Abbott orders Texas National Guard to assist with border arrests
Gov. Greg Abbott announced in June that those who commit criminal trespass or other state offenses will be subject to arrest and confinement.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced in June that those who commit criminal trespass or other state offenses will be subject to arrest and confinement.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he won’t impose new mask mandate despite increasing COVID-19 cases
Abbott reiterated Tuesday that Texas school children will not face mask requirements as they return to school later this summer.
Abbott reiterated Tuesday that Texas school children will not face mask requirements as they return to school later this summer.
Texas governor ceremonially signs anti-fentanyl legislation in Houston
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed a bill in Houston on Wednesday that enhances criminal penalties for manufacturing and distributing fentanyl.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed a bill in Houston on Wednesday that enhances criminal penalties for manufacturing and distributing fentanyl.
Texas House democrats remain in D.C. as special session continues
Texas House democrats left Austin and took their fight to Washington D.C. earlier this month. The exit was sparked by voting legislation that has divided both parties.
Texas House democrats left Austin and took their fight to Washington D.C. earlier this month. The exit was sparked by voting legislation that has divided both parties.
Can Greg Abbott actually build Trump's border wall?
The governor wants to finish the wall that Donald Trump began on the Texas-Mexico border, but he'll have to overcome the same hurdles that impeded the ex-president's efforts.
The governor wants to finish the wall that Donald Trump began on the Texas-Mexico border, but he'll have to overcome the same hurdles that impeded the ex-president's efforts.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Dems go to D.C. to break quorum
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss Texas Dems going to Washington D.C.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss Texas Dems going to Washington D.C.
Abbott threatens to arrest Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block GOP voting bills
Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to arrest the House Democrats if they do not show up to vote on a Republican election bill. But it may be weeks before that happens. They are prepared to stay in Washington D.C. until the special session ends.
Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to arrest the House Democrats if they do not show up to vote on a Republican election bill. But it may be weeks before that happens. They are prepared to stay in Washington D.C. until the special session ends.
Texas police reform bill signed into law by Gov. Abbott
The legislation becoming law in Texas improves police training, makes some police practices illegal and increases hiring transparency.
The legislation becoming law in Texas improves police training, makes some police practices illegal and increases hiring transparency.
Texas House, Senate committees approve voting legislation
The bills would ban 24-hour voting and drive-thru voting, though they allow for curbside voting for the disabled.
The bills would ban 24-hour voting and drive-thru voting, though they allow for curbside voting for the disabled.
Governor Greg Abbott holds briefing with border security sheriffs
The governor held a security briefing with sheriffs from the border communities Saturday at the Texas State Capitol.
The governor held a security briefing with sheriffs from the border communities Saturday at the Texas State Capitol.
Special session has begun at the Texas Capitol and tensions are heavy
With some controversial bills on the Governor's call for the special session, the possibility of another Democrat walkout is not ruled out if legislatures can't find a compromise.
With some controversial bills on the Governor's call for the special session, the possibility of another Democrat walkout is not ruled out if legislatures can't find a compromise.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Legislature funding fight
Texas Tribune political reporter Patrick Svitek joins Mike Warren to talk about the upcoming special session.
Texas Tribune political reporter Patrick Svitek joins Mike Warren to talk about the upcoming special session.
Texas Legislature Special Session agenda released by Gov. Abbott
A number of hot issue items are on the agenda following Texas Democrats' walkout on the final night of the 87th Legislative Session.
A number of hot issue items are on the agenda following Texas Democrats' walkout on the final night of the 87th Legislative Session.
Gov. Abbott demanding Texas utility regulators make immediate changes
Greg Abbott is asking for the changes following February's deadly winter storm and it comes after he declared Texas lawmakers had passed adequate laws to fix the state's power grid.
Greg Abbott is asking for the changes following February's deadly winter storm and it comes after he declared Texas lawmakers had passed adequate laws to fix the state's power grid.
Abbott, HHSC announce emergency SNAP benefits extended for July
The emergency July allotments are in addition to the more than $3.69 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
The emergency July allotments are in addition to the more than $3.69 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
Allen West announces he is running against Governor Abbott
Texas GOP Chairman Allen West announced Sunday he is running for governor, challenging fellow Republican Greg Abbott.
Texas GOP Chairman Allen West announced Sunday he is running for governor, challenging fellow Republican Greg Abbott.
Allen West announces he is running against Gov. Greg Abbott in Republican primary
The Texas GOP chairman made his campaign official Sunday.
The Texas GOP chairman made his campaign official Sunday.
"Everything is on the table": Democrats mull options for special session, including another walkout
After killing Republicans' priority voting bill during the regular legislative session, Democratic lawmakers are mulling how to try to stop it in the special session that starts July 8.
After killing Republicans' priority voting bill during the regular legislative session, Democratic lawmakers are mulling how to try to stop it in the special session that starts July 8.
Texas Dems call border visit a 'publicity stunt' amid 'real issues'
Democrats on Wednesday said Texas leaders should focus on expanding power capacity and coming up with a better emergency plan in the meantime.
Democrats on Wednesday said Texas leaders should focus on expanding power capacity and coming up with a better emergency plan in the meantime.
FOX 7 Discussion: Governor Abbott, Trump visit the border wall
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Tricia Cortez with the No Border Wall Coalition talk about Abbott and Trump's visit to the border.
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Tricia Cortez with the No Border Wall Coalition talk about Abbott and Trump's visit to the border.