Texas braces for severe storms, wildfires as Gov. Abbott elevates emergency response
Governor Greg Abbott has raised Texas' emergency readiness level and deployed statewide resources to combat a dual threat of severe, flood-producing storms and critical wildfires through the weekend.
Governor Greg Abbott has raised Texas' emergency readiness level and deployed statewide resources to combat a dual threat of severe, flood-producing storms and critical wildfires through the weekend.
Texas braces for severe storms, wildfires as emergency resources activated
Governor Greg Abbott has activated Texas emergency response resources to handle a dual threat of severe, flood-producing storms across the state and critical, ongoing wildfires in West Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott has activated Texas emergency response resources to handle a dual threat of severe, flood-producing storms across the state and critical, ongoing wildfires in West Texas.
Gov. Abbott unveils new list of judicial reform proposals
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new set of judicial reforms he wants lawmakers to consider in January.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new set of judicial reforms he wants lawmakers to consider in January.
Abbott unveils new list of judicial reform proposals
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new set of judicial reforms he wants lawmakers to consider in January.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new set of judicial reforms he wants lawmakers to consider in January.
Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP) announced by Governor Abbott in Houston
Governor Abbott has launched a joint state and local task force, the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), to specifically target and arrest violent repeat criminals in the Houston area.
Governor Abbott has launched a joint state and local task force, the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), to specifically target and arrest violent repeat criminals in the Houston area.
Muslim celebration at Grand Prairie water park canceled after Gov. Abbott threatens to pull city funding
A planned celebration of an important Muslim holiday at a Grand Prairie water park has been canceled after backlash from Texas Governor Greg Abbott over religious discrimination.
A planned celebration of an important Muslim holiday at a Grand Prairie water park has been canceled after backlash from Texas Governor Greg Abbott over religious discrimination.
'We're not done': Abbott calls for property tax overhaul in Report to the People
The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.
The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.
Governor Abbott opens 460 MW Pin Oak power plant, first under Texas Energy Fund
Texas Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated the new Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant in Fairfield, marking the first completed project funded by the Texas Energy Fund to strengthen the state's power grid.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated the new Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant in Fairfield, marking the first completed project funded by the Texas Energy Fund to strengthen the state's power grid.
Texas summer camps face potential closures over strict new safety regulations
Texas summer camps are facing a race against time and potential closure as they struggle to comply with strict new state safety laws and costly infrastructure mandates just weeks before the season begins.
Texas summer camps are facing a race against time and potential closure as they struggle to comply with strict new state safety laws and costly infrastructure mandates just weeks before the season begins.
Houston rep's first US bill targets Abbott's 'weaponization' of vacant seat: 'We had no voice'
As his first act as the U.S. representative for part of the Houston area, Christian D. Menefee has filed a bill to force state governors to fill vacant House seats within a reasonable time frame.
As his first act as the U.S. representative for part of the Houston area, Christian D. Menefee has filed a bill to force state governors to fill vacant House seats within a reasonable time frame.
Corpus Christi neighbors demand urgent state help following wave of drought disaster filings
As drought-stricken South Texas cities declare local disasters, the region races to secure a stable water supply before reservoirs hit critical depletion levels.
As drought-stricken South Texas cities declare local disasters, the region races to secure a stable water supply before reservoirs hit critical depletion levels.
Gov. Abbott honors 25 fallen officers at Texas Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony in Austin
Hundreds gathered at the Texas Capitol to honor fallen officers as 25 names were added to the state memorial.
Hundreds gathered at the Texas Capitol to honor fallen officers as 25 names were added to the state memorial.
Abbott honors the fallen at peace officers memorial
Hundreds gathered at the Texas Capitol to honor fallen officers as 25 names were added to the state memorial.
Hundreds gathered at the Texas Capitol to honor fallen officers as 25 names were added to the state memorial.
Austin police to update general orders regarding ICE following Gov. Abbott's letter
The Austin Police Department will be updating its general orders regarding cooperation with ICE and immigration operations after Gov. Greg Abbott's letter last week.
The Austin Police Department will be updating its general orders regarding cooperation with ICE and immigration operations after Gov. Greg Abbott's letter last week.
Gov. Abbott's office threatens to pull $2.5M in grants over Austin's revised ICE policies
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office is taking aim at Austin over Austin police's revised general orders regarding ICE cooperation and immigration operations.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office is taking aim at Austin over Austin police's revised general orders regarding ICE cooperation and immigration operations.
Texas threatens to pull $110 million in public safety grants from Houston over immigration ordinance
The City of Houston has learned that the State of Texas is threatening to pull $110 million in public safety grants following last week's "Proposition A" Ordinance on immigration.
The City of Houston has learned that the State of Texas is threatening to pull $110 million in public safety grants following last week's "Proposition A" Ordinance on immigration.
Abbott activates Texas emergency response teams ahead of severe storms
Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott activated emergency response resources Friday as the state faces a stretch of potential severe weather.
Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott activated emergency response resources Friday as the state faces a stretch of potential severe weather.
Texas emergency teams deployed for severe storms and flash flooding threat
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as severe thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding loom over North, West, and Central Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as severe thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding loom over North, West, and Central Texas.
Texas awards $116M in public safety grants for 2026 FIFA World Cup security
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Texas invests $5M in forensic psychiatry to bolster mental health workforce
Gov. Greg Abbott announced $5 million in grants for forensic psychiatry fellowships at nine Texas medical institutions to increase access to specialized mental healthcare.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced $5 million in grants for forensic psychiatry fellowships at nine Texas medical institutions to increase access to specialized mental healthcare.