Gov. Greg Abbott in Denton Monday for 'Save Women's Sports Act' ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott will be in Denton on Monday to hold a ceremonial signing of a bill that forces college athletes in the state to compete in sports based on their sex at birth.

Gov. Abbott signs street racing, street takeover bills in Fort Worth

Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth on Wednesday to ceremonially sign new bills meant to crack down on street racing and street takeovers in the state. He actually signed the bills two months ago.

First Amendment group sues Texas Governor and others over the state’s TikTok ban on official devices

The lawsuit said the state’s decision to restrict access to TikTok on official devices, as well as on personal devices used to conduct state business, is comprising teaching and research.

Gov Abbott appoints new interim attorney general

Austin-based attorney Angela Colmenero has served as Abbott's deputy chief of staff. and held leadership positions at both the Attorney General's Office and the Governor's Office.

Gov. Greg Abbott okays bill to eliminate annual vehicle inspections

The new legislation goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, but several Texans will still be required to get their vehicles inspected. Here's why.

Gov. Abbott admits it may take more than one special session to pass property tax relief

When Gov. Abbott called lawmakers back to Austin, he wanted them to pass a bill on property tax relief. On Friday, the governor acknowledged that an agreement may be tough to come by.

Mexico says renewed Texas truck inspections at border delaying freight shipments

The Mexican government said Monday that renewed Texas truck inspections at the Brownsville-Matamoros crossings have caused delays as long as 27 hours for freight shipments crossing the border.

Backlash greets Abbott’s description of 5 shooting victims as “illegal immigrants"

Authorities have said the victims were all from Honduras but have not disclosed their immigration status. The local county sheriff, Greg Capers of San Jacinto County, said Sunday that he did not care about the victims’ immigration status and felt a duty to protect everyone in his county.