Judge grants Dallas County authority to issue mask mandate in defiance of Gov. Abbott's order
A Dallas judge has ruled Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates does not help combat the pandemic. It grants Dallas County the authority, at least for now, to go ahead and defy the governor's order and require masks.
A Dallas judge has ruled Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates does not help combat the pandemic. It grants Dallas County the authority, at least for now, to go ahead and defy the governor's order and require masks.
President Biden tells Abbott, others to 'get out of the way' of vaccine push
President Biden slammed Abbott and other governors for taking action to prevent such mandates, saying it forbids people from doing the right thing.
President Biden slammed Abbott and other governors for taking action to prevent such mandates, saying it forbids people from doing the right thing.
New Abbott order looks to provide clarity on Texas COVID-19 response
GA-38 combines several existing COVID-19 executive orders with the goal of providing clarity and uniformity on Texas's pandemic response.
GA-38 combines several existing COVID-19 executive orders with the goal of providing clarity and uniformity on Texas's pandemic response.
New Abbott order restricts transport of migrants due to COVID-19
Abbott's order directs DPS to stop any vehicle upon reasonable suspicion and reroute it back to its point of origin or a port of entry.
Abbott's order directs DPS to stop any vehicle upon reasonable suspicion and reroute it back to its point of origin or a port of entry.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas National Guard to assist Texas DPS in making arrests related to border crisis
In a letter addressed to Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General of the Texas National Guard, Abbott said, “As Commander-in-Chief of the military forces of the State” under Article IV, Section 7, of the Texas Constitution, the governor can “call forth the militia to execute the laws of the State.”
In a letter addressed to Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General of the Texas National Guard, Abbott said, “As Commander-in-Chief of the military forces of the State” under Article IV, Section 7, of the Texas Constitution, the governor can “call forth the militia to execute the laws of the State.”
Gov. Abbott revives GOP's thwarted new voting laws in special session
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the agenda for the special legislative session, which starts Thursday. Among the topics to be addressed: border security, social media censorship, critical race theory and election reform.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the agenda for the special legislative session, which starts Thursday. Among the topics to be addressed: border security, social media censorship, critical race theory and election reform.
Gov. Greg Abbott issues list of demands from PUC, ERCOT after Feb. winter storm
The letter lists areas of immediate action he wants taken following February’s deadly winter storm, including offering incentives to add natural gas, coal, and nuclear power plants to the grid. But he is punishing renewable resources, like wind and solar, if they don’t provide what he calls an adequate amount of power.
The letter lists areas of immediate action he wants taken following February’s deadly winter storm, including offering incentives to add natural gas, coal, and nuclear power plants to the grid. But he is punishing renewable resources, like wind and solar, if they don’t provide what he calls an adequate amount of power.
Democrats trying to block Abbott from using COVID recovery funds on border wall
Texas Democrats are joining together to protect the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds available for Texas under the American Rescue Plan.
Texas Democrats are joining together to protect the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds available for Texas under the American Rescue Plan.
Abbott issues statewide call for jailers to assist at border
Earlier in the month, Abbott announced that state trespassing charges would be filed on those caught illegally crossing or smuggling people into Texas.
Earlier in the month, Abbott announced that state trespassing charges would be filed on those caught illegally crossing or smuggling people into Texas.
Democrats sue Texas governor over vetoing pay after walkout
Going straight to the Texas Supreme Court, Democrats called the veto an unconstitutional power grab.
Going straight to the Texas Supreme Court, Democrats called the veto an unconstitutional power grab.
Quinnipiac University poll shows Texans split on Abbott reelection
According to the poll, voters in Texas are split on Governor Greg Abbott, who is up for reelection next year. 46% say he deserves to be reelected while 48% say he does not.
According to the poll, voters in Texas are split on Governor Greg Abbott, who is up for reelection next year. 46% say he deserves to be reelected while 48% say he does not.
Gov. Abbott vetoes bipartisan bill aimed at expanding Texas animal cruelty rules
Senate Bill 474, or the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, would have prohibited the use of heavy chains to restrain a dog. Owners would’ve been punished for leaving dogs without drinkable water or adequate shelter. But once it reached Gov. Abbott's desk, he vetoed it.
Senate Bill 474, or the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, would have prohibited the use of heavy chains to restrain a dog. Owners would’ve been punished for leaving dogs without drinkable water or adequate shelter. But once it reached Gov. Abbott's desk, he vetoed it.
Gov. Abbott vetoed article of the budget that funds the state legislature
Texas Governor Greg Abbott carried through with his threat to defund the state legislature.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott carried through with his threat to defund the state legislature.
Abbott downplays ERCOT conservation alert, says Texas power grid ‘better than it’s ever been’
Abbott focused on the fact that Texas has not yet entered an energy emergency alert like what took place during February’s historic winter storm.
Abbott focused on the fact that Texas has not yet entered an energy emergency alert like what took place during February’s historic winter storm.
Gov. Abbott announces plans for border wall, says Texas will fund $250M of it
Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to build a border wall in Texas, pledging a quarter of a billion dollars from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice budget to get started.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to build a border wall in Texas, pledging a quarter of a billion dollars from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice budget to get started.
Abbott says he’ll use crowdfunding to build Texas border wall
Abbott said in a podcast interview released Tuesday that the state will be soliciting donations from across the country to help fund the Texas border wall with Mexico.
Abbott said in a podcast interview released Tuesday that the state will be soliciting donations from across the country to help fund the Texas border wall with Mexico.
Critics question legality, politics of Abbott’s call to build Texas border wall
Much of the criticism on Friday was whether the state can even build a wall and the political posturing by Abbott ahead of a re-election bid in 2022 and a potential presidential run in 2024.
Much of the criticism on Friday was whether the state can even build a wall and the political posturing by Abbott ahead of a re-election bid in 2022 and a potential presidential run in 2024.
Texas governor signs law prohibiting businesses from requiring vaccine passports
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that prohibits any business operating in Texas from requiring vaccine passports or any vaccine information.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that prohibits any business operating in Texas from requiring vaccine passports or any vaccine information.
2022 Texas Republican primaries already heating up with Donald Trump endorsing Gov. Abbott
The influence of former President Donald Trump is shaping up to be a big factor ahead of the 2022 Republican primaries in Texas. He endorsed Gov. Abbott this week, and another key statewide race could be greatly impacted by what the former president has to say.
The influence of former President Donald Trump is shaping up to be a big factor ahead of the 2022 Republican primaries in Texas. He endorsed Gov. Abbott this week, and another key statewide race could be greatly impacted by what the former president has to say.
Gov. Abbott approves penalties for defunding police in Texas cities
Surrounded by lawmakers and law enforcement, Gov. Abbott signed multiple bills he says 'backs the blue.' The laws take power away from local governments that defund law enforcement.
Surrounded by lawmakers and law enforcement, Gov. Abbott signed multiple bills he says 'backs the blue.' The laws take power away from local governments that defund law enforcement.