Abbott, Governor of Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas agencies to eliminate diversity policies
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Friday directing state agencies to be “color-blind” and eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Gov. Greg Abbott will announce Texas' agenda under Trump on Sunday. Here's what to know.
The governor’s State of the State address is key because it’s where he’ll declare his “emergency items” for the ongoing 2025 Texas legislative session. In the session’s first 60 days, lawmakers are only allowed to pass legislation related to these items.
Gov. Greg Abbott deploys 400 soldiers to Texas border in support of Trump immigration policies
It was a change from the Republican governor's legal battles with the Biden administration. Abbott spent the last four years testing a state's ability to enforce immigration law — at times at odds with Border Patrol.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hopes Trump policies can whittle down $2.9 billion border security request
How Texas Gov. Greg Abbott might spend $2.9 billion in proposed state border security funds depends largely on how President Donald Trump plans to address challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border, Abbott’s office told Senate budget writers Thursday.
Greg Abbott Signs Five Executive Orders On Border
Greg Abbott's orders are focused on strengthening border security, and include assisting with migrant arrests and looking for land for the government to lease.
Gov. Abbott orders state agencies to work with Trump on border security
Gov. Greg Abbott issued five Executive Orders on Wednesday, directing state agencies to work with the Trump Administration to enforce border and homeland security operations, including deportation efforts.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders state agencies to assist Trump border operations
AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, continuing a three-day series of border security-related actions, issued five executive orders Wednesday directing state agencies to assist President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement operations.
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver State of the State speech Sunday
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will release his legislative agenda in a televised broadcast of his traditional early-session State of ...
Greg Abbott will announce his legislative priorities on Sunday. Here's how to watch
Gov. Greg Abbott will outline his legislative priorities, which are likely to include private school vouchers and water infrastructure.
Gov. Greg Abbott asks federal government for $11B to cover Operation Lone Star. Here's why.
The Republican governor blamed the just-ended presidency of Democrat Joe Biden for the state having to step up to secure its border with Mexico.
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Texas Senate Education Committee Advances Controversial School Voucher Bill, SB-2, as Gov. Abbott Moves to Fast-Track
The Texas Senate Education Committee advanced a controversial school voucher bill, SB-2, for a full Senate vote.
GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: ‘We’re going to keep our word’
A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...
Texas Senate committee quickly ushers school voucher bill, full chamber consideration next
After hours of testimony Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Education advanced Senate Bill 2, a school voucher bill, setting it ...
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils legislative priorities for 2025
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday announced his top 25 priority Senate bills for the 2025 legislative session that ...
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Abbott expected to promote vouchers and other highlights of his 2025 agenda in Sunday speech
After successful campaigns for House allies, the governor is in a position to set an ambitious course for the legislative ...