CAIR sues Gov. Abbott over Texas proclamation banning Muslim groups from owning land
The civil rights organization says Abbott's designation is unconstitutional and discriminatory, while the governor defends it as protecting state law.
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The civil rights organization says Abbott's designation is unconstitutional and discriminatory, while the governor defends it as protecting state law.
Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
CAIR, which was founded in 1994, is the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the country.
Gov. Greg Abbott formally launched his campaign last week to be elected to a record fourth term.
A crosswalk honoring Buddy Holly with a painted depiction of the rock and roll legend's iconic glasses will have to be removed from his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, city officials said.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Sunday evening that he is running for a fourth term as governor of the Lone Star State.
For the second day in a row, Jacksonville ISD canceled classes due to an abundance of caution.
Rep. Hinojosa told CBS News Texas about her plan to defeat Governor Greg Abbott.
Protests have also been planned in the DFW area this weekend.
Hinojosa has been an advocate for increased education funding and a critic of taxpayer-funded savings accounts for children attending private school.
Hinojosa announced her run early Wednesday morning. She joins Andrew White in the race against Gov. Greg Abbott.
Every year after this year, Free College Application Week will be during the second full week of October.
The contentious Republican primary received a political jolt after Congressman Wesley Hunt entered the race.
Two state lawmakers, both candidates running for Texas Attorney General next year, reacted to the news along party lines.
One week before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stepped in.
State and federal transportation officials are enforcing guidelines against art in crosswalks.
Members of the Texas National Guard will be assigned to the protection of federal facilities and federal law enforcement personnel in the Chicago area.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said on Sunday evening that President Trump has ordered National Guard members from Texas to be deployed to Illinois.
Gov. Greg Abbott launched a new office and online portal aimed at cutting red tape and gather public feedback on state regulations.
Plaintiffs hope to block the newly drawn Congressional maps approved during last month's special session.
"This is an assault on the federal government simply trying to enforce the law," Gov. Abbott told CBS News Texas in an interview.
"I'll say to the general public that we want to make sure we do everything we can to protect our kids," Gov. Abbott said
The Texas lieutenant governor has been one of the most vocal proponents of a ban on THC.
Texas leaders are reacting to the fatal shooting of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon.
