Abbott's Refugee Policy Has Some Fearing Racial Profiling
In Abbott's recent letter to state agency heads he specifically advises DPS Director Steve McCraw to ensure any refugees already in this state do not pose a risk to public safety.
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In Abbott's recent letter to state agency heads he specifically advises DPS Director Steve McCraw to ensure any refugees already in this state do not pose a risk to public safety.
Federal officials say eight Syrians have turned themselves over to immigration authorities along the Texas-Mexico border.
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state law enforcement leaders to ensure that refugees in Texas don't "pose a risk to public safety."
A joyous occasion was marked with a somber tone in Fort Worth's Sundance Square as crews raising the iconic Christmas tree, paused in silence.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday informed President Barack Obama that, in the wake of the terror attacks in Paris, the State of Texas would not by accepting any refugees from Syria.
The 28 nations in the European Union will be observing a moment of silence on Monday, and Abbott is calling on Texans to join.
Gov. Greg Abbott's office said Wednesday that it is cutting nearly $6 million in funding for the U.S. Grand Prix, raising questions about the race's future just four years after F1 put a footprint on American soil.
Some Texas veterans dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are asking Governor Greg Abbott to support their effort to legalize medicinal marijuana.
Dozens of Texas cities are seeing their sex offender residency restrictions challenged. The advocacy group Texas Voices for Reason and Justice said that it sent letters to 46 cities. At least a quarter of them are in North Texas.
In a 2-1 decision, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans upheld a Texas-based judge's injunction blocking the Obama administration's immigration initiative.
Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to Texas sheriffs, warning them to comply with ICE detention requests.
"Voters sent a clear message tonight in their support for lowering taxes and building more roads..."
Republican Governor Greg Abbott is calling for a "sanctuary cities" law in Texas in his most public support of the divisive immigration issue since taking office.
The state's action is being celebrated by those in pro-life groups.
Governor Greg Abbott is voicing his support for a Texas police department displaying "In God We Trust" on its patrol vehicles.
"As the old saying goes, don't mess with Texas," said Governor Abbott.
'Texas has taken significant steps to eliminate prison rape;' these are the words Governor Abbott wrote in a compliance letter to U.S. Attorney General, Loretta Lynch.
There's good news for the families of special needs children who rely on State support for therapy.
Was it the hand of God that injured Romo in the game against the Eagles? Or was it simply done by an earth-bound blitzing Eagles linebacker named Jordan Hicks?
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says police may have erred in arresting a 14-year-old Muslim whose homemade electronic clock led to his detention and suspension from school.
Because of the high concentration of Veterans in the region, Abbott told South Texas Veterans that State and Federal parties need to work together to get a VA Hospital Built.
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered all flags in Texas to be flown at half-staff on Friday to remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and events are planned through the weekend.
Gov. Greg Abbott has received more than 3,300 letters concerning the death penalty in Texas, including some from people who offered suggestions about alternate ways of killing prisoners.
North Texas police will light up the Metroplex on Friday as they support Gov. Greg Abbott's statewide call to 'Stand with Law Enforcement.'
Gov. Greg Abbott is heading to Mexico for the first time since taking office and amid some tension between Texas and the state's largest trading partner
