Texas Exits Refugee Resettlement Program Over Security Concerns
In a statement, Gov. Greg Abbott said, "As Governor, I will continue to prioritize the safety of all Texans and urge the federal government to overhaul this severely broken system."
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In a statement, Gov. Greg Abbott said, "As Governor, I will continue to prioritize the safety of all Texans and urge the federal government to overhaul this severely broken system."
The State of Texas has formally withdrawn from the federal government's refugee resettlement program.
Texas is warning the federal government it may withdraw from the Refugee Resettlement Program.
A Dallas attorney vying for the vacant district attorney seat has asked the governor for a waiver so she can apply.
Officials with the State of Texas sent a letter to the Office of Refugee Resettlement, saying that the Lone Star State intends to withdraw from the federal program if the state's proposed plan is not approved by the end of the month.
Gov. Greg Abbott is giving $6 million in taxpayer funds to the Charles Schwab Corp. for a new office near Fort Worth. The grant money will help create 1,200 jobs over the next decade in Westlake.
Governor Greg Abbott released a web video warning about the Zika virus by using an unlikely companion to get out his message.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is making his first public appearance since being hospitalized last month with severe burns.
Texas will allow concealed handgun license holders to carry their weapons into public university buildings, classrooms and dorms starting Monday, which is also the 50th anniversary of the mass shooting at the University of Texas' landmark clock tower.
Governor Greg Abbott announced an effort Monday to strengthen penalties for crimes committed against law enforcement officers. It's called the Police Protection Act.
Governor Abbott will return to Austin where he will continue to recover and carry on with a schedule.
Governor Abbott's office says he will extend his stay at Brooke Army Medical Center to allow for further healing and to ensure a prompt recovery.
Governor Greg Abbott visited Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio where he received additional treatment on the 2nd and 3rd degree burns that he sustained on both legs below the knees and both feet after coming into contact with scalding water.
According to his spokesman, Governor Greg Abbott suffered second- and third-degree burns on his legs and feet before he visited Dallas to show support after the officer ambush.
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered that Texas flags across the lone star will be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Dallas police shooting victims through sunset on Tuesday, July 12.
In Texas, where pre-K is scorned by some conservative activists as "godless," Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's major education initiative is giving classrooms far less money than many once thought.
Abbott announced Saturday the state will run digital ads on British websites over the July 4th weekend urging companies to "declare independence from high taxes" and relocate to Texas.
The top three Republicans in Texas are trying to impose some belt-tightening ahead of the next state budget.
The Department of Motor Vehicles has recently come up with a new fee structure for annual vehicle registrations.
President Barack Obama granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for assistance in 12 counties that were affected by recent flooding.
Gov. Greg Abbott has added 15 counties to his June 1 disaster declaration arising from a month of severe weather and flooding, bringing to 46 the number of Texas counties covered by the proclamation.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the state will become the first to sue the Obama administration over new federal guidance for transgender students in public schools.
The state of Texas is suing the Obama administration over its directive to U.S. public schools to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity, Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday.
Governor Greg Abbott was in town Sunday to sign copies of his new book, and weighed in on Fort Worth ISD's transgender guidelines.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is making a stop in North Texas as part of his 19 city book tour promoting, "Broken But Unbowed."
