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.
Governor Abbott weighs in on Rodney Reed stay of execution
Texas' top criminal appeals court put a hold on the execution of death row inmate Rodney Reed Monday. He was found guilty of killing 19-year-old Stacey Stites nearly 20 years ago in Bastrop County....
Texas leaders join Governor Greg Abbott in outlining steps on President Obama's immigration action
At the Texas State Capitol Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott once again said he'll keep fighting against President Obama's immigration plan.
Gov. Abbott delivers first State of the State Address
Governor Greg Abbott has given his first State of the State Address before a joint session of the State House and Senate.
Gov. Abbott says he'll veto any budget that doesn't include a tax cut
Governor Greg Abbott issued an early warning to state lawmakers working on the budget.
"Push for your cause but don't be so pushy," says Governor Abbott
Governor Abbott weighed in Friday on recent ugly confrontations at the state capitol during rallies for gun rights and the Muslim community.
Abbott calls to end Perry's pet fund for Texas startups
Governor Greg Abbott is planning to abolish Rick Perry's program that gave $200 million in taxpayer dollars to Texas startups and was beset by bankruptcies and transparency issues.