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.

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.

Abbott said the new laws will help defend private property rights, which he calls a cornerstone of Texas values.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law bills to strengthen private property rights and strengthen homeowners’ ability to remove squatters. On Thursday, at a ceremonial bill signing at the Texas Capitol, Abbott signed SB 38 and SB 1333. He previously signed them into law in June. Both bills go into effect Sept. 1.

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."

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.