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.

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 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.

American Legion Post in Austin celebrates anniversary
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The American Legion Post in Austin celebrated their beginning on Thursday, and the continued support the state of Texas provides.

Texas won't observe Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations, Abbott says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state will not observe Cesar Chavez Day after new allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against the celebrated workers' rights advocate.

Business & labor leaders join Texas Jobs Council
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Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of the Texas Jobs Council. It is a new advisory board to help "strengthen Texas' workforce development initiatives."

FULL: Gov. Abbott makes 'major jobs announcement'
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Gov. Greg Abbott made a 'major jobs announcement' at the Governor's Mansion on Monday. He was joined by other business and labor leaders.

Nasdaq Texas launches new dual-listing exchange with historic Battle of Alamo ceremony

On the 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, Nasdaq officially launched Nasdaq Texas, a new dual-listing venue headquartered in Dallas that allows companies to align with the state’s corporate governance laws.

LIVE: Texas governor 2026 primary results

Texas voters decided Tuesday who will face-off during the governor’s race in November.

Gov. Greg Abbott: Texas wins 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup for job growth

Texas has secured its 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, a record-breaking win based on logging over 1,400 qualifying corporate expansion and relocation projects in 2025.

Gov. Abbott targets 'out-of-control' property taxes with new five-point tax relief plan

Governor Abbott is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Texas property tax system that would cap annual appraisal growth at 3% and create a constitutional pathway for voters to eliminate school district taxes for homeowners.

Paxton rescinds Cornyn’s 2001 opinion to require social security numbers for Texas licenses

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has rescinded a 25-year-old legal opinion to require all occupational license applicants to provide a Social Security number, a move aimed at barring undocumented immigrants from professional work amid an intensifying 2026 primary clash with U.S. Senator John Cornyn.

Texas files lawsuit to ban CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood from operating in state

The State of Texas has filed a lawsuit seeking to ban CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood from the state, alleging they are designated terrorist organizations operating in violation of state law.