Greg Abbott Gives Texas National Guard Sweeping New Powers
Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that the Texas National Guard has been authorized to carry out immigration arrests ...
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Supports Legalizing Sports Gambling, Says He Would Be 'Shocked' If There 'Were Not Some Texans Who Do It Already'
The closest Texas has gotten to legalize sports gambling was in 2023, when a bill by State Rep. Jeff Leach cleared the House by an 82-51 vote but was never picked up by Texas Senate ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes 7 emergency items in 2025 State of the State address
AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Sunday, Feb. 2, discussing his main ...
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Here's What to Know About Greg Abbott's State of the State Address
While Abbott has not explicitly said what these "emergency issues" are, they are expected to include border security, school vouchers and the need for bail reform. Texas Governor Greg Abbott ...
Greg Abbott names school vouchers and teacher pay as top priorities, while calling for end to 'DEI'
Greg Abbott named seven emergency items including property tax cuts, water infrastructure and restricting bail.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Issues Executive Order Banning DEI Policies
Abbott called DEI policies 'new forms of racism." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott followed in Donald Trump’s footsteps on Jan. 31, issuing an executive order that directed state agencies like the ...
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Texas Gov. Abbott orders DPS tactical strike teams to assist federal illegal immigration enforcement efforts
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the state's Department of Public Safety (DPS) tactical strike teams to assist with the Trump administration’s operation to locate and arrest criminal illegal ...
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Gov. Abbott directs Texas military to work with Trump on border security
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is sending hundreds of soldiers in the Texas Military Department to work with the U.S. Border Patrol in the Rio Grande Valley. The governor's office said Monday that ...
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans DeepSeek, RedNote and other Chinese-backed AI platforms
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a ban on the use of Chinese-backed artificial intelligence and social media apps on Texas government-issued devices Friday afternoon. The proclamation orders the Texas ...
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sends additional soldiers to border with Mexico
(Eric Gay / AP) Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered 400 soldiers Monday to the Rio Grande Valley, escalating efforts to secure the state’s border with Mexico as President Donald Trump sends military ...