Abbott confirms Texas National Guard deployed ahead of Election Day
Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed that the Texas National Guard will be used to protect cities if there are violent protests following the election.
Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed that the Texas National Guard will be used to protect cities if there are violent protests following the election.
Texas deploys team to Louisiana to assist in Hurricane Zeta response
According to his office, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Baton Rouge.
According to his office, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Baton Rouge.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas social workers can deny LGBTQ, disabled clients
At the direction of Abbott's office, the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners voted unanimously to make the change to its code of conduct.
At the direction of Abbott's office, the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners voted unanimously to make the change to its code of conduct.
Texas court upholds order allowing multiple absentee ballot drop-off locations, appeal to hold opening others
A state appeals court has upheld a Travis County State district court order allowing Texas counties to have multiple drop-off locations for hand delivery of absentee ballots, undercutting Gov. Greg Abbott's recent directive limiting counties to one drop-off site.
A state appeals court has upheld a Travis County State district court order allowing Texas counties to have multiple drop-off locations for hand delivery of absentee ballots, undercutting Gov. Greg Abbott's recent directive limiting counties to one drop-off site.
Program established to help families of students with cognitive disabilities
Nearly 59,000 students statewide are eligible to benefit from this new program.
Nearly 59,000 students statewide are eligible to benefit from this new program.
Gov. Abbott announces appointment for Texas Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott has announced he is appointing Rebecca Huddle to be the next justice on the Texas Supreme Court.
Governor Greg Abbott has announced he is appointing Rebecca Huddle to be the next justice on the Texas Supreme Court.
Travis County bars still don't know if they'll be able to open Oct 14
Abbott’s order allowing bars to reopen goes into effect on Wednesday, but there is still no answer on if Travis County will be opting in or out.
Abbott’s order allowing bars to reopen goes into effect on Wednesday, but there is still no answer on if Travis County will be opting in or out.
Rally held outside Texas Governor's Mansion to protest mask mandate
About 100 protesters gathered together to get Governor Abbott to rethink his recent COVID-19 mandates.
About 100 protesters gathered together to get Governor Abbott to rethink his recent COVID-19 mandates.
Texas counties limited to one ballot drop-off location, again
Counties in Texas are limited to only having one ballot drop-off location open again.
Counties in Texas are limited to only having one ballot drop-off location open again.
Judge blocks Abbott's order limiting Texas ballot drop-off locations
Last week Abbott issued a proclamation that his office said will enhance ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3 election.
Last week Abbott issued a proclamation that his office said will enhance ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3 election.
UTPD chief welcomes West Campus DPS trooper deployment
In a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott, UT Police Chief David Carter formally accepted the help from the governor and Texas DPS.
In a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott, UT Police Chief David Carter formally accepted the help from the governor and Texas DPS.
Hays County says bars allowed to reopen, latest in growing list
Counties in Texas can choose to allow bars or similar establishments to operate with in-person service starting on Oct. 14.
Counties in Texas can choose to allow bars or similar establishments to operate with in-person service starting on Oct. 14.
Armed robbery, home invasion reported in West Campus Thursday morning
A 22-year-old UT student, who asked not to be identified for his own safety, said he woke up suddenly around 6:30 Thursday morning and saw two men pointing guns at his face.
A 22-year-old UT student, who asked not to be identified for his own safety, said he woke up suddenly around 6:30 Thursday morning and saw two men pointing guns at his face.
Abbott has TxDPS increase patrols around UT Austin following robberies
Gov. Abbott has directed the TxDPS to ramp up patrols around UT Austin in response to a recent rise in robberies in the West Campus area.
Gov. Abbott has directed the TxDPS to ramp up patrols around UT Austin in response to a recent rise in robberies in the West Campus area.
Abbott says bars can reopen October 14 if county judges opt in
Abbott said he will allow bars to reopen at 50 percent occupancy in counties where COVID-19 hospitalizations make up less than 15 percent of hospital capacity. However, he won’t make the call on where to open bars himself.
Abbott said he will allow bars to reopen at 50 percent occupancy in counties where COVID-19 hospitalizations make up less than 15 percent of hospital capacity. However, he won’t make the call on where to open bars himself.
Abbott "passed the buck" on reopening bars, says TBNA
The TBNA says that Abbott has forced the 254 elected county judges in Texas to decide to open bars for him "with no guideposts as to how to make that decision."
The TBNA says that Abbott has forced the 254 elected county judges in Texas to decide to open bars for him "with no guideposts as to how to make that decision."
Bars in Texas will be allowed to open at 50% capacity after Oct 14
Counties in Texas can choose to allow bars or similar establishments to operate with in-person service beginning after Wednesday, October 14.
Counties in Texas can choose to allow bars or similar establishments to operate with in-person service beginning after Wednesday, October 14.
Governor Abbott announces that county judges can reopen bars
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent out an obscure tweet earlier today, the tweet told his followers to watch his Facebook page.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent out an obscure tweet earlier today, the tweet told his followers to watch his Facebook page.
Gov. Abbott says more opening coming soon, hints at reopening bars
Gov. Greg Abbott teased a reopening announcement Monday afternoon on Twitter, with a strong hint that it may be about bars.
Gov. Greg Abbott teased a reopening announcement Monday afternoon on Twitter, with a strong hint that it may be about bars.
APH provides update on coronavirus as Gov. Abbott hints more businesses could reopen
Austin Public Health is providing its weekly update on the coronavirus to the Travis County Commissioners Court. It comes after Governor Greg Abbott hinted that more businesses could reopen soon.
Austin Public Health is providing its weekly update on the coronavirus to the Travis County Commissioners Court. It comes after Governor Greg Abbott hinted that more businesses could reopen soon.