Republicans sue Texas governor over expanded early voting
The lawsuit filed Wednesday escalates the backlash Abbott is facing from his own party over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed the lives of nearly 15,000 people in Texas.
Abbott says to monitor flood threats as Tropical Storm Beta approaches
Abbott says the state has the appropriate assets in place to respond and assist communities with potential flooding and heavy rainfall.
Bars still not allowed to open under Abbott's latest reopening plan
Under Gov. Abbott’s new order, several businesses are now allowed to reopen at 75% capacity including restaurants, retail stores, and gyms, but not bars.
Gov. Abbott allows certain businesses to expand to 75% capacity
The plan according to Gov. Abbott is not about stamping out COVID-19 but about learning how to manage life with it.
Texas Dems call Abbott's proposals on defunding police a "fear campaign"
The Texas Democratic Party says the governor's proposal to defund cities that defund police "essentially defunds police" in its own way.
Gov. Abbott signs pledge against defunding Texas police departments
Debate over defunding police departments continues at the city and state level and today Texas Governor Greg Abbott has joined other state leaders in signing a pledge against defunding police departments in Texas.
TMPA launches billboard campaign denouncing defunding of APD
Two outdoor billboards have been placed on I-35 by TMPA condemning the Austin City Council's actions to defund APD.
Governor Abbott extends statewide disaster declaration for COVID-19
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has extended his statewide disaster declaration in response to COVID-19.
Gov. Abbott to consider moving Austin police under state oversight
This is the governor's most recent plan to fight back against Austin City Council's decision to cut millions from the police budget.
Gov. Abbott considering proposal for state to take over APD
Abbott wrote on Twitter that the proposal for the state to take over APD is one strategy he is looking at after Austin City Council voted to defund APD.
Texas brewery calls for Abbott to change criteria for breweries, taprooms
Infamous Brewing Company says they would like to see Abbott independently categorize breweries, taprooms, wineries, distilleries, bars and restaurants and stop using food as criteria.
Gov. Abbott provides update on response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Laura
On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to Southeast Texas to survey the damage from Hurricane Laura and meet with local officials.
LIST: Evacuation orders in SE Texas counties and cities
Check this list of voluntary and mandatory evacuation orders in southeast Texas counties and cities, and which ones have now been lifted.
Texas ready for Hurricane Laura, but Abbott warns of overnight rescue gap
Gov. Abbott says rescue teams are staged to quickly respond to calls for help, but there will be a gap in emergency response.
All Houston-area tolls waived ahead of Hurricane Laura, Gov. Abbott says
All tolls on Houston-area toll roads will be waived to help those evacuating ahead of Hurricane Laura's landfall.
Laura expected to hit as major hurricane, Texas is 'prepared and ready'
Laura, now a hurricane, is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane.
Travis County added to state disaster declaration ahead of Hurricane Laura
Gov. Abbott has added 36 more counties to his state disaster declaration, including Travis County.
North Texas sites prepped to host Hurricane Laura evacuees
Many people fleeing the Texas coast will head to North Texas as Hurricane Laura heads toward land.
Gov. Abbott calls for firing of Wylie ISD teacher over assignment that likened police to KKK, slave owners
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for the firing of a Wylie ISD teacher who assigned a lesson to students that featured a cartoon that appeared to compare police with the KKK and slave owners.
Gov. Abbott issues state disaster declaration as two tropical systems approach the Texas coast
The governor also has announced that FEMA and President Trump have granted a Federal Emergency Declaration request for public assistance.