California Gov. Newsom slams Abbott for his 'disregard for human life'
California Governor Gavin Newsom slammed Republicans for what he calls their disregard for human life, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Gov Abbott appoints new interim attorney general
Austin-based attorney Angela Colmenero has served as Abbott's deputy chief of staff. and held leadership positions at both the Attorney General's Office and the Governor's Office.
Texas DPS releases numbers on Operation Lone Star's impact at the border
As of June 2023, Texas law enforcement recovered more than 420 million lethal doses of fentanyl since the start of the mission.
Floating border wall arrives at Texas-Mexico border
1,000 feet of the floating barriers arrived at the US-Mexico border in Eagle Pass.
Texas representative calls for voters to decide on future of property taxes
Republican leaders are split over whether they should raise homestead exemptions or compress the tax rate, but those aren't the only plans on the table.
Gov. Abbott calls for second special session focused on property tax cuts
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second Special Session focusing on property tax cuts.
At Texas-Mexico border, Ron DeSantis unveils immigration platform with Trump in mind
The Florida governor calls for deputizing local law enforcement to police the border and deport migrants, saying his plan is “more aggressive" than the former president’s proposals.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shares fake article about Garth Brooks getting booed for being 'woke'
Governor Abbott shared the post about a fake festival in a fake Texas city from a satire website. "Go woke. Go broke," the governor said.
Matador tornado: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration
Gov. Abbott updated the state's disaster declaration for Matador and other Texas communities impacted by a tornado on June 21 that killed four and injured nine.
Texas Senate passes new property tax bill
The Texas Senate passed a property tax bill, which happened after a flurry of vetoes from Governor Abbott. Travis County Republican Party chairman Matt Mackowiak joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Abbott kills more than 70 bills sent to his desk by Texas lawmakers
In just the past week, Abbott has killed more than 70 bills sent to his desk by Texas lawmakers. Nearly 30 vetoes came on Sunday alone, the deadline for the governor to sign or veto bills from the regular session.
Gov. Greg Abbott continues his veto campaign, axing more bills amid property tax impasse
The common theme in his many of his vetoes: The bills can wait until after lawmakers figure out property taxes.
First buses of migrants leaving Texas arrive in Los Angeles
The first buses of migrants departing from Texas arrived in Los Angeles Wednesday, June 14.
Controversial women's sports bill signed into law by Texas Gov. Abbott
The new law expands a similar one passed two years ago that applies to Texas public schools.
Abbott signs bills to increase fentanyl education, prosecute fentanyl-related deaths as murder
Gov. Abbott signed four pieces of fentanyl-related legislation into law on Wednesday, including one bill that require fentanyl education in Texas schools, and another that prosecutes fentanyl-related deaths as murder.
Abbott signs Alyssa's Law requiring Texas schools to install silent panic alert technology
Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 838, also known as Alyssa's Law, requiring all public and charter schools to install silent alert technology in classrooms by the 2025-26 school year.
Gov. Abbott signs bill banning certain books in school libraries
Gov. Greg Abbott signed some controversial education bills into law, including one to ban certain books in school libraries.
Texas: The Issue Is - The great property tax debate
The political drama surrounding property tax cuts has intensified after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick challenged Gov. Greg Abbott to a debate.
Protest over Texas governor's policies in downtown Austin
Protesters say they're against Gov. Greg Abbott’s policies ranging from transgender healthcare access to immigration.
Texas to use mobile, floating border wall in effort to prevent illegal crossings
The first 1,000 feet of the new “water-based barrier" will be deployed in Eagle Pass, Texas.