Muslim water park event in NTX cancelled after Abbott backlash
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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.

'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.

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 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.

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. 

Dallas police's response to Abbott's immigration order
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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.  

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.

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.

Dallas removes rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn
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The City of Dallas has begun removing decorative crosswalks across the city as it complies with Greg Abbott's mandate to remove distracting political messaging. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn removed as Dallas complies with state safety mandate

Rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn were removed Monday morning as Dallas works to comply with a state safety mandate to remove political messaging from public roadways.

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.

Greg Abbott on Cesar Chavez abuse allegations
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Texas governor Greg Abbott spoke at a Teamsters event today on why he's choosing to end Cesar Chavez celebrations in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against the famed workers rights leader.

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.

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.

Texas Primary Election Results: 2026 winner list and key runoffs to watch in May

Here's the latest Texas Primary Election results for 2026, featuring James Talarico’s win, the Cornyn-Paxton Senate runoff and key updates on the race for Governor.