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Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas
Abbott ordered two Texas agencies to begin working together and with residents and business leaders to stop the spread of the ...
The power of the pen: Gov. Greg Abbott signed more than 1,100 new laws. He killed 26
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed more than 1,100 bills that were passed in the 2025 legislative session. He vetoed just 26.
Texas parents sue state, school districts after Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
A group of North Texas parents is suing the state and their students' school districts after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill ...
Gov. Abbott activates emergency response resources in case of floods in Southeast Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is activating state emergency response resources in case of potential flooding in ...
East Texas farmer launches 2026 bid to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott
Political newcomer Bobby Cole, an East Texas farmer and retired firefighter, has become the first Democrat to officially ...
Gov. Abbott vetoes $60 million funding for summer lunch program for Texas kids
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a $60 million budget item that would have funded a summer lunch program for eligible children in ...
Texas abolishes lottery commission. Can residents still play?
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law abolishing the state's lottery commission on June 20. Here's what it means for residents.
Texas creates task force to take on screwworms
Screwworms aren’t a problem in Texas yet, and Gov. Greg Abbott is taking steps to make sure it stays that way. Gov. Abbott ...