July Special Session Announced
Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday, that he's calling state lawmakers back to Austin.
Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday, that he's calling state lawmakers back to Austin.
Gov. Abbott asks Texas National Guard to monitor Operation Jade Helm 15
Governor Greg Abbott met with the Commander of the Texas National Guard and directed him to monitor Operation Jade Helm 15.
Governor Greg Abbott met with the Commander of the Texas National Guard and directed him to monitor Operation Jade Helm 15.
Governor Abbott releases statement on U.S. Supreme Court same-sex marriage cases
Governor Greg Abbott released a statement as the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a series of case over whether states' same-sex marriage bans are constitutional.
Governor Greg Abbott released a statement as the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a series of case over whether states' same-sex marriage bans are constitutional.
Governor Greg Abbott reports for jury duty
Governor Greg Abbott was ordered to make an appearance at the Travis County courthouse. He wasn't in trouble, the governor was called for jury duty.
Governor Greg Abbott was ordered to make an appearance at the Travis County courthouse. He wasn't in trouble, the governor was called for jury duty.
Some UNT students petition for commencement speaker other than Governor Greg Abbott
Some students at the University of North Texas are not happy with the person speaking at graduation next month.
Some students at the University of North Texas are not happy with the person speaking at graduation next month.
Gov. Abbott directs DFPS to implement new child safety measures
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Governor Abbott sent a letter to Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner John Specia.
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Governor Abbott sent a letter to Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner John Specia.
Governor Abbott talks trade with Ireland's Prime Minister
Texas and Ireland are 4,000 miles apart, but they couldn't be more close, in history.
Texas and Ireland are 4,000 miles apart, but they couldn't be more close, in history.
Governor Abbott weighs in on Rodney Reed stay of execution
Texas' top criminal appeals court put a hold on the execution of death row inmate Rodney Reed Monday. He was found guilty of killing 19-year-old Stacey Stites nearly 20 years ago in Bastrop County....
Texas' top criminal appeals court put a hold on the execution of death row inmate Rodney Reed Monday. He was found guilty of killing 19-year-old Stacey Stites nearly 20 years ago in Bastrop County....
Texas leaders join Governor Greg Abbott in outlining steps on President Obama's immigration action
At the Texas State Capitol Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott once again said he'll keep fighting against President Obama's immigration plan.
At the Texas State Capitol Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott once again said he'll keep fighting against President Obama's immigration plan.
Gov. Abbott delivers first State of the State Address
Governor Greg Abbott has given his first State of the State Address before a joint session of the State House and Senate.
Governor Greg Abbott has given his first State of the State Address before a joint session of the State House and Senate.
Gov. Abbott says he'll veto any budget that doesn't include a tax cut
Governor Greg Abbott issued an early warning to state lawmakers working on the budget.
Governor Greg Abbott issued an early warning to state lawmakers working on the budget.
"Push for your cause but don't be so pushy," says Governor Abbott
Governor Abbott weighed in Friday on recent ugly confrontations at the state capitol during rallies for gun rights and the Muslim community.
Governor Abbott weighed in Friday on recent ugly confrontations at the state capitol during rallies for gun rights and the Muslim community.
Abbott calls to end Perry's pet fund for Texas startups
Governor Greg Abbott is planning to abolish Rick Perry's program that gave $200 million in taxpayer dollars to Texas startups and was beset by bankruptcies and transparency issues.
Governor Greg Abbott is planning to abolish Rick Perry's program that gave $200 million in taxpayer dollars to Texas startups and was beset by bankruptcies and transparency issues.
Texans from across the state attend inauguration festivities
Republicans come from all over Texas from across the state made the trip to Austin for Governor Greg Abbott's inauguration.
Republicans come from all over Texas from across the state made the trip to Austin for Governor Greg Abbott's inauguration.
A Parade, BBQ and a Ball: Austin welcomes 48th Governor
Moments after the inauguration of Governor Greg Abbott, the celebration started and will continue into the Tuesday night.
Moments after the inauguration of Governor Greg Abbott, the celebration started and will continue into the Tuesday night.
Inauguration Day for Abbott and Patrick
Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick have both been sworn in.
Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick have both been sworn in.
Governor-elect Abbott wants to end local ban on plastic bags
Governor-elect Greg Abbott won't be sworn in for another week and a half but already he's proposing sweeping changes to the way local government passes laws.
Governor-elect Greg Abbott won't be sworn in for another week and a half but already he's proposing sweeping changes to the way local government passes laws.
AG Abbott: $300M border security plan as governor
Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott says he wants to double state spending on border security and deploy an extra 500 troopers along the Texas-Mexico border if elected governor in November.
Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott says he wants to double state spending on border security and deploy an extra 500 troopers along the Texas-Mexico border if elected governor in November.