Greg Abbott

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has released a letter they sent to the U.S. Treasury secretary in defense of their status as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization.

The move comes after the governor designated the Islamic non-profit as a terrorist organization, banning it from owning property in Texas.

At a Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels distribution, Governor Greg Abbott took the opportunity to talk about politics, specifically redistricting, and a lawsuit filed against him by the council on American-Islamic Relations.

Two Texas affiliates of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, seeking to block enforcement of an executive proclamation that labeled the civil rights organization a "foreign terrorist organization."

Abbott alleges the groups are promoting radical ideology and seeking to subvert U.S. laws and forcibly impose Sharia law in Texas.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation designating two Muslim advocacy groups as foreign terrorist organizations.

The new designation immediately subjects both groups and their affiliates to heightened penalties and prohibits them from buying or acquiring land in Texas.

Governor Abbott said about 200 people were taken into custody in San Antonio over the weekend after federal agents carried out an enforcement operation. Now, some in the community are responding in protest.

Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

Nasdaq is set to launch its own Texas financial exchange as the Lone Star state continues to grow as a national platform for stock trading.

The endorsement comes days after Abbott announced his campaign for his fourth term in office.

Greg Abbott is hoping Texas voters will re-elect him to another term as governor.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he would impose a 100 percent tariff on anyone moving to Texas from New York City after the election. Sources now say the governor meant the post as a joke.

Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Rangers to investigate the City of Elgin.

43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.

Demonstrators are expected to fill the streets in cities across the country including here in Austin for the “No Kings” protest opposing the Trump administration.