Governor Greg Abbott

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West Texas Officials Join Gov. Abbott's Border Disaster Declaration, Some With Lingering Questions

Annie Rosenthal

Several Big Bend counties have agreed to be included in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border disaster declaration. The governor’s border plans have sparked a…

Former Legislative Leaders From Both Parties Oppose Abbott Veto Of Legislative Funding As State Defends Him

Mitch Borden

In a new court filing, the attorney general's office said the governor properly used his veto power when he nixed funding for the Legislature in response…

Gov. Greg Abbott Blocks Texas From Resettling Refugees In 2020

Marfa Public Radio

By Ashley Lopez, KUTTexas will not be resettling refugees in the new fiscal year, Gov. Greg Abbott told federal officials Friday.State officials had until…

Gov. Greg Abbott Issues 8 Executive Orders Aimed At Stopping Potential Mass Shooters

Marfa Public Radio

By Cassandra Pollock, Texas TribuneGov. Greg Abbott has issued eight executive orders in response to the El Paso and Odessa-Midland mass shootings that…

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Abbott Calls For Special Legislative Session

Carlos Morales

Gov. Greg Abbott has called for a special session of the Texas Legislature to begin July 18. CREDIT BOB DAEMMRICH FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE "Considering all…

Brewster County Sheriff's Office Will Remove Cross Decals with Lawsuit Settled

Travis Bubenik

Brewster County has agreed to a settlement in the lawsuit filed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) against the county sheriff’s office over…

Texas Sues To Prevent Syrian Refugee Resettlement

Marfa Public Radio

Texas has filed a lawsuit against the federal government and a nonprofit refugee resettlement group. It’s an effort to stave off resettling more Syrian…

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After Paris, Governors Say They Will Oppose Efforts To Resettle Refugees

Marfa Public Radio

Despite the growing list of U.S. governors stating they will no longer resettle people from Syria, it's not clear whether states have the legal authority to keep the refugees out.