The Latest Breaking News from Greg Abbott

Gov. Greg Abbott announces more than $500 million in public safety grants

The grants will go to private and public sector recipients in Texas for a variety of public safety priorities, including securing the southern border.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 19, 2024

A school voucher program in Texas is more likely than ever. Can lawmakers craft a bill they agree on?

Some voucher opponents are ready to compromise; others are hoping supporters will fumble over the program's size, eligibility and accountability.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 17, 2024

After learning hard lessons in Austin, Greg Casar to take Congressional Progressive Caucus in new direction

The freshman congressman will lead the influential progressive caucus next year with plans to focus on working class and economic issues instead of culture wars.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 17, 2024

Texas Doctor Forced to Delete TikTok Helping Undocumented Immigrants Get Healthcare After Governor Threatens to Defund Children's Hospital

A Texas doctor was forced to delete their TikTok about getting undocumented immigrants healthcare after the governor threatened to defund a children's hospital.

Latin Times · Dec 11, 2024

A Look at How Texas is Becoming a Model for Border Czar Tom Homan's Plans for Border Enforcement

"Look, me and Governor Abbott, we're already working together," Mr. Homan said in a recent joint interview with the governor on Fox News

Latin Times · Dec 9, 2024

Speaker Dade Phelan abandons bid for third term amid bruising leadership battle

Phelan, a Beaumont Republican, had previously insisted he had enough votes to thwart a challenge from the right led by state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 6, 2024

Texas Uranium Mining Portends Nuclear Revival

State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide power to large industrial facilities. But South Texas locals worry that a uranium boom could affect their groundwater.

Texas Observer · Dec 5, 2024

Houston Rep. Gene Wu to lead Texas House Democrats through GOP-dominated legislative session

Wu defeated incumbent Trey Martinez Fischer on Thursday to become the next chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 5, 2024

Texas Cozies Up With Incoming Trump Administration as Mass Deportation Plans Remain a Priority

Texas has become a staple for extreme immigration crackdown during the Biden administration. Now, it is likely to serve as a blueprint for Trump.

Latin Times · Dec 5, 2024

Texas’ push to meet soaring power demand with nuclear energy could spark uranium mining revival

State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power to large industrial facilities. But in South Texas, locals worry what a uranium mining boom could mean for their groundwater.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 4, 2024