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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to amp up the pressure on Democrats who fled in redistricting standoff

More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators left the state to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks for new penalties for lawmakers who flee to halt legislative session

AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday added three new items to his agenda for the ongoing special session, including ...
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Set to Sign Controversial 'One Big Beautiful Map' Legislation Amid Anticipated Legal Challenges

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is set to sign the "One Big Beautiful Map" bill, which faces potential legal challenges.
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Riding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foes

The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to ...

Abbott calls for legislators to consider greater access to ivermectin

The governor has called for Texas lawmakers to consider allowing a person to purchase ivermectin at a pharmacy.
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Governor Greg Abbott Bolsters Fight Against Human Trafficking with New Texas Legislation

Governor Abbott signs bills to strengthen Texas' stance on human trafficking, eliminating parole for traffickers of children ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks for new penalties for lawmakers who flee to halt legislative sessions

The governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map ...

GOP redistricting plan heads to Greg Abbott after Texas Senate thwarts filibuster

Texas Senate Democrats plan to filibuster the House-passed redistricting map during floor debate on Friday in a last-ditch ...

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to redistrict 8 seats for GOP if Dem lawmakers don't return to Texas

In a preview clip of Friday's "Ruthless" podcast," Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to create up to eight new ...

Gov. Greg Abbott targets lawmakers who flee state to block votes in expanded special session agenda

New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study ...

Greg Abbott's polls went up after killing the THC ban—so why is he wading back in?

Polling conducted by McLaughlin and Associates, which has worked for President Donald Trump, showed that Abbott saw a 5-point ...

Governor Abbott revisits Hill Country flood victims to deliver funding aid

Governor Greg Abbott and the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund presented financial assistance to additional families ...