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.
Austin Mayor Adler outlines future of Waller Creek Conservancy Project
New Austin Mayor Steve Adler held a press conference Wednesday to discuss future plans for the Waller Creek Conservancy Project.
New Austin Mayor Steve Adler held a press conference Wednesday to discuss future plans for the Waller Creek Conservancy Project.
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.
Austin Mayor, Council propose changes to meetings at City Hall
Austin mayor Steve Adler and the new city council are already getting to work.Just days into their new positions, they are proposing big changes to the way City Hall does business.
Austin mayor Steve Adler and the new city council are already getting to work.Just days into their new positions, they are proposing big changes to the way City Hall does business.
New City Council swears-in
Tuesday marked a historic night for the capital city.Austin has a new mayor and ten council members that geographically represent the city.
Tuesday marked a historic night for the capital city.Austin has a new mayor and ten council members that geographically represent the city.
Austin's new city government to be sworn in
Austin's new city government will be sworn into office tonight but there could be a last minute change.
Austin's new city government will be sworn into office tonight but there could be a last minute change.
Austin's new city government to be sworn in Tuesday
Ten new council members will join Mayor-elect Steve Adler at the ceremony.
Ten new council members will join Mayor-elect Steve Adler at the ceremony.
Obama Visits Texas
Photo slide show of President Obama's visit to Texas.
Photo slide show of President Obama's visit to Texas.
President Obama arrives in Austin
President Obama is landed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Air Force One Wednesday night.
President Obama is landed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Air Force One Wednesday night.
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.