State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
Recent News About State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Garrett: Abbott supports taking 'a large chunk of the surplus money we have' for tax cuts
Gov. Greg Abbott shared that he is considering using a large amount of the state budget surplus toward tax cuts as property tax rates continue to rise across the state.
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Candidate O'Rourke: Abbott could not 'keep the lights on in the energy capital of the planet'
Over a year after the fatal winter storm that hit Texas last February, leaving hundreds of people dead, the question of accountability over the circumstances surrounding the failure of the state's power grid remains open. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke recently commented on the issue, alleging the blame lies with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
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'Texas stands with Ukraine': Abbott requests businesses remove Russian products from shelves
Gov. Greg Abbott has requested Texas businesses to remove Russian products in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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'Both party platforms call for eliminating corporate welfare': Expiring Chapter 313 provisions have reduced tax revenue by $10.8 billion
Texas Chapter 313 provisions are currently scheduled to terminate by the end of 2022 after legislation to extend them failed to clear the Senate's last session, according to a report by the Lone Star Standard.
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'Abbott did not have the opportunity to consider it': Abbott silent on whether he will pardon George Floyd
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released eight pardons for Texans on Dec. 23, and George Floyd once again generated controversy by not being on the list even though the officer in his case later had many convictions overturned.
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$38.4 million award from Abbott's Public Safety Office to help fund 'Operation Lone Star'
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that $38.4 million from his Public Safety Office will be awarded to Operation Lone Star, which will go to law enforcement, jail operations and court activity in Texas.
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O’Rourke announces bid for Texas governor: 'Together we can push past the small, divisive politics'
Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke announced his candidacy for Texas governor in the 2022 election after months of public speculation.
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Abbott defends abortion law by saying Texas will 'eliminate all rapists'
Gov. Greg Abbott has been criticized for defending his state’s restrictive new abortion law against pregnancies caused by rape and incest stating that the state would eliminate rape itself.
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Abbott on law banning abortion after six weeks: 'No freedom is more precious than life itself'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is facing heavy criticism for the new abortion law where he falsely asserted that the law is in no way going to affect victims of incest or rape. However, most of these victims aren't aware that they are with a child until six weeks. Thus, this law will be forcing them to give birth.
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'Texas safeguards the Second Amendment': Texans can now carry a firearm without documentation
Gov. Greg Abbott highly praised the constitutional carry law that allows citizens aged 21 and above to carry a firearm without any barriers whatsoever. However, law enforcement officers are quite worried that this will make their job even more difficult and dangerous.
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Abbott sends 'additional resources' to Louisiana to help with Ida recovery efforts
Texas has deployed additional support to Louisiana as the state continues recovery efforts from the massive Hurricane Ida that hit the area.
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Abbott plans to 'keep calling special sessions' until every emergency item is addressed
Gov. Greg Abbott said he vows to call special sessions after Texas Democratic lawmakers fled to Washington, D.C. to stop a vote on an election security bill.
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'A remarkable Texan': Abbott mourns loss of ZZ Top rocker Dusty Hill
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said the passing of ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, a Texas resident, was a great loss to the state and the music world, while bandmates and fans eulogized him as a unique artist.
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Abbott: Texas economy 'booming' as employment figures increase
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said the state’s employment picture is looking better after the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) released figures showing the addition of 55,800 jobs over the month of June.
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'HOAs don't own your yard': Abbott signs Homeowners Religious Freedom Act into law
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) is celebrating a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott relating to religious displays on homeowner properties.