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June 29, 2022

Kamala Harris breaks silence on 53 Texas migrant deaths, says Abbott 'went straight to politics'

Vice President Kamala Harris chides Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's response to the deadly human smuggling incident and said he went 'straight to politics.'

June 28, 2022

Texas Gov. Abbott lashes out after 46 migrants found dead in tractor-trailer: 'These deaths are on Biden'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and others have blamed President Joe Biden and his immigration policies after at least 46 migrants were found dead inside an 18-wheeler in San Antonio.

June 26, 2022

Beto O'Rourke hosts 'rally for reproductive freedom' in Austin, Texas

Beto O'Rourke held a rally in Austin, Texas, alongside pro-choice organizers on Sunday, slamming the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling upending Roe v. Wade.

June 19, 2022

Texas woman pleads guilty on 26 counts of voter fraud over alleged vote harvesting operation

A Texas woman pleaded guilty to voter fraud, including counts for illegal voting, unlawful possession of a mail ballot, and running a vote-harvesting operation.

June 17, 2022

House GOP bill would reimburse Texas for operation to crack down on illegal immigration

A bill introduced by Republicans would reimburse Texas for the costs of Operation Lone Star.

June 15, 2022

Texas showdown: Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke gains ground on GOP Gov. Greg Abbott in new poll

A new poll in Texas suggests that Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke is gaining ground and now trails Republican Gov. Greg Abbott by just five points

June 14, 2022

Texas city to consider raising minimum age to buy 'AR-15 style weapons' to 21

Members of the Austin City Council will vote on a resolution to explore ways to 'prohibit or reduce the sale of AR-15 style weapons' to people younger than 21.

June 8, 2022

'Blood' of Uvalde children is 'on the hands of Republicans' for not passing gun control: Texas Democrat

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, criticized Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans for refusing to pass gun restrictions while appearing on MSNBC’s “The ReidOut.”

June 8, 2022

Beto O'Rourke says border is 'pretty great right now' at campaign event

Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke said the "border is pretty great right now" during a campaign event in a comment a Republican National Committee spokesperson called out of touch.

June 6, 2022

Uvalde, Texas school shooting: Abbott directs school districts to undergo active shooter training

The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center at Texas State University must provide active shooter training to school districts across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said.