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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s controversial bus plan helping him gain momentum in latest polls
The latest polls show O'Rourke still in striking distance, according to political scientists. But Gov. Abbott continues to gain momentum from his controversial bus plan, keeping the border in the national spotlight.
The latest polls show O'Rourke still in striking distance, according to political scientists. But Gov. Abbott continues to gain momentum from his controversial bus plan, keeping the border in the national spotlight.
New York considers keeping migrants bused from Texas on cruise ships
New York mayor Eric Adams says the city is struggling to house the 11,000 migrants Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent to the city since May.
New York mayor Eric Adams says the city is struggling to house the 11,000 migrants Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent to the city since May.
Texas governor poll: Gov. Greg Abbott extends lead over Beto O'Rourke
With just 50 days until the November 8 election Gov. Greg Abbott extended his lead to nine percentage points over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a new poll released Monday.
With just 50 days until the November 8 election Gov. Greg Abbott extended his lead to nine percentage points over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a new poll released Monday.
Abbott accused O'Rourke of wanting to defund the police; O'Rourke says claims are false
The two candidates for Texas governor address the issue of funding for police departments while at campaign stops Wednesday. Gov. Greg Abbott called Beto O'Rourke's approach to defund the police extraordinarily dangerous. O'Rourke accused the governor of using scare tactics.
The two candidates for Texas governor address the issue of funding for police departments while at campaign stops Wednesday. Gov. Greg Abbott called Beto O'Rourke's approach to defund the police extraordinarily dangerous. O'Rourke accused the governor of using scare tactics.
Washington, D.C., mayor declares public health emergency over Texas’ migrant busing
Muriel Bowser will open a $10 million office to provide services to the migrants arriving as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s busing program.
Muriel Bowser will open a $10 million office to provide services to the migrants arriving as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s busing program.
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses abortion, the border and guns
Gov. Greg Abbott sat down for a wide-ranging interview on some of the most pressing topics for Texans in this November's election.
Gov. Greg Abbott sat down for a wide-ranging interview on some of the most pressing topics for Texans in this November's election.