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Greg Abbott 1 day ago

Republican gov slams city for considering 'antisemitic' resolution, threatens to pull funding

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wrote a letter to the mayor of San Marcos as its council prepares to vote on a Gaza ceasefire resolution. Abbott said the measure was "antisemitic" and "anti-Texas."

Illegal Immigrants 2 days ago

Texas hospitals hit with $122 million bill for illegal immigrants' care in single month

Texas hospitals were billed nearly $122 million in health care costs racked up by illegal immigrants for one month last year, according to a new report.

DOGE April 23

Texas creates its own version of DOGE as Gov. Greg Abbott says regulatory environment is 'too burdensome'

Texas has created its own version of DOGE that is intended to slash regulations and get rid of some rules that are too burdensome, officials said Wednesday.

DOGE April 16

Texas poised to create its own version of DOGE as bill passes both chambers

Texas lawmakers passed a bill that would establish a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) following Elon Musk's federal model. The state agency will focus on cutting bureaucracy and improving government services.

Media March 26

'The View' hosts call out Jasmine Crockett for mocking Greg Abbott's disability, say it was 'beneath her'

"The View" co-hosts denounced comments from Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, aimed at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and urged her to publicly apologize.

Texas March 26

Rep Jasmine Crockett refuses to apologize for 'Gov Hot Wheels' comment

Rep. Jasmine Crockett stormed away from an interview with ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Business after being asked about calling Gov. Greg Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels."

Media March 26

Trump shreds 'lowlife' Jasmine Crockett after congresswoman mocked Greg Abbott as ‘Governor Hot Wheels’

President Donald Trump called Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, a "lowlife" and "a low-IQ person" after she mocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels."

Democratic Party March 26

Rep Jasmine Crockett claims ‘hot wheels’ comment was misinterpreted, her past comments say otherwise

Rep. Jasmine Crockett is claiming her recent comment seeming to mock a disabled Republican as 'Governor Hot Wheels' was misinterpreted. Her previous comments indicate otherwise.

Media March 26

Social media erupts over Jasmine Crockett 'gaslighting' about calling Abbott 'Governor Hot Wheels'

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett's response to backlash over calling Texas Gov. Greg Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels" was blasted by appalled conservative social media users.

Fox News Flash March 25

Abbott says Dems have 'nothing to sell but hate' after party member appeared to mock him being in a wheelchair

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Democrats don't have a vision or policy after he was apparently mocked for being in a wheelchair by Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Media March 19

Greg Abbott says daily border crossings in El Paso have plummeted under Trump administration

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says border crossings have dropped from several thousands a day to 9 in El Paso, crediting President Donald Trump.

Texas March 19

Texas lawmaker proposes bill targeting furries; measure seeks to ban 'non-human behavior' in schools

A Texas lawmaker introduced a bill to ban "non-human behavior" in public schools, such as barking, meowing and other practices commonly used by furies.

Politics March 7

Texas governor requiring state employees return to office full-time: 'Present and engaged'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will require state employees to return to the office full-time and in person, five days a week. The move comes after President Donald Trump issued a similar mandate at the federal level.

Illegal Immigrants February 25

Texas governor announces crackdown on massive illegal immigrant community near major city

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces that state authorities, working with the Department of Homeland Security, are conducting an immigration and law enforcement operation in Colony Ridge.

Politics February 5

Trump holding Oval Office meeting with Texas Gov. Abbott over 'securing the southern border'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott meets at the White House on Wednesday with President Donald Trump to discuss their efforts to beef up security along America's southern border with Mexico.

US January 24

Texas Gov. Abbott asks government to reimburse state for $11B spent to secure southern border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the federal government to reimburse his state for the more than $11 billion of taxpayer money it has spent on border security over the past four years.

Border security January 16

Red state illegal immigration crackdown produces nearly 50K criminal arrests

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave an update on the state’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, reporting a decline in illegal crossings by nearly 90%.

Politics January 13

Abbott orders flags at full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite one month order to honor Carter

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that flags at the state Capitol in Austin and all state office buildings will be raised to full-staff on Jan. 20, to mark President-elect Trump's inauguration.

Greg Abbott January 7

4 Tren de Aragua members arrested trying to sneak across Texas border: Abbott

Four suspects linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were caught trying to sneak across the southern U.S. border, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced.

US December 16

Greg Abbott blasts migrant accused of setting Texas home on fire with children inside: 'Locate & deport'

Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar, the migrant accused of setting his house on fire with his three children inside, was criticized in an X post by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday.

Opinion December 4

The simple solution to the ‘Californication’ of American energy policy

President-elect Trump and California Gov. Newsom are polar opposites on power production: Trump represents a mindset of energy abundance while Newsom represents one of energy scarcity.

Texas November 27

Appeals court rules Texas has right to build razor wire border wall to deter illegal immigration: 'Huge win'

A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Texas may build a razor wire border wall to deter illegal immigration into the Lone Star State.

Texas October 25

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott challenges Kamala Harris to declare Tren de Aragua a terrorist organization

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to declare Tren de Aragua a foreign terrorist organization as the Democratic candidate holds a rally in Houston.

Texas October 24

Texas politicos launch full-court press against Harris ahead of her border state campaign rally: 'Apologize'

ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ than a dozen Texas Republican lawmakers and state leaders slammed Vice President Kamala Harris' planned rally in Houston on Friday, blasting her for her border policies as VP.

US October 23

Texas to begin gathering noncitizen treatment data from hospitals statewide

Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order 46 goes into effect on November 1 and requires all public hospitals in Texas to ask their patients if they are U.S. citizens.

TERRORISM September 16

Texas Gov. Abbott designates Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, as a foreign terrorist organization

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is going to target a Venezuelan gang that he said was notorious for brutal violence and murder and posed a threat to Texans’ safety.

Greg Abbott September 10

Texas Gov Abbott defies Biden administration amid border battle over island used by cartels

The Biden administration wants Texas to remove what was built on an island known for drug cartels in the Rio Grande that Texas has taken over.

POLITICS September 7

Texas Gov. Abbott reveals which 3 issues Trump should focus on during debate: 'Let Harris talk'

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gives former President Trump some advice ahead of next week's 2024 presidential election debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Texas August 27

Texas announces over 1M ineligible voters removed from voting rolls since last presidential election

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced this week that over 1 million individuals have been removed from state voting rolls since 2021.

Illegal Immigrants August 11

Gov. Abbott issues executive order requiring Texas hospitals to gather data on immigration statuses

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order requiring public hospitals in the Lone Star State to collect information on patients' immigration statuses.