Texas Special Session: Historic flooding, THC, redistricting on priority list
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Texas lawmakers set for contentious special session on flooding, THC, redistricting, and many more
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Texas leaders discuss border safety and new enforcement laws at sheriff's training
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan discussed border safety at the Sheriff's Association of Texas' annual training in Fort Worth.
Texas parties at odds over timing of congressional redistricting efforts
After outrage from Democrats over Gov. Greg Abbott's call to draw new congressional district lines, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Friday they are in "lockstep."
Texas special session agenda includes flood relief, THC regulation
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office released the agenda for the upcoming special session of the legislature on Wednesday.
Gov Abbott announces 160+ people missing in Texas flood
Governor Abbott just announced a staggering 161 people are still missing or unaccounted for in addition to the at least 110 people who have died. That is far beyond any previous estimate of the missing and the governor warned it is likely to go up again.
Texas flooding: Gov. Abbott takes aerial tour surveying damage in Kerr County
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dustin Burrows took an aerial tour surveying damage that was left behind in Kerr County.
Texas RV Park destroyed by Kerr County flood, search for missing continues
A devastating "once-in-a-lifetime" flood in Kerrville, Texas, has led to multiple fatalities and ongoing search efforts for missing individuals after an RV park was swept away.
Texas flooding: Gov. Abbott declares July 6 as ‘Day of Prayer’
Gov. Greg Abbott has declared July 6 as a “Day of Prayer” amid the devastating floods impacting Central Texas.
'Big Beautiful Bill' could reimburse Texas for billions spent on border security
The U.S. House passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. The 940-page bill includes a fund to reimburse states, like Texas, for border security efforts during the Biden administration.
Fort Worth apartment fire prompts federal aid request
A devastating six-alarm apartment fire in Fort Worth has displaced over 800 residents, prompting Governor Abbott to request a damage assessment for potential federal aid as the community mobilizes to assist.
Abbott, Trump approval ratings: Poll shows economy, THC reduce favorability among Texans
A recent poll conducted by a Texas organization found that issues like the economy and a close brush with a ban on THC products have caused a drop in voters’ approval of top leaders.