Abbott, Texas

'Gulf of Texas?' Texas Governor Greg Abbott furthers Donald Trump's Gulf of Mexico renaming idea
Just a day after President-elect Donald Trump suggested renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” Texas Governor Greg Abbott has joined the geographical battle of egos. “If we’re going to rename
Texas Governor Greg Abbott activates state emergency responses ahead of winter storm
The State of Texas is working around-the-clock to ensure Texans have the resources and support needed as severe winter weather impacts communities across Texas.”
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.
Gov. Abbott updates ongoing response to severe winter weather in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was briefed Wednesday morning on the latest in the severe winter weather that will affect a large area of the state. He held a news conference in Austin.
TX governor asks State Operations Center to up its readiness level for winter weather
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas State Operations Center to up its readiness to respond to winter weather that’s expected in the coming days.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the Texas Department of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact the state this week.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to discuss state response to anticipated severe winter weather
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase its readiness level ahead of winter weather.
Gov. Greg Abbott will discuss statewide winter weather risk this morning
After a Wednesday morning briefing by state emergency response officials, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will update Texans on plans to respond to winter storms expected to hit large portions of the state starting Wednesday night.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott increases readiness level of state operations ahead of winter weather
Governor Greg Abbott has increased Texas' State Operations Center readiness level to Level II, ensuring rapid deployment of resources to address winter weather hazards and protect residents across the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott to hold press conference on state’s severe winter weather response
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 Abbott's office.
Mexican president, Texas governor share sarcastic responses to Trump's plan to rename Gulf of Mexico
Gov. Greg Abbott's response was tongue-in-cheek but the reaction from Mexico's first woman president may set the tone for ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mistakenly sent condolences to Rosalynn Carter, who died in 2023
The Texas governor was under fire for his mistake in a message to the Carter family following Jimmy Carter's death.
Greg Abbott appoints new chief justice to Texas Supreme Court
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) appointed Justice Jimmy Blacklock, a conservative ally of the governor, to serve as the chief justice on the Texas Supreme Court.
Governor Abbott announces new anti-terrorism efforts after New Orleans attack
Governor Greg Abbot has just annouceed the Texas Department of Public safety to increase Texas Anti-Terrorism Task Force ...
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New book traces the eventful life of Bill Hobby
The longtime Texas lieutenant governor, and member of a publishing dynasty, was known for his skill at wielding power at the Capitol and his love of government process.
Texas Introduces Five New Laws for 2025
Several new pieces of legislation will take effect across Texas on January 1 bringing in a raft of new laws across the state.
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Former Texas Governor Who Served In Trump’s Cabinet Says President-Elect’s Health Picks Are A ‘Great Gift’ For Psychedelics Reform
Rick Perry, a former governor of Texas who also served in the first Trump administration, says the president-elect’s new choices for key health policy positions are a “great gift” for the psychedelics ...