Abbott Lifts COVID Rules: Will a Surge Follow?

Governor's move seen as premature, reckless by local leaders, businesses

"...On Texas Independence Day (March 2), Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas' statewide mask mandate that he..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Abbott to Refugees: Drop Dead

Religious orgs condemn governor for refugee ban

"...On Jan. 10, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he had informed the U.S. State..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Law Professor Ron Beal Surrenders to Governor Abbott's "Code of Silence"

“I wanted to let you know that you have won”

"...was Prof. Ron Beal’s one-man campaign to persuade Gov. Greg Abbott to honor the Texas Constitution. The Baylor Law..."

June 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Lege Lines: The Voters Speak, the Governor Listens

Abbott leaves the red-state red-meat back at the mansion

"...combined House and Senate on Tuesday, Feb. 5, Gov. Greg Abbott named school finance, increasing teacher pay, property tax..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abbott Issues “Safety Action Report” on Gun Violence

Recommendations long on surveillance, short on gun restrictions

"...On Thursday, Sept. 12, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a “Safety Action Report” in response to..."

Sept. 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Bad Law, Bad Lawyer: Davis Wings Abbott

Dem sinks in barb over Republican's defense of slashing school finance

"...Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, and Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott. The AG thought they would be arguing about..."

Dec. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott and His Armed Militia

The governor needs his muscle

"...Did Gov. Greg Abbott hire an armed paramilitary group to run security..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Against the Environment

The governor vetoed $127 million out of the state's budget Monday, mostly for environmental initiatives

"...get clean air and clean water, came into Gov. Greg Abbott's cross-hairs Monday when he line-item vetoed $127 million..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pauken Quits GOP Governor's Race

Former Workforce Commission chair concedes early defeat

"...will not be running for the Republican nomination for governor...."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Governor Abbott, Do Not Tell Our Children the Same Story About AR-15s

A survivor of an AR-15 reflects on the governor’s position on gun violence and the mental health crisis

"...of 20 million in the hands of Americans. Gov. Abbott, if your beloved child had ever felt their chest..."

June 10, 2022 Column by Julia A. Olson

Faster Than Sound: Delta Variant Leaves Venues Between a Rock and the Governor's Orders

The latest on music hubs, festivals, and relief funding

"...proof of vaccination – a discussion complicated by Gov. Greg Abbott's executive orders...."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Abbott Cracks Down on Sanctuary Cities

Immigration rights advocates say Abbott is merely pandering to his political base

"...Local immigrants' rights advocates aren't overly alarmed about Gov. Greg Abbott's latest effort to crack down on undocumented residents..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Abbott Issues Proclamation Limiting Ballot Drop-Off Sites

Only one location per county allowed under the order

"...Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation requiring Texas counties..."

Oct. 1, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Abbott Doubles Down on Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Even After El Paso

Texas governor’s anti-immigrant streak continues

"...killed 22 people in an El Paso Walmart, Gov. Greg Abbott was busy stoking fear of immigrants. In a..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Gov. Abbott Takes the Stage

Abbott delivers the State of the State and lawmakers get a per diem boost

"...Abbott's Vision..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gov. Abbott Issues Executive Order Requiring Face Masks in Public

There are a few exceptions to the rule

"...Welp, it’s not every day the governor issues an executive order mandating the wearing of face..."

July 2, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Abbott Orders Bars Closed, Restaurant Capacity Dropped

Governor reverses reopening plan as COVID-19 cases surge in Texas

"...he was pausing his phased reopening of businesses, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order ceasing operation of bars..."

June 26, 2020 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Abbott Complains About Davis Book Tour

Dems slam complaint as "frivolous"

"...Team Greg Abbott had a tough challenge this week. After Sen...."

Sept. 11, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Says He’s About to Score on School Vouchers, but … Really?

Democrats suspect he’s bluffing

"...Gov. Greg Abbott is claiming the school voucher scheme he’s been..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

You're a Mean One, Mister Governor

Bah, humbug! Abbott kicks Founding Fathers out of Capitol.

"...history and the separation of church and state, Gov. Greg Abbott has had a picture of George Washington, Benjamin..."

Dec. 24, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Greg Casar Hopes to Chart New Path for Democrats as Chair of Progressive Caucus

The sophomore rep gets tapped for top position

"...Greg Casar continues to ascend the ladder of national prominence,..."

Dec. 5, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County Judge Blocks Abbott’s Order Limiting Ballot Delivery Sites

Texas AG Ken Paxton has appealed decision to Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals

"...A Travis County judge has blocked Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation limiting ballot delivery sites to one..."

Oct. 15, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Abbott Leads, but Davis Catching Up

New numbers enough to make Texas only "leans Republican"

"...to be bleeding out in her fight for the governor's mansion with Attorney General Greg Abbott. Now a new..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Orders Texas Prosecutors to Enforce Marijuana Laws

Travis County D.A. says dismissals will continue

"...UPDATED: Today the office of Gov. Greg Abbott sent out a missive to all of the..."

July 18, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Group Claims Abbott Works Less Than the Queen

Abbott's vacation time amounts to two years total, says PAC

"...out – don’t look to our possible next GOP governor of Texas for inspiration...."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abbott’s Executive Overreach

What all bills did the governor veto this time?

"...Gov. Greg Abbott took his big, red pen to the list..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Abbott Announces Special Session

Eye-popping 20 item sprint begins July 18

"...Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans for a special session this summer,..."

June 6, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Abbott to Trump: Pay Us Money We Lost for Excluding Planned Parenthood

Texas guv sends a "pretty please" to the president

"...Parenthood from a women’s health program last year, Gov. Greg Abbott is now appealing directly to our anti-choice president,..."

Jan. 25, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abbott Touts Less Spending and More Tax Cuts

The governor releases his draft budget

"...Time for Gov. Greg Abbott to put the state's money where his mouth..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Says Cinemas Can Reopen. Cinemas Say "No, Thanks."

AFS Cinema, Alamo, Violet Crown stress health over commerce

"...Gov. Greg Abbott's decision today to let Texas' statewide shelter-in-place mandate..."

April 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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