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The power of the pen: Gov. Greg Abbott signed more than 1,100 new laws. He killed 26
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed more than 1,100 bills that were passed in the 2025 legislative session. He vetoed just 26.
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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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 ...
Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton can withhold Uvalde, Jan. 6-related records, Texas Supreme Court rules
Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton cannot be compelled by a district court to turn over communications related ...
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes summer food program, drawing some criticism
The Sun Bucks program would have provided $120 per eligible child to help families buy groceries during the summer months.
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Gov. Greg Abbott sets Nov. 4 special election for open state Senate seat
The contest coincides with the state’s November uniform election, when voters across Texas will already be at the polls to ...
Can you still play the Texas lottery? Here's what the changes under the new law means
The new law transfers oversight of the Texas Lottery is being transferred from the now-defunct Texas Lottery Commission to ...
Texas parents sue state, school districts after Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
The Ten Commandments laws are among efforts, mainly in conservative-led states, to insert religion into public schools.