Abbott sets May 1 special ballot to replace late congressman
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A May 1 special election has been set to choose a successor to the late Republican Rep. Ron Wright. Gov. Greg […]
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Governor Abbott, TDEM Urge Texans To Submit Self Reporting Damage Survey
AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are encouraging Texans to complete the Self Reporting Damage Survey to help the […]
Texas crisis has governor facing big backer: energy industry
By PAUL J. WEBER and NOMAAN MERCHANT AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants mandates that would require power plants to withstand extreme […]
Texas Governor warns motorists of dangerous road conditions and possible closures
Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned Texans of dangerous road conditions and closures forthcoming due to the upcoming winter storm.
Texas governor appoints new state Supreme Court justice
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ governor appointed a new justice to the state Supreme Court Thursday, filling the vacant seat of a recently retired judge. […]
Texas governor restricts mail-in ballot drop-off locations
By ACACIA CORONADO AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott has dramatically reduced the number of places Texas voters can drop off their mail-in ballots […]
Republicans sue Texas governor over expanded early voting
By PAUL J. WEBER AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republicans in Texas are suing Gov. Greg Abbott over extending early voting by a week for November’s […]
Texas governor extends disaster declaration for coronavirus
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has extended a statewide disaster declaration he first issued in March to allow the state to better […]
Governor urges flu shots as Texas reports 300 new deaths
By PAUL J. WEBER AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas health officials say the approaching flu season threatens to further strain hospitals still dealing with thousands […]
Texas GOP lawmakers sue governor over virus tracing contract
By PAUL J. WEBER AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Five Texas GOP lawmakers are suing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over a $295 million contact tracing deal […]