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Greg Abbott directs DPS to bolster anti-terrorism efforts after New Orleans attack
The governor is calling for an expansion of in-state anti-terrorism programs and an increase in federal partnerships.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mistakenly sent condolences to Rosalynn Carter, who died in 2023
The Texas governor was under fire for his mistake in a message to the Carter family following Jimmy Carter's death.
Greg Abbott assures of no mask mandate in Texas amid rising infections
As norovirus cases rise in the U.S., Texas Governor Greg Abbott assured there will be no mask mandates in the state.
4 Tren de Aragua members arrested trying to sneak across Texas border: Abbott
Four suspects linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were caught trying to sneak across the southern U.S. border, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced.
TX Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher plan failed in 2023. Will this year be different?
The savings accounts aren’t the only education-related issue expected to come up during the upcoming legislative session.
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Greg Abbott reaches political zenith after bruising election year
After a year in which he helped reshape the Texas Legislature, Gov. Greg Abbott is at the zenith of his political power.
Second winter storm threatens parts of Texas with heavy snow, ice beginning Wednesday
Another winter storm will develop over Texas later this week, bringing potentially historical snowfall and icy conditions to some areas.