Gov. Abbott

What Is Critical Race Theory? Explaining The Discipline That Texas' Governor Wants To "Abolish"

Marfa Public Radio

Those who study the discipline say attacks on it are targeting any teachings that challenge and complicate dominant narratives about the country’s history…

Gov. Greg Abbott Says Texas Will Build A Border Wall, But Doesn’t Yet Give Details On Cost Or Location

Marfa Public Radio

The governor suggested more details would be released next week. The announcement Thursday of several initiatives is the latest in an ongoing conflict…

Dozens Of Texas Migrant Shelters Told To ‘Wind Down’ Operations By End Of August After Abbott’s Disaster Declaration

Marfa Public Radio

Texas-licensed shelters for migrant kids have some of the best national standards for care. Now, Gov. Abbott is trying to close them, which would likely…

After El Paso massacre, Gov. Greg Abbott signaled openness to gun control. Now, some worry he's moved on.

Marfa Public Radio

The absence of any mention of the mass shootings rankled gun control advocates and state lawmakers from El Paso, who see this legislative session as their…

Gov. Greg Abbott Unveils Legislative Priorities, Including Police Funding, "Election Integrity," Expanding Broadband Access And More

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By Patrick Svitek, Texas TribuneGov. Greg Abbott on Monday unveiled a legislative agenda centered on the state’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic…

Texas Governor Sends Help to El Paso as Virus Spikes in Border City

Travis Bubenik

By Travis Bubenik, Courthouse NewsTexas Governor Greg Abbott is sending more than 70 health workers to the border city of El Paso as a resurgence of the…

Gov. Greg Abbott Says Bars Can Reopen Next Week At 50% Capacity If Counties Opt In

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By Alex Samuels and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Texas TribuneGov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday afternoon that county officials may begin working with the…

Gov. Greg Abbott Orders Counties To Reduce Ballot Drop-Off Locations, Bolstering GOP Efforts To Limit Absentee Voting Options

Gov. Greg Abbott threw the weight of his office Thursday behind Republican efforts to limit options for Texas voters who want to hand-deliver their…

Following Other Texas Cities And Counties, Marfa Mandates Businesses To Enforce Mask Rule

Carlos Morales

The order goes into effect Monday, June 22 and city officials will meet days later for a public hearing to consider feedback from locals and businesses.

Texas Students Will Return To School Campuses This Fall, Gov. Greg Abbott Tells Lawmakers

Abbott notified lawmakers of the plan during a conference call Thursday.