Democrats from Austin to Washington were defiant, calling the maps racist and illegal, accusing Republicans of political gerrymandering to step on the will

Governor Abbott signs bills to strengthen Texas' stance on human trafficking, eliminating parole for traffickers of children and the disabled.

The governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map that Democrats had delayed by leaving the state.

New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.

Texas legislators passed new youth camp safety laws following tragic flooding, with Governor Abbott ready to sign the bill, focusing on preventing future tragedies.

Gov. Greg Abbott asked lawmakers to come up with new punishments for quorum-busters less than an hour after the House passed a redrawn congressional map.

The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to boot duly elected legislators from office.

AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday added three new items to his agenda for the ongoing special session, including punishments for lawmakers who leave the state to block passage of future legislation. Abbott announced the new items about an hour after ...

Governor Greg Abbott and the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund presented financial assistance to additional families whose homes were des