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Minnesota drops extradition lawsuit against Abbott after ICE officer’s arrest

Minnesota prosecutors accused Christian Castro of injuring a Venezuelan man and lying about what led to the shooting. He also faces federal charges.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 17

In a rare move, Gov. Greg Abbott defends Medicaid funding for Texas

Abbott’s spokesman reiterated that Texas is not doing anything wrong that would disqualify hospitals from receiving nearly $10 billion in Medicaid funding annually.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 2

Judge refuses to force Texas to extradite ICE officer accused in Minnesota shooting

The judge said that he could not stop the county sheriff from releasing Christian Castro or compel Texas Governor Greg Abbott to sign an extradition warrant

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Texas Won't Build Any More Border Wall After Erecting About a Tenth Of What It Originally Intended To

Texas officials said no more border wall will be built in the state after wrapping up the last existing project, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Mar 25

Corpus Christi Cuts Timeline to Disaster as Abbott Issues Emergency Orders

The governor’s office said the city’s two main reservoirs could dry up by May, much sooner than previous timelines. But authorities still offer no plan for curtailment of water use.

Texas Observer · Mar 18

Texas Republicans and Democrats, locked in redistricting battle, weaponize flood response

With Democrats’ walkout over redistricting bringing the House to a standstill, both parties are accusing each other of abandoning Central Texas flood victims.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 12, 2025

Lt. Gov. Patrick rips Gov. Abbott for vetoing THC ban, digs in against calls for regulation

The clash marks a rare break between two of the most powerful Republicans in Texas after a legislative session that ushered in a series of conservative victories.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 23, 2025

Amid Trump immigration crackdown, Texas reins in border spending and shifts focus to deportations

With border crossings at record lows, state authorities are being sent to arrest people accused of committing crimes in Texas after entering the country illegally.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 19, 2025

Texas Lawmakers Reportedly Defunding Border Wall Program With Less Than 10% Built

Texas is reportedly defunding its program to build its own border wall with less than 10% completed

Latin Times · Jun 18, 2025

With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program

Texas officials suggested the federal government could pick up construction. However, during President Trump’s first term, his administration built about one-third of what the state was able to put up in the same amount of time.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 17, 2025