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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 28 bills after the 2025 Texas legislative session. Here's why
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 28 of the nearly 1,200 bills passed by the Texas Legislature. A special session starting July 21 will address six vetoed bills, including one concerning ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rules
The decision, stemming from a 2022 lawsuit, narrows the public’s legal options to challenge Texas officials under the state’s ...
Abbott, Paxton can withhold Uvalde, Jan. 6-related records, Texas Supreme Court rules
A government watchdog group sued for access to records related to Gov. Greg Abbott’s communication with gun groups after the ...
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While Texas bets on a ‘nuclear renaissance,’ some doubt the payout will come
As nuclear manufacturers and researchers descend on Texas, responding to the governor's legislative call, environmentalists ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN5d
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 ...
Gov. Greg Abbott sets date for special election in North Texas Senate seat
The election for the North Texas seat held by former state Sen. Kelly Hancock will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, Gov. Greg Abbott ...
Gov. Greg Abbott ignored dysfunction at the Texas Funeral Service Commission, lawyer says
Counsel agrees with concerns raised by former executive director, who allegedly a "rot" permeated reform efforts ...
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Texas trafficking victims face prosecution for committing crimes under duress. Lawmakers could change that.
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have addressed the issue following the regular session of the Legislature, saying ...