Abbott downplays ERCOT conservation alert, says Texas power grid ‘better than it’s ever been’
Abbott focused on the fact that Texas has not yet entered an energy emergency alert like what took place during February’s historic winter storm.
Abbott focused on the fact that Texas has not yet entered an energy emergency alert like what took place during February’s historic winter storm.
Moms Demand Action protesting Governor Abbott's permitless carry bill
Moms Demand Action host #AbbottFailedTexas protests across the state against HB 1927, a permitless carry legislation eligible for Abbott's signature.
Moms Demand Action host #AbbottFailedTexas protests across the state against HB 1927, a permitless carry legislation eligible for Abbott's signature.
Gov. Abbott announces plans for border wall, says Texas will fund $250M of it
Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to build a border wall in Texas, pledging a quarter of a billion dollars from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice budget to get started.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to build a border wall in Texas, pledging a quarter of a billion dollars from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice budget to get started.
Governor Abbott plans to spend at least $250M on Texas border wall
Texas is putting up $250,000,000 for the down payment, according to the Texas governor.
Texas is putting up $250,000,000 for the down payment, according to the Texas governor.
Texans can carry handguns without a license or training starting Sept. 1
Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.
Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.
Texans demand Gov. Abbott include energy in upcoming legislation
Texans for Fair Energy Billing urge Gov. Abbott to make energy a topic of discussion during the upcoming special session as energy grids go offline.
Texans for Fair Energy Billing urge Gov. Abbott to make energy a topic of discussion during the upcoming special session as energy grids go offline.
FOX 7 Discussion: Concerns after ERCOT issues Conservation Alert
Consumers and businesses are both being asked to reduce electric use through Friday, June 18.
Consumers and businesses are both being asked to reduce electric use through Friday, June 18.
New wine labeling law will 'guarantee authenticity of Texas wine'
HB 1957, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, sets new standards on what can be labeled as a Texas wine.
HB 1957, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, sets new standards on what can be labeled as a Texas wine.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov Greg Abbott wants to build a border wall
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas talk about Abbott’s announcement that Texas would build a border wall.
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas talk about Abbott’s announcement that Texas would build a border wall.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to build a border wall, but does Texas have the ability — or money — to do so?
Critics have denounced Abbott's proposal as "political theater" that won't pass legal muster. But the two-term Republican governor says it's time to secure the border.
Critics have denounced Abbott's proposal as "political theater" that won't pass legal muster. But the two-term Republican governor says it's time to secure the border.
Critics question legality, politics of Abbott’s call to build Texas border wall
Much of the criticism on Friday was whether the state can even build a wall and the political posturing by Abbott ahead of a re-election bid in 2022 and a potential presidential run in 2024.
Much of the criticism on Friday was whether the state can even build a wall and the political posturing by Abbott ahead of a re-election bid in 2022 and a potential presidential run in 2024.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott signs law banning vaccine passports
Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss Abbott signing SB 968 which bans COVID-19 vaccine passports.
Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss Abbott signing SB 968 which bans COVID-19 vaccine passports.
Abbott signs power grid reform bills into law
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bills 2 and 3 into law Tuesday, which address deficiencies in the Texas power grid following the February winter storms.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bills 2 and 3 into law Tuesday, which address deficiencies in the Texas power grid following the February winter storms.
Abbott signs ERCOT reforms, power grid weatherization legislation
Officials hope the legislation will address some of the deadly problems that left millions in the cold during the February winter storms.
Officials hope the legislation will address some of the deadly problems that left millions in the cold during the February winter storms.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill banning COVID-19 vaccine passports
Abbott signed the bill hours after Carnival announced they would be returning to Texas soon for people who received their final COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Abbott signed the bill hours after Carnival announced they would be returning to Texas soon for people who received their final COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Texas governor signs law prohibiting businesses from requiring vaccine passports
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that prohibits any business operating in Texas from requiring vaccine passports or any vaccine information.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that prohibits any business operating in Texas from requiring vaccine passports or any vaccine information.
Allen West announces resignation as Texas GOP Chairman
West has submitted his “irrevocable resignation" and will remain at the helm of the Texas GOP until July 11.
West has submitted his “irrevocable resignation" and will remain at the helm of the Texas GOP until July 11.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott approves penalties for defunding police in Texas cities
Travis County GOP Chairman and Save Austin Now co-founder Matt Mackowiak joins Mike Warren to share his opinions on the legislation.
Travis County GOP Chairman and Save Austin Now co-founder Matt Mackowiak joins Mike Warren to share his opinions on the legislation.
2022 Texas Republican primaries already heating up with Donald Trump endorsing Gov. Abbott
The influence of former President Donald Trump is shaping up to be a big factor ahead of the 2022 Republican primaries in Texas. He endorsed Gov. Abbott this week, and another key statewide race could be greatly impacted by what the former president has to say.
The influence of former President Donald Trump is shaping up to be a big factor ahead of the 2022 Republican primaries in Texas. He endorsed Gov. Abbott this week, and another key statewide race could be greatly impacted by what the former president has to say.
Lake Highlands H.S. valedictorian calls out Texas 'heartbeat bill' during commencement speech
Video of a Lake Highlands High School commencement speech is making the rounds on social media after Paxton Smith, LHHS' valedictorian, criticized the recently passed Texas "heartbeat bill."
Video of a Lake Highlands High School commencement speech is making the rounds on social media after Paxton Smith, LHHS' valedictorian, criticized the recently passed Texas "heartbeat bill."