Gov. Greg Abbott steps up online attacks

Will the Texas House pass a school voucher bill? Here's why Gov. Greg Abbott is celebrating
If the author and all co-authors vote for House Bill 3, it would pass the lower chamber. The controversial program, also called school choice, would use public money to pay for children’s private school tuition.
Gov. Greg Abbott steps up online attacks as support builds for school vouchers
The approach echoes President Donald Trump's rhetoric and underscores the stakes for Abbott after months of pressuring lawmakers to pass the priority measure.
Gov. Greg Abbott Champions Universal School Choice Bill Amidst Division in Texas
Texas Governor Abbott backs a bill for universal school choice, creating a divide over its impact on education.
Texas Supreme Court Could Make Greg Abbott's Text Messages Public
The Texas Supreme Court is weighing whether to compel the governor and attorney general to release emails and texts.
Texas governor says he has votes to pass school voucher bill
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has the votes in the state Legislature to pass a school voucher bill. The Senate passed its version of the bill earlier this month.
Gov. Greg Abbott celebrates as Texas House majority endorses ‘school choice’ bill
Texas Republicans’ demand for a school voucher-style program appears poised to clear a major hurdle as a slim majority of House members have signaled their support. Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Wednesday that 75 Republican representatives signed on as co-authors to House Bill 3,
Greg Abbott Wants KFC To Become 'Texas Fried Chicken'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has suggested Kentucky Fried Chicken should change its name to Texas Fried Chicken, after KFC announced it is moving its U.S. headquarters to the Lone Star State. Newsweek contacted Yum! Brands, KFC's parent company, for comment on Thursday outside of regular office hours.
With Trump in office, Gov. Greg Abbott has no plan to ramp down Texas border operation
With border crossings dwindling and President Donald Trump dispatching federal troops to Texas, some lawmakers overseeing ...
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Governor Abbott calls in Texas Rangers to investigate Texas Lottery after suspicious wins
One involved an anonymous player who won a $95 million Lotto Texas jackpot after purchasing nearly all 25.8 million number combinations.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Heisha Freeman to Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pending Senate Confirmation
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Heisha Freeman to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, pending Senate confirmation.
'Nearly every possible number' combo purchased in $95M Texas Lottery won in North Texas, Abbott says
Abbott's office announced the investigation in a news release Monday, just hours after the Texas Lottery Commission declared ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott warns Texans to winterize homes, prepare for incoming arctic front
Texas Department of Public Safety crews also hit the roads Sunday to treat major roads and highways across Tarrant and Dallas counties with a brine solution. Abbott said that over the weekend ...
Feds to target 'criminals and illegal immigrants' in Texas development, Abbott says
Abbott said in a social media post that he had worked with President Donald Trump's immigration adviser, Tom Homan, “for ...
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Texas Lottery Commission bans courier services, Gov. Abbott orders investigation into lottery incidents
Texas officials, including Gov. Greg Abbott, are reacting to recent incidents involving the Texas Lottery Commission.
Texas chief justice seeks action on family separations, bail reform, raises for judges
Jimmy Blacklock, chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, provided lawmakers with a wish list for action in his first State ...