May 07 WATCH: Trump meets with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to discuss coronavirus efforts By Darlene Superville, Jill Colvin, Paul Weber, Associated Press Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has removed jail as a punishment for violating his coronavirus restrictions following outcry by conservatives over a Dallas salon owner who was jailed for refusing to keep her business closed. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Texas governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference to give an update on the state’s plans to ease stay-at-home restrictions and reopen some businesses. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Texas governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley, Laura Santhanam Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is holding a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Texas Gov. Greg Abbott holds a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gives coronavirus update By Harry Zahn Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave an update on the state's response to the novel coronavirus on Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 02 Texas governor says guns must be kept from criminals By Associated Press Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says the criminal history of a man who killed seven people in West Texas this weekend means "we must keep guns out of criminals' hands."… Continue reading
Aug 14 Texas governor forms new anti-terrorism unit after El Paso attack By Associated Press Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas is adding manpower to gang investigations surrounding white nationalist groups in the wake of the El Paso shooting that left 22 people dead. Continue reading
Jun 21 Texas sending another 1,000 National Guard troops to border By Clarice Silber, Associated Press Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Friday that he will send another 1,000 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border while accusing Congress of failing to take action on the growing humanitarian crisis. Continue reading
May 27 Texas lawmakers approve safe gun storage program opposed by NRA By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Lawmakers in gun-loving Texas have quietly gone around the National Rifle Association by slipping language into a massive spending bill that would fund a $1 million public safety campaign on gun storage. Continue reading
May 30 WATCH: Texas governor announces new school safety plan in wake of Santa Fe shooting By Joshua Barajas Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to speak at 11:30 a.m. ET. Watch the governor's remarks here. Continue reading