Texas, Abbott and the special session
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Critics say the governor is using relief dollars as leverage and political cover to push through President Trump's redistricting plan.
With Friday’s deadline approaching, Gov. Greg Abbott warns he’ll call lawmakers back immediately if Democrats don’t return.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned on Sunday that Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to break quorum during a special legislative session could be removed from office for abandoning their duties.
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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.
Trump’s push for states to redraw political maps and create more GOP-friendly House seats in time for the 2026 election has led to Democrats showing they’re willing to use whatever power they have to win.
Local school districts are trying to figure out how they'll get 10 Commandments posters for their classrooms up to comply with a new law that goes into effect September 1st. News 10's Olivea Herzberg stopped by Hettie Halstead Elementary School for a look at their first day of school.
A constitutional law expert says the governor and the attorney general are treading upon separation of powers doctrine .