Texas, Abbott and disaster declaration
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Texas hold ’em: Greg Abbott argues he set the standard for governors and illegal immigration
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) believes he showed other governors the way forward if there is ever another border crisis like the one the country experienced during former President Joe Biden‘s administration.
On Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the state’s disaster declaration to include 85 additional counties affected by the ongoing winter weather, bringing the total to 219.
Ahead of winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott assured residents that the electrical grid, which failed on a massive scale in 2021, is ready.
Abbott backs Sheets over longtime commissioner, Sid Miller, citing integrity, rule of law and a zero tolerance stance on criminality.
Abbott entered 2026 with a staggering $105,737,180 cash on hand. The latest total contributions to the campaign sit at $45,343,474, with $44,067,462 in expenditures, according to data compiled by Transparency USA, a nonpartisan website that tracks public donations to candidates.
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Texas winter storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 134 counties
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.
Gov. Greg Abbott is demands that Cy-Fair ISD cancel an Islamic Games event planned for October at Bridgeland High School, citing ties with the Council of American-Islamic Relations of New Jersey.
In a letter sent to state officials Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he wants state agencies to investigate the Medicaid program after the Trump administration identified potential fraud in other states.