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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Property Taxes, Teacher Pay, Power Grid and More
Gov. Abbott joins NBC 5 live to discuss property tax relief, school choice, teacher pay raises, exceptions to abortion law, rumors about a possible presidential run in 2024, TxDOT making improvements on military installations and the power grid’s stability.
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Texas Military Silent After Migrant Shot by Guard Member Along the Border: Report
A Texas National Guard member shot and wounded a migrant during a struggle this month on the U.S.-Mexico border as the soldier tried to detain the person, according to records from the state military, which has not publicly disclosed the incident.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbot Sworn in for Third Term
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) were both sworn in for their third terms Tuesday morning.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Delivers 2023 Inaugural Address
Read and watch the speech delivered by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on his third inauguration, Jan. 17, 2023.
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Gov. Abbott Delivers Inaugural Address
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivers his third inaugural address, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
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Gov. Greg Abbott Sworn in, Begins Third Term
Gov. Greg Abbott begins his third four-year term after beating Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke in November 2022.
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Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Sworn in, Begin Third Terms
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) were both sworn in for their third terms Tuesday morning.
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Biden Visits El Paso, Discusses Migrant Crisis With Abbott
The Texas governor greeted the president as he arrived and gave him a letter outlining five immediate issues Biden should address immediately.
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No ‘Dynamic Duo': Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Have Forged Separate Roles
In eight years as arguably the most conservative “Big Two” in Texas history, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have achieved an uneasy peace.
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President Biden to Visit Texas-Mexico Border Sunday, Announces Immigration Reform Plan
On Sunday President Joe Biden will make his first visit to the Texas-Mexico border since becoming president.
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State Leaders Assure Texans Grid Is Ready for Arctic Blast
Gov. Greg Abbott, PUC and ERCOT held a news conference Wednesday to assure Texans the power grid won’t fail. They detailed everything that’s being done before an arctic blast arrives in Texas.
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State Briefing on Power Grid Ahead of Approaching Arctic Blast
Gov. Greg Abbott and other officials update the status of the Texas power grid and state efforts to make sure Texans are ready for the dangerously cold weather moving in to the state this week.
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Gov. Abbott, PUC, ERCOT All Say Texas' Power Grid is Ready for the Approaching Arctic Storm
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and several state leaders all say the state’s power grid is ready for its next test and that it’ll have no issues delivering adequate power to customers when bitter, dangerous cold arrives across the state on Thursday.
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Texas National Guard Deploys Contingency Force to El Paso Ahead of Title 42 Expiration
Gov. Greg Abbott is sending 400 members of the Texas National Guard to El Paso to help with border security pending the expected expiration of Title 42 on Wednesday.
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Lone Star Politics: Dec. 18, 2022
Bob Ray Sanders discusses the impact of the shooting of Atatiana Jefferson and the trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean on the city, plus a look back at the biggest political headlines of 2022 and what’s ahead in 2023.
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Frisco State Rep. Files Bill to Ban Social Media for Minors, Requires Photo ID
Citing concerns over self-harm and mental health, a North Texas state representative wants to stop Texans under the age of 18 from using social media and has filed legislation that will require all users to provide proof of age to gain access.
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Gov. Abbott Bans TikTok on State-Issued Devices Over Cybersecurity Concerns
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) wants TikTok off all state-issued devices to “preserve the safety and cybersecurity of Texans.”
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Flower Mound State Senator Appointed New Secretary of State
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he’s appointing Flower Mound State Senator Jane Nelson to serve as secretary of state. If confirmed, she will replace outgoing Secretary Of State John Scott of Fort Worth, who announced he’s leaving the office at the end of the year.
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Gov. Abbott to Appoint Longtime North Texas State Senator to Secretary of State
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) says he’s appointing outgoing State Sen. Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound) to replace Texas Secretary of State John Scott.
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Texas Secretary of State Resigns, Stepping Down by Year's End
Texas Secretary of State John Scott is stepping down effective Dec. 31.