Governor Abbott announces historic $1.4 billion investment for rural Texas hospitals

Texas is receiving a historic investment of $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to help rural health care throughout the state, according to an announcement by Governor Greg Abbott.

SB 38: How the new property rights law changes Texas
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Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights. 

Gov. Abbott calls for 'Chief State Prosecutor' to overturn DA decisions

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he is calling on state lawmakers to create a position that would be able to override prosecutorial decisions made by district attorneys in the state.

CAIR responds to Abbott's letter
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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.

CAIR defends against Texas Gov. Abbott's request to revoke tax exemption

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.

Texas Gov. Abbott formally requests suspension of CAIR's tax-exempt status

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

Gov. Abbott speaks on redistricting, CAIR lawsuit at Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels distribution

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.

Texas Islamic groups call Abbott’s actions ‘unconstitutional’ in lawsuit over ‘terrorist’ designation

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."

Texas Governor Abbott bans Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR from owning land in Texas

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

San Antonio ICE raid: Nearly 200 migrants in custody

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 Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor’s race, pledging ethics reform

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 to launch new Texas dual listing venue in 2026

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.

Trump endorses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection

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

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign

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 Gov. Abbott jokes about imposing a '100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,' sources say

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.