City setbacks: Homeless Strategy Officer changes roles, Abbott sends new ultimatum
The city's Homeless Strategy Officer is transitioning to a consultant role due to "family obligations."
Governor Abbott pens second letter to Mayor Adler concerning homeless
In the letter, Governor Abbott states that the homeless crisis poses "substantial public health and safety problems that must be addressed by the City Council."
Governor Abbott hires new commissioner for Department of Family and Protective Services
Jaime Masters of Kansas City, Missouri will assume the role of Commissioner of DFPS starting on December 2, 2019.
Adler takes different tone in addressing Abbott letter
Austin Mayor Steve Adler spoke a little differently Saturday about the letter Governor Greg Abbott sent him earlier this week calling on the city to end its homeless crisis.
Sheriff Robert Chody tweets at Mayor Adler, Governor Abbott about homeless crisis
Sheriff Chody is alleging that the homeless ordinances in Austin are starting to affect the surrounding areas.
Council Member Casar responds to Governor Abbott's ultimatum
Council Member Casar, who spearheaded legalizing camping, sitting and lying, says it would be great to have the state's help.
Mayor Adler responds to Gov. Abbott's deadline to fix Austin's "homeless crisis"
Mayor Alder doesn’t see a letter from Governor Greg Abbot's office as a threat but instead welcomes the state assistance.
Governor Abbott pens open letter, demands Austin City Council address the homeless crisis
The governor is demanding the council address the growing homelessness crisis by November 1, 2019.
Gov. Abbott releases Texas Safety Action Report
Governor Greg Abbott has unveiled his Texas Safety Action Report following weeks of meetings with nearly 50 experts in the aftermath of the mass shootings in El Paso and Odessa.
Molly Jane's Law creates statewide database to track repeat sex offenders in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that would create a statewide database for tracking repeat sex offenders.
Texas officials: District attorneys 'misunderstanding' new legislation
In a letter, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, say county and district attorneys dismissing marijuana related cases, have misunderstood the new legislation they’re using to justify dropping cases.
Austin turns off red light traffic cameras
The City of Austin turned off red light cameras Tuesday after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill banning them in the state.
Gov. Abbott willing to help revive the Texas -Texas A&M rivalry game
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he supports efforts to bring back the rivalry football game between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies.
July Special Session Announced
Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday, that he's calling state lawmakers back to Austin.
Gov. Abbott asks Texas National Guard to monitor Operation Jade Helm 15
Governor Greg Abbott met with the Commander of the Texas National Guard and directed him to monitor Operation Jade Helm 15.
Governor Abbott releases statement on U.S. Supreme Court same-sex marriage cases
Governor Greg Abbott released a statement as the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a series of case over whether states' same-sex marriage bans are constitutional.
Governor Greg Abbott reports for jury duty
Governor Greg Abbott was ordered to make an appearance at the Travis County courthouse. He wasn't in trouble, the governor was called for jury duty.
Some UNT students petition for commencement speaker other than Governor Greg Abbott
Some students at the University of North Texas are not happy with the person speaking at graduation next month.
Gov. Abbott directs DFPS to implement new child safety measures
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Governor Abbott sent a letter to Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner John Specia.
Governor Abbott talks trade with Ireland's Prime Minister
Texas and Ireland are 4,000 miles apart, but they couldn't be more close, in history.