Sen. Cruz: White House included Texas reimbursement in border security funding request
"I think that's right that the taxpayers of Texas should not bear the burden of what should be and is a national responsibility," Cruz said.
Abbott advocates for $11.1 billion reimbursement for Texas border security in second trip to D.C.
With billions of dollars on the line, Gov. Greg Abbott is back in Washington, D.C. for the second straight week.
Texas and Trump boost cooperation to prevent illegal immigration at the border
Gov. Greg Abbott and President Trump are increasing efforts to boost border security. The Governor traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with the President in the Oval Office to discuss new ways they can jointly prevent illegal immigration.
Gov. Abbott wants to ban DEI in all levels of public education
His comments received applause from attendees, including state and business leaders along with his supporters.
Gov. Abbott offers Trump state resources to secure the border
The governor met with the president in the Oval Office Wednesday afternoon and called this a "very productive day."
Texas Senate passes $1 billion school choice bill
From the Senate, the bill will head to the House.
Gov. Abbott to meet with President Trump to discuss border security
Abbott is set to discuss border security with President Trump Wednesday afternoon, the White House announced early Wednesday morning.
Gov. Abbott says he remains "very confident" school choice will pass this year
On Wednesday, the Senate is widely expected to pass its version of a school choice bill.
Abbott: Trump uses tariffs as leverage to boost border security
Texas is the largest exporting state in the U.S., and business owners are concerned.
Abbott explains the Texas National Guard's new role on immigration
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott explained why he agreed when the Trump administration asked Texas to join their new plan.
Abbott calls for property tax relief, teacher pay raises, school choice
Before 1,100 attendees at the Arnold Oil Company in Austin, the governor announced seven of his top priorities
Gov. Abbott proposes 7 emergency items in 2025 State of the State address
One of Abbott's biggest priorities is funding his school choice program.
Texas deploys new actions to help Trump secure the border
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told CBS News Texas the state will do whatever it takes to secure the southern border. His comments follow a number of Executive Orders issued by Governor Greg Abbott for state agencies to cooperate with the Trump administration.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas is "determined" to secure the border
In an interview with CBS News Texas, Congressman Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth criticized President Trump's actions.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Texas Senate to pass bill for private school tuition
A fiscal note for SB 2 from the Texas Senate said the legislation would allow about 35,000 students to attend private school in 2027.