Before he called lawmakers back to Austin to redraw Texas’ congressional maps, Gov. Greg Abbott was initially resistant to the plan pushed by President Donald Trump’s political team to pick up new GOP seats through a rare mid-decade redistricting,

The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs unanimously passed Senate Bill 5 Tuesday afternoon. The bill aims to ban the sale of consumable hemp products containing THC, the compound in marijuana causing a “high.

During a House Administration Committee hearing on Tuesday, Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX) spoke about voter integrity laws in Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX)

Texas Governor Greg Abbott extends the drought disaster proclamation due to persistent severe drought, including additional counties for state support.

"We must ensure better preparation in the future," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement posted on social media.

Gov. Greg Abbott topped all Texas politicians in political fundraising so far this year, raising more than $20 million for his campaign, a figure that dwarfs every other hopeful who has announced they are running for a statewide office in 2026.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott raised $20 million over eight days in June, with several $1 million checks from GOP megadonors.

Texas lawmakers will reconvene at the Capitol on Monday for a special legislative session to address 18 agenda items, including the implementation of flood warning systems after the deadly July flooding in the Hill Country.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visited San Angelo to praise Tom Green County’s flood response, meet with officials and families, and promise continued recovery support.