Governor Abbott

WTH? What is going on in Plum Grove, Texas, Governor Abbott?
Karen Townsend 1:31 PM on September 19, 2023
WTH? What is going on in Plum Grove, Texas, Governor Abbott?
Federal judge in Texas temporarily blocks law banning sexually explicit drag shows in front of children
Karen Townsend 8:41 AM on September 06, 2023
Federal judge in Texas temporarily blocks law banning sexually explicit drag shows in front of children
Peak liberal hypocrisy: L.A. City Council votes unanimously to investigate suing Texas and Governor Abbott
Karen Townsend 1:31 PM on September 01, 2023
Peak liberal hypocrisy: L.A. City Council votes unanimously to investigate suing Texas and Governor Abbott
Governor Abbott signs the "Save Women's Sports" bill in Texas
Karen Townsend 8:41 AM on June 16, 2023
Governor Abbott signs the "Save Women's Sports" bill in Texas
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Texas becomes the largest state to ban DEI programs on college campuses
Karen Townsend 8:41 AM on May 30, 2023
Texas becomes the largest state to ban DEI programs on college campuses
Governor Abbott announces statewide plan to ban TikTok
Karen Townsend 7:31 PM on February 06, 2023
Governor Abbott announces statewide plan to ban TikTok
Eric Adams wrote a snarky, partisan op-ed for Washington Post about fixing the migrant crisis
Karen Townsend 7:31 PM on January 19, 2023
Eric Adams wrote a snarky, partisan op-ed for Washington Post about fixing the migrant crisis
How many dead immigrants are enough?
David Strom 10:01 AM on October 28, 2022
How many dead immigrants are enough?
O'Rourke outraises Abbott again in Texas gubernatorial race
Karen Townsend 8:41 PM on October 13, 2022
O'Rourke outraises Abbott again in Texas gubernatorial race
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Buh-bye Beto? Governor Abbott widens lead in race against Robert Francis O'Rourke
Karen Townsend 6:31 PM on September 20, 2022
Buh-bye Beto? Governor Abbott widens lead in race against Robert Francis O'Rourke
Is Kamala home? Two migrant buses arrive outside Naval Observatory
Karen Townsend 10:31 AM on September 15, 2022
Is Kamala home? Two migrant buses arrive outside Naval Observatory
Distraught Uvalde parent dares Abbott to prove they matter
Karen Townsend 2:01 PM on September 02, 2022
Distraught Uvalde parent dares Abbott to prove they matter
Buses of illegal migrants arrive in third Democrat-led sanctuary city as mayor fumes
Karen Townsend 10:11 AM on September 01, 2022
Buses of illegal migrants arrive in third Democrat-led sanctuary city as mayor fumes
Mayorkas met with Border Patrol agents in Del Rio; accuses Abbott of "wreaking havoc"
Karen Townsend 11:01 AM on August 26, 2022
Mayorkas met with Border Patrol agents in Del Rio; accuses Abbott of "wreaking havoc"
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Governor Abbott keeps track of illegal migrants on buses to NYC with bar code system. Cue the outrage machine.
Karen Townsend 6:41 PM on August 25, 2022
Governor Abbott keeps track of illegal migrants on buses to NYC with bar code system. Cue the outrage machine.
Second request for the National Guard to be deployed in Washington, D.C. is denied
Karen Townsend 12:41 PM on August 23, 2022
Second request for the National Guard to be deployed in Washington, D.C. is denied
ACLU calls for DHS to reject Texas' immigration enforcement efforts due to ... racism
Karen Townsend 10:01 PM on August 10, 2022
ACLU calls for DHS to reject Texas' immigration enforcement efforts due to ... racism
Abbott and Adams war of words escalates - Abbott tells Adams to "Bring it"
Karen Townsend 8:01 PM on August 10, 2022
Abbott and Adams war of words escalates - Abbott tells Adams to "Bring it"
'Mo AMLO: Abbott's order to send illegal migrants to ports of entry is "immoral and inhumane"
Karen Townsend 8:41 PM on July 13, 2022
'Mo AMLO: Abbott's order to send illegal migrants to ports of entry is "immoral and inhumane"
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Texas GOP donors sign open letter in favor of congressional action on gun law reform
Karen Townsend 2:01 PM on June 06, 2022
Texas GOP donors sign open letter in favor of congressional action on gun law reform
Abbott, governor of Mexican state reach agreement to lighten up vehicle inspections
Karen Townsend 12:41 PM on April 14, 2022
Abbott, governor of Mexican state reach agreement to lighten up vehicle inspections
Abbott's latest crackdown at the border disrupts U.S. supply chain
Karen Townsend 2:01 PM on April 11, 2022
Abbott's latest crackdown at the border disrupts U.S. supply chain
Abbott strategically launched his re-election campaign in the Rio Grande Valley
Karen Townsend 2:01 PM on January 11, 2022
Abbott strategically launched his re-election campaign in the Rio Grande Valley
Beto really, really doesn't want Biden to campaign for him
Karen Townsend 2:41 PM on November 22, 2021
Beto really, really doesn't want Biden to campaign for him
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O'Rourke on the campaign trail: The border is "not enough of a priority" for Biden's administration
Karen Townsend 2:01 PM on November 17, 2021
O'Rourke on the campaign trail: The border is "not enough of a priority" for Biden's administration
NAACP tells athletes not to sign with Texas teams: "Texas isn't safe for anyone."
Karen Townsend 12:41 PM on October 29, 2021
NAACP tells athletes not to sign with Texas teams: "Texas isn't safe for anyone."
Abbott picks Secretary of State nominee who worked with Trump to challenge 2020 election results
Karen Townsend 9:21 PM on October 22, 2021
Abbott picks Secretary of State nominee who worked with Trump to challenge 2020 election results
Republican governors join Abbott in release of 10-point plan to secure the southern border
Karen Townsend 12:01 PM on October 07, 2021
Republican governors join Abbott in release of 10-point plan to secure the southern border
Is the third time the charm for Beto? Teases plan to run for governor
Karen Townsend 2:01 PM on September 20, 2021
Is the third time the charm for Beto? Teases plan to run for governor
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Abbott signs $1.8B border security bill amid illegal migrant crisis
Karen Townsend 11:31 AM on September 18, 2021
Abbott signs $1.8B border security bill amid illegal migrant crisis
AOC's woke Biology 101 lesson: "I do know that he's not familiar with a menstruating person's body"
Karen Townsend 2:01 PM on September 08, 2021
AOC's woke Biology 101 lesson: "I do know that he's not familiar with a menstruating person's body"
Largest school district in Texas mandates face masks - defies governor's ban
Karen Townsend 12:41 PM on August 13, 2021
Largest school district in Texas mandates face masks - defies governor's ban
A first: Judge delivers a blow to Abbott's ban on mask mandates in schools with temporary restraining order
Karen Townsend 10:01 AM on August 11, 2021
A first: Judge delivers a blow to Abbott's ban on mask mandates in schools with temporary restraining order
Abbott announces actions to mitigate rise in COVID-19 cases in Texas
Karen Townsend 3:01 PM on August 10, 2021
Abbott announces actions to mitigate rise in COVID-19 cases in Texas
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Not The Onion: Runaway Texas lawmakers file frivolous lawsuit against Abbott, 2 other GOP leaders
Karen Townsend 7:01 PM on August 07, 2021
Not The Onion: Runaway Texas lawmakers file frivolous lawsuit against Abbott, 2 other GOP leaders
Abbott calls the Texas Legislature's second special session - will the fleebaggers show up?
Karen Townsend 8:41 AM on August 06, 2021
Abbott calls the Texas Legislature's second special session - will the fleebaggers show up?
Biden slams Abbott and DeSantis on bans on mandates: "Get out of the way"
Karen Townsend 8:01 AM on August 04, 2021
Biden slams Abbott and DeSantis on bans on mandates: "Get out of the way"
DOJ to Abbott: Rescind ban on transporting COVID-infected migrants or else
Karen Townsend 3:21 PM on July 30, 2021
DOJ to Abbott: Rescind ban on transporting COVID-infected migrants or else
Abbott responds to Texas Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C.
Karen Townsend 8:01 AM on July 13, 2021
Abbott responds to Texas Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C.
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Allen West challenges Greg Abbott in GOP primary race for Texas governor
Karen Townsend 9:31 AM on July 05, 2021
Allen West challenges Greg Abbott in GOP primary race for Texas governor
Trump in Texas: “We have a sick country in many ways. It’s sick in elections, and it’s sick at the border.”
Karen Townsend 8:41 AM on July 01, 2021
Trump in Texas: “We have a sick country in many ways. It’s sick in elections, and it’s sick at the border.”
Texas Democrats sue Governor Abbott for defunding the state legislature after walk-out
Karen Townsend 7:11 PM on June 25, 2021
Texas Democrats sue Governor Abbott for defunding the state legislature after walk-out
Abbott defunds the entire Texas state legislature
Karen Townsend 4:01 PM on June 19, 2021
Abbott defunds the entire Texas state legislature
Texas emptied a prison to make room for illegal migrants under new orders from Governor Abbott
Karen Townsend 6:20 PM on June 18, 2021
Texas emptied a prison to make room for illegal migrants under new orders from Governor Abbott
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County sheriff: Abbott's border security proposals "aren't even feasible" here
Karen Townsend 3:01 PM on June 14, 2021
County sheriff: Abbott's border security proposals "aren't even feasible" here
Governor Abbott: I'll build a southern border wall in Texas
Karen Townsend 8:31 AM on June 11, 2021
Governor Abbott: I'll build a southern border wall in Texas
Disaster declaration in Texas triggers 'ya basta' moment for illegal migrants advocate
Karen Townsend 7:01 PM on June 05, 2021
Disaster declaration in Texas triggers 'ya basta' moment for illegal migrants advocate
Biden fails Texas: Governor Abbott issues a disaster declaration along Texas-Mexico border
Karen Townsend 9:01 PM on June 02, 2021
Biden fails Texas: Governor Abbott issues a disaster declaration along Texas-Mexico border
Trump endorses in Texas gubernatorial race as Abbott picks up a serious primary challenger
Karen Townsend 2:01 PM on June 02, 2021
Trump endorses in Texas gubernatorial race as Abbott picks up a serious primary challenger
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Abbott joins other GOP governors putting a halt to extra federal unemployment pay
Karen Townsend 2:01 PM on May 18, 2021
Abbott joins other GOP governors putting a halt to extra federal unemployment pay