Texas buses have transported more than 11,000 migrants to sanctuary cities

Texas buses have transported more than 11,000 migrants to sanctuary cities

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office says more than 11,000 migrants have been transported to cities run by Democratic mayors since April. The move has earned harsh criticism from Democrats.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office says more than 11,000 migrants have been transported to cities run by Democratic mayors since April. The move has earned harsh criticism from Democrats.

Abbott accused O'Rourke of wanting to defund the police; O'Rourke says claims are false

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.

Texas governor poll: Abbott leads O'Rourke in governor's race

Texas governor poll: Abbott leads O'Rourke in governor's race

A new poll of registered Texas voters shows Gov. Greg Abbott leading Democrat Beto O'Rourke by 5 percentage points in this year's Governor race.

A new poll of registered Texas voters shows Gov. Greg Abbott leading Democrat Beto O'Rourke by 5 percentage points in this year's Governor race.

Collin County seeing notable decline in mail-in ballot requests ahead of midterm elections

Collin County seeing notable decline in mail-in ballot requests ahead of midterm elections

The deadline to register to vote in Texas is soon. And while some North Texas counties have not seen a huge spike in new voters, Collin County is seeing a noticeable decline in mail-in ballot requests.

The deadline to register to vote in Texas is soon. And while some North Texas counties have not seen a huge spike in new voters, Collin County is seeing a noticeable decline in mail-in ballot requests.

Texas: The Issue Is.... State senator makes urgent call for crime control

Texas: The Issue Is.... State senator makes urgent call for crime control

The longtime chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee is calling for a bi-partisan sense of urgency to restore crumbling public safety across the Lone Star State.

The longtime chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee is calling for a bi-partisan sense of urgency to restore crumbling public safety across the Lone Star State.

Texas: The Issue Is - State Senator John Whitmire's urgent call for crime control
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Texas: The Issue Is - State Senator John Whitmire's urgent call for crime control

The longtime chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee is calling for a bi-partisan sense of urgency to restore crumbling public safety across the Lone Star State.

The longtime chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee is calling for a bi-partisan sense of urgency to restore crumbling public safety across the Lone Star State.

State Senator John Whitmire's urgent call for crime control

State Senator John Whitmire's urgent call for crime control

The longtime chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee is calling for a bi-partisan sense of urgency to restore crumbling public safety across the Lone Star State.

The longtime chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee is calling for a bi-partisan sense of urgency to restore crumbling public safety across the Lone Star State.

Poll: Gov. Greg Abbott leads Beto O'Rourke in survey of likely voters

Poll: Gov. Greg Abbott leads Beto O'Rourke in survey of likely voters

A new survey shows that Gov. Greg Abbott holds a 7-point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke in this November's race for governor.

A new survey shows that Gov. Greg Abbott holds a 7-point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke in this November's race for governor.

Gov. Greg Abbott discusses abortion, the border and guns

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.

Abbott, O'Rourke debate finalized for Sept. 30

Abbott, O'Rourke debate finalized for Sept. 30

The hour-long debate will be held at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Sept. 30.

The hour-long debate will be held at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Sept. 30.

Texas sends bus of migrants to Chicago, mayor calls program 'racist'

Texas sends bus of migrants to Chicago, mayor calls program 'racist'

Chicago's Democrat mayor called Gov. Greg Abbott’s strategy “racist and xenophobic.” Abbott's office said if Chicago has a problem with it, they should take it up with President Joe Biden.

Chicago's Democrat mayor called Gov. Greg Abbott’s strategy “racist and xenophobic.” Abbott's office said if Chicago has a problem with it, they should take it up with President Joe Biden.

Texas State Board of Education's plan to update social studies curriculum derailed by political blowback

Texas State Board of Education's plan to update social studies curriculum derailed by political blowback

Board members were initially expected to take a final vote on the standards in November. That would give publishers enough time to update textbooks for the 2025-26 school year. But with all of the pushback, that timeline is in limbo.

Board members were initially expected to take a final vote on the standards in November. That would give publishers enough time to update textbooks for the 2025-26 school year. But with all of the pushback, that timeline is in limbo.