Abbott called a second special session after the House again failed to reach a quorum amid a Democratic walkout over a GOP-favored redistricting plan.

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 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.

Governor Abbott has appointed Amy Wren as the District Attorney for the 159th Judicial District in Angelina County, Texas, with a term extending until December 31, 2026.

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.

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."

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.