The Latest Breaking News from Greg Abbott

Bill that would have banned Texas minors from social media misses key deadline

House Bill 186, approved by the lower chamber in May, never received a vote in the Senate.

The Texas Tribune · May 29, 2025

Automatic denial of bail for some migrants fails to pass Texas House

Supporters said the proposal, which sought to amend the state constitution, would improve safety. Critics said it would violate due process and unfairly target minority groups.

The Texas Tribune · May 29, 2025

Once again, Texas Legislature unlikely to pass ethics legislation this year

Lawmakers filed dozens of bills that would increase transparency around spending in elections and strengthen penalties for campaign and lobbying violations. None are poised to pass.

The Texas Tribune · May 28, 2025

Amid measles outbreak, Texas is poised to make vaccine exemptions for kids easier

Texas has been the center of the nation's largest measles outbreak in decades

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Proposal to automatically deny bail to some previously accused of felonies falls in Texas House

Democrats declined to support Senate Joint Resolution 87, which sprinted through the Senate and needed 100 votes to clear the lower chamber.

The Texas Tribune · May 26, 2025

Texas hemp industry faces ‘oblivion’ as THC ban lands on Gov Abbott’s desk

The hemp industry may die.

We Got This Covered · May 26, 2025

Ban on THC products in Texas heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk after Senate agrees to House changes

The governor has not addressed whether he supports the ban, as hemp industry leaders have urged him to veto Senate Bill 3.

The Texas Tribune · May 26, 2025

Texas Legislature approves making vaccine exemption process easier

Instead of waiting for the state to send them one, parents would be able to print out vaccine exemption forms at home if they want to skip school-required shots. Critics believe the bill would increase infections.

The Texas Tribune · May 26, 2025

Texas lawmakers approve bill requiring Ten Commandments in every classroom

Republican officials across the country are pushing legislation to integrate religion in public education

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

After years of tension, Texas House emerges as cooperative partner for Dan Patrick and his conservative agenda

A 2024 war among Republicans tilted the House to the right. Now more closely aligned with the Senate, Speaker Dustin Burrows has accelerated action on bail, school vouchers and social issues.

The Texas Tribune · May 25, 2025