The Latest Breaking News from Greg Abbott

Judge Rules New York City Can't Prevent Texas From Sending It Buses Full Of Migrants

The Adams administration had sued Texas citing an 1817 state law that criminalized bringing an indigent person into the state

Latin Times · Nov 11, 2024

Judge says New York can’t use two-century-old law to block migrant buses from Texas

The court dismissed a lawsuit

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick names private school vouchers as his top legislative priority

School voucher supporters say they have the votes to get a bill across both the Texas Senate, led by Patrick, and the House, which has repeatedly blocked such proposals.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 8, 2024

“Uncharted territory”: Trump’s anti-immigration plans could take center stage in Texas

Texas is positioned better than any state to help Trump carry out his ambitious anti-immigration agenda. But it is also vulnerable to those policies’ impacts.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 7, 2024

Texas Democrats underperformed yet again. Now what?

Tuesday was another electoral blowout in which Democrats underperformed expectations, weakening their case that Texas is a battleground state worthy of investment and attention from the national party.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 7, 2024

Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott says

Last year, Abbott refused to give public schools a major raise without passing a voucher program. His tone was more conciliatory after Election Day.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 7, 2024

Texas House Dems Trip Over Their Own Low Bar

On Tuesday, the most modest of boasts became famous last words for the lower chamber’s dwindling Ds.

Texas Observer · Nov 6, 2024

Republicans reassert their dominance in Texas

Recent gains made by Democrats in past elections were wiped out, as Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and other Republicans won by wide margins.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024

Texas GOP poised to increase its majorities in the Legislature

Gov. Greg Abbott said the House would have enough Republicans to pass school vouchers next year.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024

Three Republicans keep their seats on Texas Supreme Court, despite efforts from pro-abortion groups

John Devine, Jane Bland and Jimmy Blacklock won their reelection bids over Democrat challengers backed by groups that support expanding abortion access.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024