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
Apr 24 Texas governor calls special election to replace Rep. Farenthold By Associated Press Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended state law and called a special election in June to fill the seat vacated by Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, who recently resigned following sexual harassment allegations. Continue reading
Nov 12 Texas governor wants to double state guard in wake of Harvey By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday called for doubling the state's unarmed guard forces, which were stretched thin by Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath. Continue reading
Oct 09 Texas Tech student accused in fatal shooting of campus police officer By Joshua Barajas A 19-year-old Texas Tech University student shot and killed a campus police officer after he was taken into custody following a "student welfare check" during which campus officials found evidence of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Continue reading
Aug 28 WATCH: FEMA administrator says Hurricane Harvey recovery in Texas could take several years By Erica R. Hendry “We are striving for a new normal here,” Brock Long said at a news conference with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Continue reading