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.
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.