Texas Democrats demand Gov. Abbott call for special session on public school funding
In the letter from 39 Texas House Democrats to Gov. Abbott, they say the state’s surplus of about $18 billion means it has the resources to better fund public schools. But the governor quickly pointed the finger back at them, claiming they had a chance to pass school funding but lost it over their opposition to his school voucher program.
In the letter from 39 Texas House Democrats to Gov. Abbott, they say the state’s surplus of about $18 billion means it has the resources to better fund public schools. But the governor quickly pointed the finger back at them, claiming they had a chance to pass school funding but lost it over their opposition to his school voucher program.
Gov. Greg Abbott, UT Austin shift from championing free speech to policing protesters’ intentions
Four years ago, as Texas Republicans worried that conservative voices were being silenced at universities, Gov. Abbott signed a bill that enshrined new free speech protections on campuses. But since last week, he's deployed DPS to crack down on protests at UT Austin that he vociferously disagreed with.
Four years ago, as Texas Republicans worried that conservative voices were being silenced at universities, Gov. Abbott signed a bill that enshrined new free speech protections on campuses. But since last week, he's deployed DPS to crack down on protests at UT Austin that he vociferously disagreed with.
Gov. Abbott 'certain' school vouchers will pass next session
Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.
Governor Abbott says he expects to have the votes to pass school vouchers in 2025. See why he believes public schools may have missed their chance to accept the best possible deal.
Patrick Mahomes, Gov. Greg Abbott, Mark Cuban make TIME's most influential list
TIME Magazine released its list of the 100 Most Influential of 2024 and some big names from Texas made the cut.
TIME Magazine released its list of the 100 Most Influential of 2024 and some big names from Texas made the cut.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks border security, bussing of immigrants to other cities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas universities to revise free speech policies to combat antisemitism
This request for universities to revamp their free speech policies singled out pro-Palestinian groups. And while it aims to address antisemitism, it does not aim to address Islamophobia.
This request for universities to revamp their free speech policies singled out pro-Palestinian groups. And while it aims to address antisemitism, it does not aim to address Islamophobia.
Gov. Abbott helps oust anti-voucher incumbents from Texas House
After Gov. Abbott failed to convince a group of mostly rural Republicans to pass school vouchers in mid-November, he followed through with a stronger negotiating tactic on Tuesday by ousting a handful of those opponents from office.
After Gov. Abbott failed to convince a group of mostly rural Republicans to pass school vouchers in mid-November, he followed through with a stronger negotiating tactic on Tuesday by ousting a handful of those opponents from office.
Collin County House races at center of GOP turmoil between Gov. Abbott, AG Paxton
Governor Greg Abbott was in Collin County on Wednesday, where we saw a “Republican civil war" unfolding.
Governor Greg Abbott was in Collin County on Wednesday, where we saw a “Republican civil war" unfolding.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces military base at southern border
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the construction of a base camp for nearly 2,000 soldiers on the border.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the construction of a base camp for nearly 2,000 soldiers on the border.
Texas Republican Primaries: Trump, Paxton-backed candidates challenge establishment
The race is on to replace longtime Republicans Kay Granger and Michael Burgess in Congress. The two primary contests could tell us a lot about the future of the Republican Party in Texas.
The race is on to replace longtime Republicans Kay Granger and Michael Burgess in Congress. The two primary contests could tell us a lot about the future of the Republican Party in Texas.
Texas ignores Supreme Court ruling, continues adding razor wire along border
The high court threw out a lower court decision, meaning federal agents can resume cutting razor wire. But Gov. Greg Abbott says the state will keep adding more wire, saying Texas' constitutional right to defend itself outweighs federal law.
The high court threw out a lower court decision, meaning federal agents can resume cutting razor wire. But Gov. Greg Abbott says the state will keep adding more wire, saying Texas' constitutional right to defend itself outweighs federal law.
Gov. Abbott: Texas power grid 'much more prepared' for winter weather than in the past
Governor Greg Abbott says the Texas power grid will experience its tightest conditions Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
Governor Greg Abbott says the Texas power grid will experience its tightest conditions Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
NYC Mayor Adams sues Texas bus companies for transporting migrants to sanctuary city, seeks $700 million
New York City has feuded with Texas over the bussing of migrants to the city
New York City has feuded with Texas over the bussing of migrants to the city
U.S. says it will sue Texas over SB4 enforcement
The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened to sue to stop a new Texas law that allows state police to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the border ? unless Gov. Greg Abbott backs off of enforcing the law.
The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened to sue to stop a new Texas law that allows state police to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the border ? unless Gov. Greg Abbott backs off of enforcing the law.
Chicago mayor claims Gov. Abbott is 'attacking our country' by sending migrants to Dem cities, states
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson slammed Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, in a speech on Monday arguing that he has been "attacking" the United States itself.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson slammed Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, in a speech on Monday arguing that he has been "attacking" the United States itself.
Texas sued over new immigration law
The state of Texas is facing a lawsuit over a new law that allows state and local law enforcement to arrest people who enter Texas illegally.
The state of Texas is facing a lawsuit over a new law that allows state and local law enforcement to arrest people who enter Texas illegally.
Border Security: Texas bill signed into law allowing state to arrest migrants, challenging federal authority
Senate Bill 4 allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest people who enter Texas illegally. The law, which is expected to be challenged, could put immigration in front of the Supreme Court's new conservative majority.
Senate Bill 4 allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest people who enter Texas illegally. The law, which is expected to be challenged, could put immigration in front of the Supreme Court's new conservative majority.
Governor Greg Abbott skydives with 106-year-old
Gov. Abbott and Al Blaschke did the jump near San Marcos on Monday morning.
Gov. Abbott and Al Blaschke did the jump near San Marcos on Monday morning.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott endorses Donald Trump for president
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has officially endorsed Donald Trump for president.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has officially endorsed Donald Trump for president.
Texas House rejects school vouchers
21 Republicans joined all House Democrats in supporting an amendment that took the education savings account provision out of House Bill 1.
21 Republicans joined all House Democrats in supporting an amendment that took the education savings account provision out of House Bill 1.