Gov. Abbott on early warning systems, disaster planning | Texas: The Issue Is

FOX 7's Rudy Koski talked to Gov. Abbott about some of the ideas that are being pitched to prevent disasters like the deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

Gov. Abbott calls for redistricting in special session, sparking outrage from Dems

Under the topic of redistricting it reads: “Legislation that provides a revised congressional redistricting plan in light of constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice."

Texas Governor Gov Abbott to address deadly July 4 flooding in special session

As the death toll from the July 4th floods in Kerr County continues to climb - now surpassing the fatalities from Hurricane Beryl and even Hurricane Harvey – lawmakers are under growing pressure to prevent future tragedies.

Gov. Abbott reacts to 'blame' question over Texas flood response: 'That's the word choice of losers'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday said investigative committees in the House and Senate will look at the response to deadly flooding in Central Texas, but cautioned not to place blame on any singular source.

'Big Beautiful Bill' could reimburse Texas for billions spent on border security

The U.S. House passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. The 940-page bill includes a fund to reimburse states, like Texas, for border security efforts during the Biden administration.

Abbott, Trump approval ratings: Poll shows economy, THC reduce favorability among Texans

A recent poll conducted by a Texas organization found that issues like the economy and a close brush with a ban on THC products have caused a drop in voters’ approval of top leaders.

Trump directive creates 250-mile military defense area at Texas’ southern tip

This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.

Gov. Abbott slashes summer lunch program for low-income children from state budget

Gov. Greg Abbott has cut a $60 million provision in the state budget that would allow Texas to enter a federal summer lunch program for low-income children.

After Texas stops funding border wall program, 'One Big Beautiful Bill' would fill the gap

With Texas stopping new funding for Gov. Greg Abbott's border wall plan, President Donald Trump is telling the Senate to "lock yourself in a room if you must" to pass his spending bill that would replace the effort.

Texas loosens gun laws, bans 'red flag' orders

Gov. Greg Abbott signed several bills over the weekend making it easier to own certain firearms and restricting gun control measures.

LIST: Bills vetoed by Gov. Abbott this session

More than 1,100 bills from the 89th Texas Legislature were signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, but not every bill that reached the governor's desk received his approval. Here's a closer look at the bills the governor rejected.

Abbott vetoes Texas THC ban: Here's how Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, others reacted

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's last-minute veto of a controversial THC ban triggered an immediate reaction from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the state's booming hemp industry.