October 5, 2020 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says new criminal allegations against AG Ken Paxton 'raise serious concerns' Top Texas Republicans expressed concerns over new allegations that the Lone Star state's attorney general Ken Paxton engaged in crimes like bribery and abuse of office.
October 2, 2020 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sued over plan to reduce ballot drop box locations The Republican governor said the measure was intended to enhance security.
October 1, 2020 Texas Dems to sue Gov. Abbott over mail-in ballot drop-off sites: Report Hours after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation Thursday limiting each county to a single drop-off site for mail-in ballots, Democrats began floating the the idea of suing the governor.
September 24, 2020 Texas Gov. Abbott proposes stiffer penalties for rioters, including automatic jail for striking officer Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposed stiffer penalties for violent protesters and rioters, suggesting legislation that stipulates an automatic six months in jail for causing harm to a police officer.
September 23, 2020 Texas Republican Gov. Abbott sued by GOP over early voting decision The Texas Republican Party filed a lawsuit against the state governor Wednesday, after Gov. Greg Abbott added six days to the early voting period in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
September 9, 2020 Texas' Abbott asks candidates to sign pledge against slashing police funding Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is asking all candidates running for office in his state this November to sign a pledge against cutting funding to police departments.
August 27, 2020 Texas Gov. Abbott gives update on Hurricane Laura: There's going to be wind-damage to homes, buildings Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave an update on Hurricane Laura as it continues on its path north through Louisiana on "Fox & Friends" Thursday.
August 25, 2020 Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen; Texas, Louisiana brace for impact Hurricane Laura continued to strengthen Tuesday evening as it churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward Texas and Louisiana, where hundreds of thousands of coastal residents were evacuating.
August 25, 2020 Texas Gov. Abbott calls for teacher's firing after assignment likens police to KKK Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for the firing of a middle school teacher who allegedly gave students a homework assignment that appeared to liken police officers to members of the Ku Klux Klan, according to social media and reports.
August 19, 2020 Texas Gov. Abbott vows to 'defund cities' that defund their police: 'We believe in law enforcement' Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott told "Hannity" Wednesday that he will not tolerate municipalities in the Lone Star State defunding their law enforcement apparatus.
