Coronavirus
Is Greg Abbott Reopening Texas Too Fast? A Timeline
Posted on · New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are spiking, but Gov. Greg Abbott is making no moves to slow or reverse the pace of reopening the state
Tag: Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Politics
Pandemic Leads To Increased Conflicts Between State And Local Governments In Texas
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly stepping in to override coronavirus decisions by county leaders of both parties.
Coronavirus
Combating COVID-19 In Greater Houston: A Timeline
Posted on · Here’s what’s changed in the six weeks since coronavirus first appeared in the region
Texas
Texas Pediatricians Group Disagrees With Governor Concerning Child Car Safety Seats
Posted on · A group of pediatricians says it will keep working to strengthen Texas laws on child safety seats. This comes after the governor vetoed regulations for child passengers under the age of two.
Texas
Will Governor Abbott Veto Medical Marijuana Bill?
Posted on · Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and conservative lawmakers have condemned the measure as a “slippery slope” to decriminalization.
Texas
Abbott Names School Finance, Property Taxes, Mental Health As Emergency Items In State Of The State
Posted on · Legislative rules bar lawmakers from passing bills before the 60th day of a session, but with the governor’s emergency designation, any bill on that topic can be taken up immediately.
News
Abbott Spotlights Fight Against Human Trafficking at Houston Campaign Stop
Posted on · Governor Greg Abbott drew attention to anti-trafficking measures he’s proposed for the next legislative session.
Transportation
Houston-Area Communities Respond to Proposed Red Light Camera Ban
Posted on · We could see a bill in the next legislative session banning red light cameras in Texas. But some local leaders say they’re a valuable tool that keeps the roads safe.
Party Politics
Party Politics, Ep. 67: Texas Health Building Invaded By Mold – Yuck
Posted on · Brandon and Jay talk about State Sen. Sylvia Garcia resigning – implications
News
“A Friendly Vote On The Court”: How Greg Abbott’s Former Employees Could Help Texas From The Federal Bench
Posted on · As a longtime aide to Greg Abbott, Andrew Oldham has helped Texas fight the federal government. If he's confirmed to the federal bench, he could rule on the same type of cases.
News
Governor Abbott To Hold A Harvey Recovery Meeting At Kingwood With Community Leaders
Posted on · The roundtable meeting will take place at Kingwood Community Center
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 44: Who Is Challenging Governor Abbott?
Posted on · "The consistent message that seems to be coming out of her campaign is she has no idea why she's running for governor" - Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, on media and others' reaction to Lupe Valdez, one of the Democrats running for Texas governor
Politics
Vote On Federal Disaster Aid Could Up Pressure On Abbott To Tap Rainy Day Fund
Posted on · Governor Greg Abbott will come to Houston later this month to meet with Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council members to discuss Harvey relief. Turner and his colleagues plan to make the point that Abbott’s reluctance to use the fund has made it harder to get Congress to pay for flood control projects
Texas Elections 2018
Andrew White Gains Momentum In Quest For Democratic Nomination For Governor
Posted on · The Houston entrepreneur has pulled even with his most likely rival, former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, but a crowded field means the Democratic primary may go to a runoff. And the winner will still be a longshot against Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in November.
News
Texas Rangers To Investigate Famed Karolyi Ranch In Wake Of Larry Nassar Trial
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Rangers to investigate misconduct allegations at the famed Karolyi Ranch, the East Texas training facility where Larry Nassar had treated athletes