Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls 2nd special session
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The Texas Tribune on MSNRiding 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 boot duly elected legislators from office.
On Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins publicly addressed "plans to fight back against threats posed by the New World screwworm."
SB 38 streamlines the eviction process, requiring trials within 21 days of filing. SB 1333 allows sheriffs and constables to act quickly once a complaint is filed.
Fresh off the political and policy victory of private school vouchers, it appears the once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is now bolder than ever.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tells CBS News Texas there have been discussions about trying to add as many as three GOP congressional seats in addition to the five already being sought.
Polling conducted by McLaughlin and Associates, which has worked for President Donald Trump, showed that Abbott saw a 5-point bump in approval after he opted to veto Senate Bill 3-the original legislation to prohibit THC in Texas-while Patrick's ratings dropped among voters who lean heavily Republican.
Governor Abbott requests federal aid for Uvalde County, Texas, following severe flooding to support recovery efforts.
Texas Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and disrupt redistricting efforts could face felony bribery charges, Republican Governor Greg Abbott suggested in an interview with Fox News Digital.