Texas Government officials reveal priorities for 88th legislative session, $30 billion budget surplus

Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan have begun sharing their thoughts on how all the budget surplus should be invested.

Gov. Abbott bans TikTok on government-issued devices

The app is owned by a Chinese company, and Gov. Greg Abbott says the threat of the Communist Party continues to grow.

Gov. Abbott orders TikTok ban for all Texas state agencies

Governor Greg Abbott ordered all Texas state agencies to ban the use of the social media platform TikTok on any government-issued devices.

To combat opioid overdoses, Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips

The announcement signals a shift in Abbott’s approach to fighting the opioid epidemic. He had previously pushed back against bills calling for the decriminalization of fentanyl testing strips.

State representative files bill that would create 'District of Austin'

In order to move forward, the House would need to approve the bill, and the House and Senate would need to approve a separate, joint resolution that proposes a constitutional amendment.

Migrants arrive in Philadelphia: Families travel 28 hours on bus sent from Texas

A bus full of migrants sent by Texas Governor Greg Abbott arrived in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning as city officials greeted the group and provided them with supplies.

Title 42: Judge orders halt to Trump-era asylum restrictions at border

A federal judge has ordered President Biden's administration to lift Trump-era asylum restrictions that have been a cornerstone of border enforcement since the start of COVID-19.

'Invasion declaration' ordered by Gov. Abbott overshadows U.S. border hearing

The call to end the border crackdown comes as federal officials admit the number of migrant encounters for border patrol agents in October dramatically increased from a year ago.

Gov. Greg Abbott invokes 'invasion clauses' in border security push

Texas governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is invoking the Invasion Clauses of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions in his latest effort to protect the Texas-Mexico border.

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott wins re-election in Texas

Governor Abbott has won a third term to lead the state after beating Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.

Uvalde school shooting: Call logs released between Gov. Abbott, Texas DPS director

State Senator Roland Gutierrez released call logs between Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw showing a lack of urgency from the governor.

Texas voters hit the polls Tuesday

Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Matt Mackowiak, chair of the Travis County Republican Party, discuss what's to come on Election Day.

Gov. Greg Abbott says he may stop busing migrants if Republicans take Congress

FOX 4's Steven Dial talked to Governor Greg Abbott about a number of issues heading into Tuesday's Election Day, including immigration, abortion, the shooting in Uvalde and the enthusiasm he is seeing from voters across the state.

2022 Midterm Elections: Texas Governor Abbott goes for third term

Democrat Beto O’Rourke, who is making a third run for office in as many election cycles, is Abbott's main opponent in the race but Libertarian Mark Tippetts and Delilah Barrios for the Green Party are also running.