Greg Abbott
The latest on Greg Abbott. A Republican, Abbott is the current governor of Texas. He was first elected governor in 2014 and reelected in 2018. Before that he served as the state's attorney general from 2002 to 2015. In 1995 then Governor George W. Bush appointed him as a justice to the Texas Supreme Court.
Winter storm watch: Map shows where Texans advised to delay "all travel"
Portions of north central and northeast Texas are under a winter storm watch on Wednesday until Friday.
How Texas' population is set to change by 2030
An American politics expert told Newsweek that it's "likely that the vast majority of internal migrants to Texas are Republicans."
Texas introduces five new laws for 2025
Several new pieces of legislation will take effect across Texas on January 1 bringing in a raft of new laws across the state.
Greg Abbott mistakenly sends condolences to Jimmy Carter's dead wife
The former U.S. president passed away on Sunday at the age of 100, while Rosalynn Carter died in 2023 at the age of 96.
Houston hit by multiple tornadoes, leaving one dead
Deadly tornadoes hit the Houston area amid an expanding severe weather threat across the South.
Greg Abbott behind Mexico billboard campaign to deter migrants
The billboards show messages like 'How much did you pay to have your daughter raped?'
Texas governor issues warning to drivers
Abbott has reminded drivers to slow down when passing police, paramedics and construction workers on Texas's roads.
Greg Abbott boasts of "border security blueprint" for US
Abbott claimed that Operation Lone Star has seen illegal crossings into Texas decrease by 87 percent.
Greg Abbott's war on China
Texas governor has instructed state agencies to "divest at the first available opportunity" from China in a move aimed at Beijing.
Texans are on the move—But they're not going far
Texas had a higher proportion of its residents move within the state than any other, according to a Texas Realtors study.
Exclusive: Floating migrant barriers in Texas were my Idea, Democrat claims
Republicans have welcomed the introduction of buoys in the Rio Grande but Henry Cuellar, a Democrat, believes it was idea.
How Greg Abbott won the border war against Joe Biden
One legal expert told Newsweek that the Texas governor had successfully executed a "power grab" from the federal government.
Texas governor issues plea to Thanksgiving travelers
Greg Abbott asked travelers to be extra cautious on the roads over the holiday weekend.
Greg Abbott scores border win over Joe Biden
The dispute between Abbott and Joe Biden has been ongoing since 2021, when Abbott first announced Operation Lone Star.
Setback for Greg Abbott as floating migrant barriers fail
In a major bump for Abbott's border security measures, the barriers were removed after being in place for less than a week.
Texas offers major land expansion for Trump's mass deportations
"Border czar" Tom Homan has said the administration will "absolutely" make use of a ranch offered by Commissioner Dawn Buckingham.
Greg Abbott threatens hospital over doctor's viral video on migrants
The Texas governor warned providers to follow his executive order requiring patients' immigration status to be recorded.
Patient checks into Texas ER, horrified over the 2 questions she's asked
Gin Rogers-Morgan told Newsweek that the questions "could be heard and observed by a good portion of people in the waiting room."
Map shows location of huge Texas ranch for Trump's mass deportation plan
Trump's incoming "border czar" has said the new administration "absolutely will" use Sheerin Ranch in Texas for migrant deportations.
Texas approves Bible-based lessons in elementary schools
A Republican push for a Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools won with an 8-7 vote.
Texas doctor's TikTok on collecting patient immigration data goes viral
Doctor Tony Pastor said Governor Greg Abbott's executive order had left providers feeling uncomfortable and scared patients.
Map shows locations where Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua are active
The transnational criminal gang, known for violent acts and human trafficking, is now reportedly active in at least 16 US states.
Greg Abbott order targets Chinese influence in Texas
The state governor claimed Texans could be in danger due to a "worldwide harassment campaign" launched against dissidents by China.
Texas offers Donald Trump huge ranch for mass deportation plan
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham pledged to support "the largest deportation of violent criminals in the nation's history."
Greg Abbott to ramp up buoy border blocks in Rio Grande: Reports
DPS has been preparing for increased activity at the southern border, anticipating attempts to enter the U.S. ahead of Trump's return to the White House.
Fentanyl deaths fall 20%, Greg Abbott thanks Texans for "saving lives"
Governor Abbott attributed this drop to ongoing public awareness campaigns and heightened efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis.
Robert Roberson "shocked" by Texas execution delay
Roberson, 57, had been set to become the first person in the country to be put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
Harris campaign names Republicans who voted against FEMA funding
Kamala Harris' campaign account posted the names of almost 100 lawmakers who voted against FEMA funding during hurricane season.
Greg Abbott Orders More Razor Wire, Kamala Harris Say GOP 'Fanning Flames'
Abbott ordered more razor wire to reinforce the southern border as Harris accused Trump of "fanning the flames of fear" over immigration.
Greg Abbott Warns Illegal Immigrants About Alligators in Rio Grande
Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned migrants unlawfully crossing the U.S.-Mexico border of alligators lurking in the Rio Grande River.
