FOX 7 Discussion: Property tax threat ahead of voter decision on Project Connect
Mark Roberts, executive director of the McCombs Real Estate Center at the University of Texas, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Gov. Abbott's proposed legislation punishing cities who defund police could affect Project Connect and the property taxes of Austin residents.
Gov. Abbott on proposed legislation against cities who defund their police departments
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about his proposed legislation punishing any city in the state that defunds police departments by freezing property tax rates at their current level.
Texas judge thanks Abbott for punishing cities that defund police
A Texas judge is upset with Austin for defunding the police.
Texas officials announce proposal that would punish cities for defunding police departments
The proposal comes a week after Austin City Council announced that it would be cutting $150 million from APD's budget.
Austin leaders respond to proposal discouraging Texas cities from defunding police
Adler responded to the state's proposal by outlining the Austin City Council's actions last week regarding the Austin Police Department budget.
Governor Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton react to Austin's decision to cut police budget
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton both released statements following the city's announcement to cut the police department's budget.
Abbott gives no timeline for reopening bars; addresses schools, unemployment benefits and college football
Gov. Greg Abbott met with doctors and local leaders in the Beaumont area Tuesday. Afterward, he spoke about a variety of topics including reopening schools, reopening bars, unemployment benefits and the upcoming football season.
Governor says coronavirus tests may increase as schools reopen
Texas has averaged more than 34,000 tests a day over the past week, down from a daily average of more than 60,000 in late July.
Texas governor extends disaster declaration for coronavirus
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday extended a statewide disaster declaration he first issued in March to allow the state to better respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
4 federally funded COVID-19 surge testing sites opening in Harris County
Governor Greg Abbott says four temporary COVID-19 surge testing sites will be operating in Harris County by August 10.
Gov. Abbott urges Texans to get flu shot as early as possible this season
Gov. Greg Abbott was in Dallas Thursday to discuss preparations for the upcoming flu season, which he said will pose a new challenge for hospitals.
Abbott: Texas has enough PPE to support school districts across state at no cost
The governor delivered his remarks from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Warehouse in San Antonio and was joined by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott on concerns about Texas schools and COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about teachers and parents being concerned about schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HHSC receives federal approval to provide replacement SNAP benefits to those affected by Hurricane Hanna
Hurricane Hanna made landfall in late July in South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.
Extension of emergency SNAP benefits announced for August
"By extending this emergency SNAP funding, the State of Texas is helping to ensure families can continue to put food on the table," said Governor Abbott.
Flexibilities for Medicaid, CHIP recipients in Texas extended through October
The flexibilities will protect access to important care and resources that many Texans rely on for their health and safety.
Abbott waives certain trucking regulations to expedite Hurricane Hanna recovery
This suspension of laws and regulations has been coordinated through the Texas DPS.
Abbott surveys Hurricane Hanna damage, meets with officials in Corpus Christi
Home and business owners who faced damage as a result of Hurricane Hanna are encouraged to submit a damage survey, which will allow TDEM to request more resources and volunteers into the area to help.
Governor, HHSC extend application deadline for pandemic food benefits
P-EBT is a one-time benefit of $285 per eligible child and can be used in the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits pay for groceries. The deadline is now August 21.
Texas adds six days to early voting period for 2020 general election
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the decision on Monday, which had been expected, as Texas continues to suffer from a major outbreak of COVID-19 across the state.