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June 9, 2023

Texas court tosses billionaire's defamation suit against Beto O'Rourke

A Texas appeals court on Friday dismissed Republican megadonor Kelcy Warren's lawsuit against failed gubernatorial candidate and former Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke.

June 8, 2023

Texas to deploy inflatable border along Rio Grande River in Eagle Pass

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a six-bill package to bolster border security efforts, adding that a 1,000-foot inflatable barrier was being deployed in Eagle Pass.

June 6, 2023

Texas becomes latest state to ban puberty blockers, sex change surgeries for minors

Texas is now the latest state to ban gender transition treatment for minors, joining more than a dozen other states enacting similar measures.

June 2, 2023

Gov. Noem will send 50 National Guard troops to southern border ‘warzone’ to help Texas

Kristi Noem, South Dakota's Republican governor, says she will send 50 National Guard troops to the southern border to assist Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts.

June 1, 2023

TX Gov. Greg Abbott names John Scott as temporary attorney general following Ken Paxton's historic impeachment

John Scott, a longtime ally of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott who oversaw Texas' elections in 2022, has been named the temporary attorney general of Texas.

May 30, 2023

Texas legislature's first special session focusing on border security, cutting property taxes, Abbott reveals

The Texas legislature will vote on various agenda items revealed by Gov. Greg Abbott during a special session Monday evening, including cutting property taxes.

May 29, 2023

Texas crackdown on drag performances with minors present reaches Gov. Abbott's desk

A Texas bill restricting sexually-charged performances in public, which drag artists worry may criminalize their shows, has cleared the Legislature and is expected to become law.

May 29, 2023

Florida National Guard troops 'proud to help’ fight Texas border crisis, DeSantis says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thanked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for sending National Guard troops to the United States-Mexico border to help combat the flow of migrants.

May 17, 2023

Texas bill banning gender procedures, hormone therapy for trans kids sent to governor

A bill that would ban gender procedures for transgender youth in Texas is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.

May 11, 2023

Texas Gov. Abbott pledges border security measures 'to repel people' as Biden ignores post-Title 42 surge

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sounded off on "Jesse Watters Primetime" as Title 42 restrictions are set to sunset, which is expected to cause a migrant surge.