Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation
Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.
Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.
Texas secures immediate federal funding to hire livestock inspectors and fight ongoing New World screwworm out
Texas secures immediate USDA funding to hire more livestock inspectors and reinforce operations against the ongoing parasitic New World screwworm outbreak.
Texas secures immediate USDA funding to hire more livestock inspectors and reinforce operations against the ongoing parasitic New World screwworm outbreak.
Greg Abbott pushes for data center regulations
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing for more regulations on data centers after leading the charge for Texas to build them. FOX 4's Davis Sentendrey has more.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing for more regulations on data centers after leading the charge for Texas to build them. FOX 4's Davis Sentendrey has more.
Texas Gov. Abbott calls for regulations on data centers, contrasting previous stance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday called for sweeping regulations on data centers to be passed by the legislature in the 2027 session. It's a change in stance for Abbott, who previously worked to make Texas the epicenter of the data center buildout.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday called for sweeping regulations on data centers to be passed by the legislature in the 2027 session. It's a change in stance for Abbott, who previously worked to make Texas the epicenter of the data center buildout.
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe weather, flash flood threats
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a multi-day threat of severe weather and flash flooding across much of the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a multi-day threat of severe weather and flash flooding across much of the state.
Texas scales up emergency response to combat destructive New World screwworm
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday activated the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to support the state’s response to a reemergence of the New World screwworm, a destructive livestock pest the state previously eradicated decades ago.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday activated the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to support the state’s response to a reemergence of the New World screwworm, a destructive livestock pest the state previously eradicated decades ago.
Flesh-eating screwworm in Texas: Gov. Abbott signs statewide disaster declaration
Governor Greg Abbott and state health officials say they are moving swiftly to address the first case of flesh-eating screwworm found in the U.S. in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott and state health officials say they are moving swiftly to address the first case of flesh-eating screwworm found in the U.S. in Texas.
Jane Nelson, Texas’ top election official, stepping down as Secretary of State
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson said Tuesday she will leave the post next month.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson said Tuesday she will leave the post next month.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issues directive keeping college tuition frozen for upcoming school year
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday issued a directive reinforcing a freeze on undergraduate tuition and fees at all public institutions of higher education in Texas for the upcoming academic year.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday issued a directive reinforcing a freeze on undergraduate tuition and fees at all public institutions of higher education in Texas for the upcoming academic year.
Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP) announced by Governor Abbott in Houston
Governor Abbott has launched a joint state and local task force, the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), to specifically target and arrest violent repeat criminals in the Houston area.
Governor Abbott has launched a joint state and local task force, the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), to specifically target and arrest violent repeat criminals in the Houston area.
Muslim water park event in NTX cancelled after Abbott backlash
The City of Grand Prairie cancelled a Muslim holiday celebration event at a local water park after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to pull funding from the city over religious discrimination. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
The City of Grand Prairie cancelled a Muslim holiday celebration event at a local water park after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to pull funding from the city over religious discrimination. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Muslim celebration at Grand Prairie water park canceled after Gov. Abbott threatens to pull city funding
A planned celebration of an important Muslim holiday at a Grand Prairie water park has been canceled after backlash from Texas Governor Greg Abbott over religious discrimination.
A planned celebration of an important Muslim holiday at a Grand Prairie water park has been canceled after backlash from Texas Governor Greg Abbott over religious discrimination.
'We're not done': Abbott calls for property tax overhaul in Report to the People
The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.
The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.
Governor Abbott opens 460 MW Pin Oak power plant, first under Texas Energy Fund
Texas Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated the new Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant in Fairfield, marking the first completed project funded by the Texas Energy Fund to strengthen the state's power grid.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated the new Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant in Fairfield, marking the first completed project funded by the Texas Energy Fund to strengthen the state's power grid.
Texas summer camps face potential closures over strict new safety regulations
Texas summer camps are facing a race against time and potential closure as they struggle to comply with strict new state safety laws and costly infrastructure mandates just weeks before the season begins.
Texas summer camps are facing a race against time and potential closure as they struggle to comply with strict new state safety laws and costly infrastructure mandates just weeks before the season begins.
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.
Governor Abbott declares disaster for North Texas counties following severe storms
Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for Lamar, Parker, and Wise counties following severe storms that damaged North Texas homes and businesses.
Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for Lamar, Parker, and Wise counties following severe storms that damaged North Texas homes and businesses.
Dallas police's response to Abbott's immigration order
The department says it has revised an immigration policy, hours ahead of a deadline imposed by Governor Abbott. Last week, the governor threatened to pull millions in public safety funding from the city, saying a years-old policy ran afoul of a contract that the city signed. In response, the city says its new policy clarifies that Dallas police are not prohibited from inquiring about immigration status or cooperating with federal authorities. The revised policy does say officers will not stop a person, for the sole purpose of determining immigration status
The department says it has revised an immigration policy, hours ahead of a deadline imposed by Governor Abbott. Last week, the governor threatened to pull millions in public safety funding from the city, saying a years-old policy ran afoul of a contract that the city signed. In response, the city says its new policy clarifies that Dallas police are not prohibited from inquiring about immigration status or cooperating with federal authorities. The revised policy does say officers will not stop a person, for the sole purpose of determining immigration status
Dallas police to review immigration policies after Abbott funding threat
In response to the governor's letter threatening to pull safety funding over ICE cooperation policies, the city said it is committed to complying with all applicable state and federal laws.
In response to the governor's letter threatening to pull safety funding over ICE cooperation policies, the city said it is committed to complying with all applicable state and federal laws.