Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth

The temporary restraining order halts investigations against three families who sued, and prevents any similar investigations against members of the LGBTQ advocacy group PFLAG Inc.

Gov. Greg Abbott directs TEA to create new Chief of School Safety and Security position

The Chief of School Safety and Security will be a recognized expert on school security and public safety issues, an effective coordinator of multidisciplinary teams, a resource to school districts and the legislature and effective at implementing programs. 

Uvalde school shooting hearings begin at State Capitol

On Thursday, the State Capitol hearings began into the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, where 19 children and two teachers were killed.

New lawsuit filed over Texas trans family investigations

Wednesday’s lawsuit in Texas was filed on behalf of families of three boys — two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old — who have been receiving hormone therapy.

Texas school shooting: Gov. Abbott directs TEA to provide strategies to make Texas public schools safer

Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter directing the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure existing school facilities are held to heightened safety standards following the recent tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.

Gov. Abbott establishing Family Resiliency Center for mourning Uvalde community

Governor Greg Abbott's Public Safety Office has made a multimillion dollar investment readily available to establish a long-term Family Resiliency Center in Uvalde County.

Texas school shooting: Gov. Abbott calls for special legislative committees

According to the letter, the committees should be charged with examining and developing legislative recommendations on school safety, mental health, social media, police training, firearm safety, and more.

Texas school shooting: Gov. Abbott calls for immediate school safety review of Texas public schools

In a letter, Gov. Abbott instructed the TxSSC to ensure all school districts' School Safety and Security Committees meet ahead of the new school year to review their Emergency Operations Plan.

Texas School Shooting: Governor issues disaster declaration for city of Uvalde

One week after the tragic mass shooting in Uvalde that left 19 children and two adults dead, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for the city of Uvalde.

Gun violence Special Session doubtful despite calls for meeting

The Chairman of the Texas GOP on Friday called a Special Session a “terrible idea.” A big reason why Smith doubts Gov. Greg Abbott will issue a call is because of the upcoming November election.

President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden visit Uvalde community

Some Uvalde, Texas community members are thankful for President Biden's visit, but are ready to see real change after a school shooting left 19 students and two teachers dead.

Gov. Abbott announces resources for Uvalde families; says he was 'misled' by investigators

During a press conference to announce resources for the Uvalde community, Gov. Abbott said the information on the school shooting he was initially given by investigators turned out to be inaccurate.

Angry Newsom criticizes Texas governor, US judges on guns

Gov. Gavin Newsom, joined by legislative leaders, urged the public to “not give in to the cynicism and all the crap that you heard today at that press conference around evil and mental health.”

Beto O'Rourke calls out Gov. Abbott's 'inaction' at Texas school shooting press conference

Gov. Greg Abbott was speaking about what local officials believe to be the root causes of the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting when Beto O'Rouke interrupted the press conference.

Abbott activates border security response in preparation for Title 42 expiring

Gov. Abbott directed DPS, Texas Military Department, and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to coordinate Texas’ response on border security in preparation for Title 42 expiring on Monday, May 23.