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The power of the pen: Gov. Greg Abbott signed more than 1,100 new laws. He killed 26
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed more than 1,100 bills that were passed in the 2025 legislative session. He vetoed just 26.
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas
Abbott ordered two Texas agencies to begin working together and with residents and business leaders to stop the spread of the ...
Texas parents sue state, school districts after Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
A group of North Texas parents is suing the state and their students' school districts after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill ...
Gov. Abbott activates emergency response resources in case of floods in Southeast Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is activating state emergency response resources in case of potential flooding in ...
East Texas farmer launches 2026 bid to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott
Political newcomer Bobby Cole, an East Texas farmer and retired fireman, has become the first Democrat to launch a challenge ...
Texas creates task force to take on screwworms
Screwworms aren’t a problem in Texas yet, and Gov. Greg Abbott is taking steps to make sure it stays that way. Gov. Abbott ...
Governor Abbott mobilizes Texas agencies to combat New World screwworm invasion threat
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Animal Health Commission to ...
North Texas faith leaders, families sue to block newly-signed Ten Commandments law for public schools
North Texas faith leaders and families are seeking to block a newly signed Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms.