Texas Gov. Abbott formally requests suspension of CAIR's tax-exempt status

The move comes after the governor designated the Islamic non-profit as a terrorist organization, banning it from owning property in Texas.

Texas Islamic groups call Abbott’s actions ‘unconstitutional’ in lawsuit over ‘terrorist’ designation

Two Texas affiliates of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, seeking to block enforcement of an executive proclamation that labeled the civil rights organization a "foreign terrorist organization."

Texas Governor Abbott bans Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR from owning land in Texas

The new designation immediately subjects both groups and their affiliates to heightened penalties and prohibits them from buying or acquiring land in Texas.

San Antonio ICE raid: Nearly 200 migrants in custody

Governor Abbott said about 200 people were taken into custody in San Antonio over the weekend after federal agents carried out an enforcement operation. Now, some in the community are responding in protest.

Former Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor’s race, pledging ethics reform

Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

Nasdaq to launch new Texas dual listing venue in 2026

Nasdaq is set to launch its own Texas financial exchange as the Lone Star state continues to grow as a national platform for stock trading.

Trump endorses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection

The endorsement comes days after Abbott announced his campaign for his fourth term in office.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces bid for 4th term in office
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott made it officials. He announced his bid for an unprecedented fourth term in office. He made the announcement in Houston on Sunday. Reporter Marco Bitonel has details.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.

FULL: Gov. Greg Abbott announces 2026 re-election bid
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sunday that he will seek a fourth term in 2026, extending his run as one of the nation’s longest-serving governors.

Texas Gov. Abbott jokes about imposing a '100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,' sources say

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would impose a 100 percent tariff on anyone moving to Texas from New York City after the election. Sources now say the governor meant the post as a joke.

Oak Lawn church paints Pride steps to defy Abbott
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The governor is giving 30 days for crosswalks with political messaging to be removed. We’re not yet at that deadline and there are uncertainties regarding what will happen in Dallas.

Oak Lawn church defies governor's crosswalk order by painting Pride steps

The colorful church steps in Dallas's Oak Lawn neighborhood stand as a symbolic defiance against Governor Abbott's directive to remove all politically themed crosswalks across Texas streets.

Gov. Abbott orders state-led homeless encampment removal in Austin

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.

Governor Abbott to deploy National Guard to Austin ahead of 'No Kings' protest

Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of a protest, a move Texas Democrats criticize as an infringement on free speech rights, while the number of deployed troops remains undisclosed.

Texas National Guard deployed for No Kings protest
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Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of a protest, a move Texas Democrats criticize as an infringement on free speech rights, while the number of deployed troops remains undisclosed.

Gov. Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of planned weekend protests

Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the deployment of personnel and tactical assets from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard to Austin in anticipation of what he says is a planned "antifa-linked demonstration."

Numerous rural hospitals on life support in Texas
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is pursuing $50 billion in federal funding to save and expand rural healthcare services as 76 rural hospitals face closure across the state.