Apr 15 Texas repeals immigration inspection order that caused border gridlock By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press The inspections led to delays, prompting wide backlash and fears of deep economic losses. Some truckers reported having to wait more than 30 hours to cross, and others blocked one of the world's busiest trade bridges in protest. Continue reading
Apr 13 Protest over Texas truck order snarls traffic, hampers U.S.-Mexico trade By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Protests over Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's latest border security measure are slowing down the flow of trade on the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Apr 06 Texas governor orders increased patrolling at border, taunts Biden administration's lack of action By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press/Report for America, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press The move announced Wednesday amounts to a taunt at President Joe Biden and Congress over what the Republican governor calls a failure by the federal government to stop the flow of migrants coming to the southern border. Continue reading
Mar 02 Judge temporarily blocks Texas investigation of transgender teen's parents By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press A Texas judge has blocked the state from investigating the parents of a transgender teenager over gender confirming treatments she's received. Continue reading
Mar 01 Texas primary sets up Greg Abbott-Beto O'Rourke showdown as midterms begin By Will Weissert, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Republican Gov. Greg Abbott will face Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke after voters in Texas on Tuesday opened what could be a lengthy, bruising primary season. Continue reading
Mar 01 GOP elects Texas Gov. Abbott to run for 3rd term By Associated Press Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is again his party’s nominee after a commanding win over a band of challengers from the far right, including Allen West — a former Florida congressman. Continue reading
Mar 01 Texas primary offers first midterm measure of U.S. political mood By Will Weissert, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Republicans are betting that Tuesday will be the first step toward them easily retaking Congress in November. But the fight over the party's future is much fiercer than it was 20 years ago. Continue reading
Feb 25 Texas AG Ken Paxton once joined this family of a trans kid for dinner. They now feel under attack By Kate Sosin, The 19th On Feb. 18, Paxton, who this year faces a tough reelection, issued a legal interpretation that labels certain types of gender-affirming care for trans kids child abuse. Continue reading
Dec 21 Texas governor weighs George Floyd pardon By Paul Weber, Associated Press Texas Gov. Greg Abbott isn't saying whether he will posthumously pardon George Floyd for a 2004 drug arrest. Continue reading
Nov 15 Democrat Beto O'Rourke running for Texas governor in 2022 By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press It's O'Rourke's third run for office in as many election cycles after a narrow loss for U.S. Senate in 2018 and a short-lived presidential run in 2020. Continue reading