Texas: The Issue Is - Leaders, lawmakers celebrate property tax relief measure
Calling it the "biggest property tax cut in the history of the world," Texas leaders and lawmakers gathered before the cameras in New Caney for a collective victory lap over the $18 billion they are refunding to millions of our state's landowners.
3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies on the way to Chicago, officials say
A 3-year-old child riding one of Texas’ migrant buses died while on the way to Chicago, officials said Friday, the first time the state has announced a death since it began shuttling thousands of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border last year.
Texas congressman says border buoy barrier includes 'chainsaw-type devices'
Recent claims from U.S. Rep Joaquin Castro over the border buoy barrier deployed in the Rio Grande have drawn a sharp rebuke from Gov. Greg Abbott's office. The barrier is the subject of a federal lawsuit filed by the DOJ.
Gov. Abbott holds ceremonial signing for 'Save Women's Sports Act'
The measure, also known as SB 15, bars trans athletes who are born male from competing on women’s teams at Texas colleges and universities.
Future uncertain for Texas teachers after legislative gridlock
After months of gridlock in the state legislature, the future is still uncertain for Texas teachers heading into the new school year. Efforts to increase funding for districts failed this spring
Gov. Abbott holds ceremonial signing for 'Save Women's Sports Act' in Denton
While Governor Abbott signed the bill inside of Texas Women's University in Denton protesters gathered outside.
Abbott signs legislation aimed at curbing street racing, street takeovers
The ceremonial signing comes just days after the second series of street takeovers in Austin in six months.
Gov. Abbott signs street racing, street takeover bills in Fort Worth
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth on Wednesday to ceremonially sign new bills meant to crack down on street racing and street takeovers in the state. He actually signed the bills two months ago.
Del Valle ISD spends nearly $1.1M to add additional officers on campuses
Del Valle ISD followed the guidelines for the school year by adding nine additional officers to the district's police department at a cost of nearly $1.1 million, including training and equipment.
Protesters gather at Governor's Mansion calling for change to border policy
Gov. Abbott delivered the keynote address at the Texan Republican County Chairmen's Convention in Georgetown. Meanwhile, at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, protesters gathered to speak out against the governor's immigration policy.
Gov. Abbott speaks at Georgetown convention, reaffirms installing floating barriers along Rio Grande
Gov. Abbott delivers the keynote address at the Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association (TRCCA) Convention awards dinner in Georgetown.
Texas border: DOJ sues Abbott over installation of floating border wall
The Department of Justice is suing Governor Abbott for the installation of the border buoys going into parts of the Rio Grande.
Department of Justice sues Texas over floating border barrier in the Rio Grande
Governor Greg Abbott told President Joe Biden in a letter Monday that Texas will not remove the floating border barrier in the Rio Grande. Now, the Department of Justice is suing the state of Texas.
Texas border floating barrier: Abbott defends buoys in letter to Biden
The Biden Administration notified state officials the 1,000-feet link of round floating balls creates a navigation problem, and poses a risk to migrants who try to get around it. On Monday afternoon, the Biden Administration sued Gov. Abbott.
Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande buoy barrier that’s meant to stop migrants
The Justice Department on Monday sued Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over a floating barrier that the state placed on the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
Texas floating barrier: Governor defends Rio Grande buoys in letter to President Biden
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Monday defending the state's use of marine barriers in the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing the river into the U.S. from Mexico.
Gov. Abbott launches statewide fentanyl data dashboard
The dashboard is part of the "One Pill Kills" campaign, which was launched last year in an effort to combat the fentanyl crisis.
Operation Lone Star: Abbott releases latest statistics on border security operation
According to the new stats, the operation has led to over 390,000 apprehensions and more than 30,000 criminal arrests, with more than 28,000 felony charges reported.
Moore Peak Fire: Gov. Abbott deploys wildfire resources to biggest fire burning in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed additional wildfire response resources to Llano County to combat the Moore Peak Fire.
Texas House passes property tax relief bill that was passed by the Senate
Thursday evening, the Texas House passed the property tax relief bill that was passed by the Senate Wednesday.