Greg Abbott, 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 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.
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.
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.
Governor Abbott coordinates with Trump administration on border, homeland security
Governor Greg Abbott issued five Executive Orders directing state agencies to partner with the Trump Administration to assist in their border and homeland security operations to protect Americans. "For the past four years,
Abbott expected to promote vouchers and other highlights of his 2025 agenda in Sunday speech
Gov. Greg Abbott will lay out his legislative priorities Sunday night during his biennial State of the State address giving ...
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 ...
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Texas is Trump's biggest – and most enthusiastic – partner on immigration overhaul
Gov. Greg Abbott this week directed state agencies to work with federal immigration authorities to crack down on illegal ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott appoints Democrat-turned-Republican Rep. Shawn Thierry to juvenile justice board
Thierry became a Republican cause celebré for breaking with Democrats over her views on transgender rights. State Rep. Shawn Thierry, D-Houston, speaks to press after her legislation, aimed at ...
Democrat who survived Republican challenge says Dems will have influence during legislative session
Despite Governor Abbott endorsing her Republican opponent and spending money to oust her, Rep. Plesa won re-election as a ...
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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.
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks federal government for $11B to cover Operation Lone Star. Here's why.
Greg Abbott is formally asking Congress to foot ... the blame for Texas having to make those expenditures at the feet of Democratic former President Joe Biden. “President Biden’s policies ...
Texas Senate’s voucher proposal would give families $10,000 to fund students’ private school
Greg Abbott and top lawmakers after a similar bill failed to pass last legislative session. The bill, co-authored by Sen.
Greg Abbott's Key Priority Gets Back-to-Back Wins
Texas Governor Greg Abbott received good news on one of his top policy priorities at both the federal and state levels, as ...