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With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program
Texas officials suggested the federal government could pick up construction. However, during President Trump’s first term, ...
Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas DPS on high alert after State Capitol threat
After the credible threat at the Texas Capitol this weekend and the assassinations of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her ...
An armed man at Texas Capitol made threats against lawmaker, Gov. Abbott says
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, said that she was named by the alleged Minnesota shooter shortly after Gov. Greg ...
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Texas made sweeping changes to bail and parole, along with increasing penalties for stolen goods
Texas lawmakers approved a sweeping package to overhaul the state’s bail system, a longtime priority of Gov. Greg Abbott’s.
As the clock ticks on THC in Texas, Gov. Abbott stays mum on what he’ll do
Gov. Abbott faces a tough decision on a THC ban in Texas. The move could threaten jobs while veterans advocate for access to alternatives.
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Amid persistent drought, Gov. Abbott says Texas is prepared to build out, protect water supplies
As people and businesses continue to flock to the Lone Star State, Texas lawmakers passed legislation this spring that is ...
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State Republicans had a banner year in Texas. Did the new House Speaker help?
Lubbock Rep. Dustin Burrows won the powerful leadership role despite less-than-enthusiastic support from his fellow ...
Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned ‘No Kings’ protests
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across the state, along ...
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Champions Mental Health Breakthrough, Signs Bill to Research Psychedelic Ibogaine for Veterans
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2308, promoting ibogaine research for treating opioid addiction, depression, ...
Texas' largest newspaper trashes Greg Abbott protest move: 'Expect better'
The Houston Chronicle, Texas's top selling newspaper, has published an editorial fiercely critical of Governor Greg Abbott ...