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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI ban
Abbott's comments came after A&M invited staffers and students to attend a conference that a conservative activist said broke the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Gov. Abbott proposes eliminating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs and initiatives in K-12 public schools
The push expands on efforts from the last legislative session in 2023, when state lawmakers banned DEI programs at public universities statewide.
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Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags to full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite national mourning for Carter
AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed that American flags on state property be flown at full-staff to mark President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week, bypassing the national ...
Gov. Greg Abbott takes shot at Houston judges as Texas legislative session kicks off
The Texas governor has long pushed for state lawmakers to end what he calls “easy bail policies” in places like Houston.
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Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Three New Members to Texas Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee
Governor Abbott appoints three new members to Texas' Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee, with diverse backgrounds in health, education, and volunteer coordination, to guide policies for developmental support services.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags to be raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration
President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of former president Jimmy Carter. The 30-day period includes the day of president-elect Trump's inauguration.
Gov. Greg Abbott says cold, below freezing temperatures to impact the state through Friday
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to hold a media briefing in north Austin on the state’s response to severe winter weather that will impact Texas on Wednesday, according to a release from
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Texas is ready for winter weather: Gov. Abbott
Emergency management teams at the state operations center in north Austin were busy tracking the winter weather that was moving into Texas.
Governor Abbott assures Texas ready for winter storm with emergency resources deployed
State leaders are taking extra steps ahead of the cold and rain.In just a few hours, we'll hear from Governor Greg Abbott about those preps.The gover
Texas' emergency response resources activated by Governor Abbott ahead of severe weather
SAN ANTONIO - Texas governor Greg Abbott has activated the state's emergency response resources ahead of anticipated severe weather.
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The Texas Legislature kicks off its new session today in Austin. Here’s what to expect.
The biggest thing to watch on day one of Texas’ 89th Legislative Session? Who the Texas House of Representatives choose to be the next House speaker.
GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: ‘We’re going to keep our word’
A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker. But some of his opponents believe the fight is not over.