Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson stepping down
Nelson’s office oversees elections. Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa launches first ad of Texas governor’s race, to be streamed during NBA Finals
The spot will stream throughout the Spurs-Knicks series on ESPN+, depicting Gov. Greg Abbott as a basketball-playing string puppet committing “turnover after turnover of our money to his donors.”
Gov. Greg Abbott to Texas colleges: Don’t increase tuition, fees
The governor said undergraduate tuition and fees should stay frozen after some public university systems weighed increases.
Gov. Greg Abbott freezes tuition hikes at public colleges and universities through 2027
Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that undergraduate tuition and fees will remain frozen from increases at all Texas public colleges and universities through the 2026-27 academic year.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issues directive keeping college tuition frozen for upcoming school year
Governor Greg Abbott extends the freeze on undergraduate tuition and fees at all Texas public colleges and universities for the upcoming school year.
Abbott orders DPS to expand Texas Repeat Offender Task Force to DFW
The Texas Department of Public Safety and Dallas Police will work together to target high-threat offenders from returning to Texas streets.
Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa favors returning billions in state 'Rainy Day Fund' to Texans
Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa believes the path to defeating incumbent Governor Greg Abbott runs right through millions of Texas households struggling mightily to make ends meet on a monthly and...
Abbott wants district attorneys eligible for impeachment, floats statewide prosecutor role
Abbott wants district attorneys eligible for impeachment, floats statewide prosecutor role
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state emergency response activation ahead of Mother's Day and overnight storms
Ahead of storms around the state, Gov. Abbott has ordered the activation of state emergency response resources.
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe storm threat
Governor Abbott deploys rescue teams and state resources as Texas faces hurricane-force winds, giant hail, and tornado risks through Monday morning.
Greg Abbott Intensifies Fight Against Muslim Groups in Texas
Abbott has moved against a number of Muslim projects in the state in recent days.
State Rep. accuses Gov. Abbott of coercion, demands he withdraw threat over Muslim family event
Texas Rep. Salman Bhojani says Abbott used state grants to pressure a city to cancel a private Eid celebration at Epic Waters after a flyer drew backlash.
Big Win: Muslims-Only Eid Waterpark Takeover Crushed in Texas
Texas cancels Muslims-only Eid waterpark event after Gov. Abbott threatens to withhold state grants.
Texas water park changes 'Muslim only event' after Gov Abbott threatens to pull $530K in state grants
A "Muslim only event" at a taxpayer-funded Texas water park has been changed to a "modest dress only" gathering for all after Gov. Abbott threatened to pull $530K in safety grants.
Tony Abbott in frame for top Liberal Party job
Abbott’s ascension to a top role in the Liberal Party would be his most high-profile political role since leading the nation.
Abbott adds another North Texas county to disaster declaration
Abbott adds another North Texas county to disaster declaration
Camp Mystic 2026 closure draws response from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott responds as Camp Mystic, the site of deadly 2025 Texas floods, will not reopen this summer after owners withdrew their application.