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.
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.
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Veto of Texas THC ban makes medical marijuana expansion ‘worthless’
Abbott signed House Bill 46 on Friday, expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which Patrick says Sunday’s veto has essentially crippled.
Abbott signed House Bill 46 on Friday, expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which Patrick says Sunday’s veto has essentially crippled.
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.
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.
What does veto mean?
The veto power is the constitutional power of the governor to reject a bill approved by the Texas Legislature, preventing it from becoming law. Veto means “I forbid" in Latin.
The veto power is the constitutional power of the governor to reject a bill approved by the Texas Legislature, preventing it from becoming law. Veto means “I forbid" in Latin.
Texas bill banning students from using cell phones in school signed by Gov. Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Gov. Abbott signs bill to create 'Texas Time,' but Congress needs to act
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that would put the state on daylight saving time permanently, but United States Congress passes a law for it to take effect.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that would put the state on daylight saving time permanently, but United States Congress passes a law for it to take effect.
Texas THC ban: Gov. Abbott vetoes SB 3, places it on special session agenda
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Abortion, religion in schools and THC - Hundreds of new Texas laws explained
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Texas Republicans want closed primaries. How would that work?
Last week, the Texas Republican Party met for its State Republican Executive Committee meeting where they took steps to try and block their primary elections from “outside interference."
Last week, the Texas Republican Party met for its State Republican Executive Committee meeting where they took steps to try and block their primary elections from “outside interference."
Ten Commandments in classrooms among 334 laws signed by Gov. Abbott on Saturday
On Friday, an identical bill passed in Louisiana’s 2024 legislative session was found by a court to be unconstitutional.
On Friday, an identical bill passed in Louisiana’s 2024 legislative session was found by a court to be unconstitutional.
JD Vance calls Sen. Alex Padilla 'Jose' during news conference in LA
On June 12, Sen. Padilla was forcibly removed during a news conference with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
On June 12, Sen. Padilla was forcibly removed during a news conference with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
New details on man who threatened Texas lawmakers
FOX 7 has obtained documents related to the arrest of the man who allegedly made threats against lawmakers ahead of a protest at the Texas Capitol.
FOX 7 has obtained documents related to the arrest of the man who allegedly made threats against lawmakers ahead of a protest at the Texas Capitol.
Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools is unconstitutional, court rules
A federal court ruled against a Louisiana law requiring public schools and colleges in the state to display the Ten Commandments. A similar law recently passed the Texas Legislature.
A federal court ruled against a Louisiana law requiring public schools and colleges in the state to display the Ten Commandments. A similar law recently passed the Texas Legislature.
Texas THC ban: Ricky Williams calls for 'friend' Gov. Abbott to veto bill
Former Texas Longhorn and NFL running back Ricky Williams is the latest to call for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3, which would ban THC products in Texas outside of the state's medical marijuana program.
Former Texas Longhorn and NFL running back Ricky Williams is the latest to call for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3, which would ban THC products in Texas outside of the state's medical marijuana program.
Pasadena, Texas, election heads (or tails) to coin toss
A Pasadena, Texas, city council race has come down to a coin toss.
A Pasadena, Texas, city council race has come down to a coin toss.
Austin protesters want America to stay out of war
As President Trump weighs in on whether the U.S. should get more involved with the conflict between Israel and Iran, protesters lined up at Austin City Hall on Thursday with a clear message: keep Americans out of it.
As President Trump weighs in on whether the U.S. should get more involved with the conflict between Israel and Iran, protesters lined up at Austin City Hall on Thursday with a clear message: keep Americans out of it.
Trump can keep control of National Guard in Los Angeles, appeals court rules
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
Austin protesters rally to keep U.S. out of war amid Israel-Iran conflict
As President Trump weighs in on whether the U.S. should get more involved with the conflict between Israel and Iran, protesters lined up at Austin City Hall on Thursday with a clear message: keep Americans out of it.
As President Trump weighs in on whether the U.S. should get more involved with the conflict between Israel and Iran, protesters lined up at Austin City Hall on Thursday with a clear message: keep Americans out of it.
Lawmakers ask to delay Tesla's robotaxis launch
Texas lawmakers are calling on Tesla to delay its launch of its robotaxis in Austin.
Texas lawmakers are calling on Tesla to delay its launch of its robotaxis in Austin.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock appointed Chief Clerk, will be acting comptroller starting July 1
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.