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Abbott orders probe after Texas hospital advertises 'birth packages' in Mexico: 'Citizenship is not for sale'

July 7, 2026

Abbott orders probe after Texas hospital advertises 'birth packages' in Mexico: 'Citizenship is not for sale'

Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after billboards in Mexico promoted birth packages starting at $3,950.

Abbott spotlights no-show Talarico, launching Texas-sized crime crackdown

June 12, 2026

Abbott spotlights no-show Talarico, launching Texas-sized crime crackdown

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes statewide prosecutor, bail reforms and measures to remove rogue DAs as crime dominates the political debate in Texas.

Texas’ largest school district sees test scores soar after state takeover despite racism claims

June 9, 2026

Texas’ largest school district sees test scores soar after state takeover despite racism claims

Houston ISD sees dramatic improvements in student grades and test scores across more than 270 campuses in the years since Texas state takeover began in 2023.

Greg Abbott posts AI image of himself dunking in Spurs jersey to troll Kathy Hochul after Knicks gaffe

June 1, 2026

Greg Abbott posts AI image of himself dunking in Spurs jersey to troll Kathy Hochul after Knicks gaffe

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott trolls New York Gov. Kathy Hochul with AI dunk image after she incorrectly claimed the Knicks won a 1993 championship during a media event.

Trump-backed mortgage banker defeats pilot in GOP primary runoff to replace Wesley Hunt

May 26, 2026

Trump-backed mortgage banker defeats pilot in GOP primary runoff to replace Wesley Hunt

Republican Jon Bonck won the Texas 38th Congressional District GOP runoff, putting him on track to succeed Rep. Wesley Hunt in a safe Houston seat.

Gov Abbott extends off-ramp for NY billionaires fleeing Mamdani's policies

May 12, 2026

Gov Abbott extends off-ramp for NY billionaires fleeing Mamdani's policies

Gov. Greg Abbott promotes Texas as a pro-growth alternative as NYC Mayor Mamdani's policies targeting wealthy executives spark fears of business exodus.

‘Muslim only’ event at Texas water park canceled after Abbott threatens to pull $530K in state grants

May 7, 2026

‘Muslim only’ event at Texas water park canceled after Abbott threatens to pull $530K in state grants

A "Muslim only" event at a taxpayer-funded Texas water park was canceled after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to revoke state grants.

Civil rights groups file lawsuit seeking to block Texas law allowing cops to arrest illegal migrants

May 4, 2026

Civil rights groups file lawsuit seeking to block Texas law allowing cops to arrest illegal migrants

Civil rights groups, including the ACLU, filed a new lawsuit on Monday to block a Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants who enter through the southern border.

Crockett ripped for latest 'low IQ' jab at paralyzed Texas governor following ‘Hot Wheels’ fallout

April 30, 2026

Crockett ripped for latest 'low IQ' jab at paralyzed Texas governor following ‘Hot Wheels’ fallout

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott "uniquely disabled" on a broadcast, sparking backlash and accusations of hypocrisy.

Pat Fallon launches bid for House Oversight Committee chairman as James Comer's term limit nears

April 23, 2026

Pat Fallon launches bid for House Oversight Committee chairman as James Comer's term limit nears

Rep. Pat Fallon announces his bid for House Oversight Committee chairman, pledging to investigate fraud and foreign funding behind protest movements.