Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deploys hundreds more troops to Texas-Mexico border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deployed the troops to the Rio Grande Valley, where he said they'll work side-by-side with U.S. Border Patrol agents to keep migrants from illegally entering the country. Some of those troops left from the U.S. Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth Monday morning. The others left from a base in Houston.
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 Governor Greg Abbott Deploys Elite Border Force to Bolster Security Along Texas-Mexico Border
Texas Governor Abbott mobilizes the Tactical Border Force to reinforce security along the Texas-Mexico border in collaboration with federal authorities.
Greg Abbott hopes Trump policies can whittle down $2.9 billion border security request
The Republican governor hopes to have more information about Trump’s plans, including whether Texas can turn some border expenses over to the
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas agencies to cut DEI policies. Here's why.
With an executive order Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott again took aim at diversity, equity and inclusion programs, mirroring Trump's new federal policies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Seeks $11.1 Billion Federal Reimbursement for State's Border Security Costs
Texas Governor Greg Abbott seeks $11.1 billion from the federal government for the state's border security expenses.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas agencies to eliminate diversity policies
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Friday directing state agencies to be “color-blind” and eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The order instructs Texas agencies — such as the Department of Public Safety and Texas Education Agency — to ensure all “rules,
Gov. Abbott signs executive order, eliminating DEI policies at state agencies
President Donald Trump has broadly rolled back diversity, equity and inclusion policies on the federal level. On Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott did the same in Texas. Abbott signed an executive order directing all state agencies to get rid of diversity,
Abbott issues order to ban DEI policies
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order directing all Texas state agencies to eliminate any forms of DEI policies and to treat all people equally regardless of race.
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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 ...
Greg Abbott's Threat Rebuked by Largest Texas Newspaper: 'Demagogic'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was called out by the state's largest newspaper over his recent comments related to DEI in higher ...
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.
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Greg Abbott orders state agencies to cooperate with Trump’s deportation efforts
In a series of executive orders Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to cooperate with President Donald Trump’s ...
Gov. Greg Abbott sends 400 soldiers, helicopters to bolster border security in the Rio Grande Valley
The newly deployed forces will join thousands of Texas National Guard soldiers already stationed at the border as part of ...
In sweeping orders, Abbott directs state agencies to bolster Trump's immigration crackdown
The Republican governor on Wednesday ordered Texas agencies to help with arrests, share intelligence and help find new ...
$1.6B sustainable aviation fuels project planned along Houston Ship Channel approved for tax break
A $1.6 billion sustainable aviation fuels project being planned on the Houston Ship Channel is getting a tax break.
Gov. Abbott deploys 'tactical strike teams' to assist with arrests, deportations across Texas
The governor said the teams will help find, arrest and deport people who entered the country illegally and have active ...