LIST: Bills vetoed by Gov. Abbott this session
More than 1,100 bills from the 89th Texas Legislature were signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, but not every bill that reached the governor's desk received his approval. Here's a closer look at the bills the governor rejected.
More than 1,100 bills from the 89th Texas Legislature were signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, but not every bill that reached the governor's desk received his approval. Here's a closer look at the bills the governor rejected.
2 children die after boat capsizes on Cedar Creek Lake
Two children died after a boat capsized on Cedar Creek Lake Sunday night, according to authorities. Ten adults survived the accident.
Two children died after a boat capsized on Cedar Creek Lake Sunday night, according to authorities. Ten adults survived the accident.
Fort Worth fire working a 6-alarm apartment fire
The Fort Worth Fire Department is working to put out a 6-alarm apartment fire on West Rosedale Street.
The Fort Worth Fire Department is working to put out a 6-alarm apartment fire on West Rosedale Street.
Mesquite police chase naked man in stolen ambulance
Mesquite police chased a suspect in a stolen ambulance on Monday along Interstate 20.
Mesquite police chased a suspect in a stolen ambulance on Monday along Interstate 20.
State Fair of Texas shooter sentenced to 12 years in prison
The man who injured three people in a shooting at the State Fair of Texas in 2023 was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty.
The man who injured three people in a shooting at the State Fair of Texas in 2023 was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty.
Fort Worth man sentenced for murder of cousin in 2022
Breckron Wolfe, 28, admitted to fatally shooting 61-year-old Ronald Collins multiple times on Oct. 11, 2022. The shooting happened in the 5300 block of Driftway Drive in Fort Worth.
Breckron Wolfe, 28, admitted to fatally shooting 61-year-old Ronald Collins multiple times on Oct. 11, 2022. The shooting happened in the 5300 block of Driftway Drive in Fort Worth.
Abbott vetoes Texas THC ban: Here's how Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, others reacted
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's last-minute veto of a controversial THC ban triggered an immediate reaction from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the state's booming hemp industry.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's last-minute veto of a controversial THC ban triggered an immediate reaction from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the state's booming hemp industry.
What does veto mean?
The veto power is the constitutional power of the governor to reject a bill approved by the Texas Legislature, preventing it from becoming law. Veto means “I forbid" in Latin.
The veto power is the constitutional power of the governor to reject a bill approved by the Texas Legislature, preventing it from becoming law. Veto means “I forbid" in Latin.
Suspect arrested after hours-long standoff in White Settlement
Law enforcement officials arrested a domestic violence suspect who was barricaded inside a far west Tarrant County home for about five hours on Monday.
Law enforcement officials arrested a domestic violence suspect who was barricaded inside a far west Tarrant County home for about five hours on Monday.
Dallas aggravated robbery investigation leads to seizure of drugs, guns, counterfeit money
Dallas Police discovered four guns, one of which was stolen, 0.5 grams of cocaine, 200 grams of marijuana, seven syringes filled with promethazine, two THC wax cartridges, fake money, and $5,000 in legitimate bills.
Dallas Police discovered four guns, one of which was stolen, 0.5 grams of cocaine, 200 grams of marijuana, seven syringes filled with promethazine, two THC wax cartridges, fake money, and $5,000 in legitimate bills.
Fleeing suspect crashes into White Settlement car wash
A suspected intoxicated driver who allegedly tried to flee from the police crashed into a car wash building in White Settlement.
A suspected intoxicated driver who allegedly tried to flee from the police crashed into a car wash building in White Settlement.
Mexican national acting as a river guide sentenced in fatal smuggling case
A 23-year-old Mexican national who admitted to acting as a river guide in a fatal smuggling attempt has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison.
A 23-year-old Mexican national who admitted to acting as a river guide in a fatal smuggling attempt has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison.
Former employee accused of threatening Texas summer camp
A former employee of Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston is behind bars, accused of threatening the popular Christian summer camp.
A former employee of Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston is behind bars, accused of threatening the popular Christian summer camp.
Six massage parlors across Texas shut down in human trafficking investigation
Investigations found evidence of sexual services being advertised, unlicensed individuals working, and employees living on-site at these businesses.
Investigations found evidence of sexual services being advertised, unlicensed individuals working, and employees living on-site at these businesses.
Missing Dallas firefighter’s body found at Lake Lavon after kayaking accident
The body of a missing Dallas firefighter was found on Monday morning at Lake Lavon.
The body of a missing Dallas firefighter was found on Monday morning at Lake Lavon.
Texas bill banning students from using cell phones in school signed by Gov. Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Gov. Abbott signs bill to create 'Texas Time,' but Congress needs to act
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that would put the state on daylight saving time permanently, but United States Congress passes a law for it to take effect.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that would put the state on daylight saving time permanently, but United States Congress passes a law for it to take effect.
Texas THC ban: Gov. Abbott vetoes SB 3, places it on special session agenda
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
U.S. Congress split on Iran military operation attack
For further context and perspective. The debate over whether congress is needed to take certain actions. Like striking Iran. Has been going on for decades long before president trump was on the political scene. Limits on presidential power to use military force and are outlined not just the U.S. constitution but also the War Powers Resolution of 1973.
For further context and perspective. The debate over whether congress is needed to take certain actions. Like striking Iran. Has been going on for decades long before president trump was on the political scene. Limits on presidential power to use military force and are outlined not just the U.S. constitution but also the War Powers Resolution of 1973.
U.S. strikes Iran nuclear sites in military operation
The U.S. successfully carried out "Operation Midnight Hammer," a large-scale aerial assault using "bunker buster" bombs on three Iranian nuclear sites, with the full impact and Iran's potential retaliation still uncertain, prompting global alerts and expected economic repercussions.
The U.S. successfully carried out "Operation Midnight Hammer," a large-scale aerial assault using "bunker buster" bombs on three Iranian nuclear sites, with the full impact and Iran's potential retaliation still uncertain, prompting global alerts and expected economic repercussions.