Gov. Abbott Says Fentanyl Cases Rising, Will Sign 'One Of The Toughest Drug Laws In Texas'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth Thursday to talk about law enforcement efforts targeting the recent rise in fentanyl cases.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth Thursday to talk about law enforcement efforts targeting the recent rise in fentanyl cases.
The "Botham Jean Act" is named in honor of the Dallas accountant murdered in his own apartment by an off-duty Dallas police officer in 2018.
Governor Greg Abbott has signed a Resolution naming the 1847 Colt Walker pistol the official handgun of Texas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vowed he would sign legislation that would make it harder for communities to defund the police after a weekend shooting in Austin.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 8 into law, banning most abortions in Texas as early as six weeks and allowing almost any American citizen to sue state abortion providers.
Governor Abbott's decision to opt out of federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits is receiving mixed reviews.
On May 18 Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order prohibiting governmental entities in the state from requiring or mandating mask wearing.
Texas will opt out of further federal unemployment compensation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective June 26.
Like some Texas conservatives, Don Huffines has criticized Gov. Greg Abbott, so he's decided to run against him.
The Texas measure is likely to draw a swift legal challenge from abortion rights groups.
Under House Bill 3, Governor Greg Abbott and future Governors would need to work more closely with the state legislature.
The full Texas Senate could consider House Bill 1927 as early as Wednesday, May 5 after it was approved by a newly formed, special committee on Constitutional Issues.
They want action and are asking the U.S. Department of Education to step in.
In response to President Joe Biden's executive actions, Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted that the president is "threatening our 2nd Amendment rights" and that "we will not allow this in Texas."
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation recognizing April 2021 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Texas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says state agencies have reported allegations of sexual abuse and child neglect at the migrant facility in San Antonio.
Governor Greg Abbott declined to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the opening game of the Texas Rangers because of his displeasure with Major League Baseball's decision to move this summer's All-Star game after sweeping changes to voting laws in Georgia.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, speaking in Weslaco Thursday, said, "The Biden Administration's open border policies have created an open season for human traffickers, for drug smugglers, for cartels and gangs."
During his State of the State address in February, the Governor named broadband access as an emergency item for the 87th legislative session.
Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who sued the city over the mandate, did not immediately react to the ruling, although an appeal is likely.
Outside of George Floyd's public memorial last summer in Texas, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott floated the possibility of a law named in honor of the longtime Houston resident.
Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Tuesday, "demanding answers to the humanitarian crisis at the southern border."
The Texas Trial Lawyers Association opposes the legislation saying lawyers and juries should consider the lawsuits, not politicians.
Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable Monday to discuss small businesses in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Patrick said he's on the same page as Governor Abbott 95% of the time, but not in this specific case involving the power outages that have consumed the Texas Capitol for the past month.
