Texas-Mexico border.
Greg Abbott defeats Beto O'Rourke, wins third term as Texas governor
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has won re-election in Texas. It will be his third term in office.
Gov. Greg Abbott heads to the border for election night, with immigration a top issue for Texans
A recent University of Texas - Texas Politics Project poll found the top issue among likely voters. Governor Abbott believes the push for border security will have Hispanic voters supporting Republicans.
O’Rourke outraises Abbott in final month of Texas governor’s race
In the homestretch of the state’s governor race, Beto O’Rourke outraises incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott though he still trails in the polls.
Texas governor poll: Gov. Abbott extending his lead over Beto O'Rourke as election day approaches
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is extending his lead over Democrat challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a newly released University of Texas - Texas Politics Project poll.
Texas governor debate did little to change people's minds, recent poll shows
The poll released by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion showed Republican Gov. Greg Abbott with an eight-point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke among likely voters. But the poll’s margin of error is large at about 5%, which statistically allows for a two-point O'Rourke win or an 18-point Abbott blowout.
O’Rourke raises over $25 million from July through late September, outraising Abbott again
His campaign said the massive amount came at a faster clip than his previous, record-breaking haul.
New York City mayor declares state of emergency over busing of migrants from Texas
Mayor Eric Adams said the city needs emergency funding to provide shelter to migrants and other people without housing. He also asked El Paso to stop sending migrants there.
Harry Styles shows support for Beto O'Rourke with governor candidate in the crowd
Video from the concert on Sunday night showed Styles pointing to a Beto for Texas sticker on his guitar.
Abbott, O’Rourke spar over immigration, abortion and Uvalde shooting in debate
Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke clashed Friday night over immigration, abortion and gun control in the only planned gubernatorial debate before the Nov. 8 elections.
Race for Texas governor: Greg Abbott, Beto O'Rourke to hold only debate on Friday
This week’s Quinnipiac poll has Abbott up seven points over O’Rourke. With the border a top priority of the majority polled and likely the only debate between the candidates, O’Rourke has a lot of ground to make up.
Migrant encounters at the border are higher than they were before Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star began
The number of migrant encounters at the Texas-Mexico border has climbed from 109,456 in March 2021, the month the mission began, to 116,976 in August — a failure of Abbott’s office’s stated desire to “stop this revolving door and deter others considering entering illegally.”
Texas governor poll: Abbott leads O'Rourke, border top issue for voters
A poll of likely voters released Wednesday by Quinnipiac University shows Abbott with a 7-point lead over O'Rourke.
Hurricane Ian: Texas sending search-and-rescue team, boats to Florida
With destructive Hurricane Ian expected to strengthen and make landfall in Florida late Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is sending help to the Sunshine State.