With an eye toward becoming the longest-serving governor in Texas history, Greg Abbott is preparing his reelection campaign.

During her remarks at a rally in California today, Representative Jasmine Crockett launched a verbal assault on Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Crockett stated, "I've got this feeble little governor in ...

The state program intended to give additional exposure to businesses owned by women, minorities and disabled veterans seeking state contracts was frozen by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' ...

It’s not clear how soon assistance could reach people and the rulings could be appealed, The Associated Press reported.

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Governor Greg Abbott appoints J. Brian Williams to the 503rd Judicial District Court, effective December 1, 2025.

ELGIN, Texas - Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Rangers to investigate the City of Elgin. The governor claims there ...

Democrats argue Gov. Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up ...

Southeast Texas charities are already feeling the strain of the ongoing government shutdown. BEAUMONT, Texas — With the government shutdown nearing one month, more than three million Texans could lose ...

The governor said the city has faced accusations of chronic fiscal mismanagement, including inconsistent accounting practices ...

Facing a 2026 water deadline, Corpus Christi pushes new projects as Governor Abbott criticizes the city’s decision to cancel ...

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