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Abbott's comptroller pick will shape the rollout of Texas private school vouchers
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to choose a new state comptroller in the next few weeks, who will have an outsized role in the ...
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Governor Greg Abbott Signs Historic Bail Reform Laws at Crime Stoppers of Houston Event
Governor Abbott of Texas signs a comprehensive bail reform package aiming to prevent violent offenders from being released on ...
Legislative bill requiring sheriffs to assist ICE on way to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk
"First and foremost, it's about law and order," said state Rep. A.J. Louderback, a former sheriff. "That is what we have to ...
Abbott lauds 'strongest' changes to bail laws, advocates for approval of constitutional amendment
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed three bail-related bills into law on Tuesday, and said voters should approve another change ...
Gov. Abbott makes it official: Texas Cyber Command coming to San Antonio
The signing ceremony at UTSA’s campus in downtown San Antonio follows passage of House Bill 150, which creates cyber hub.
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The 2025 Texas Legislature is over. See how far some of the most consequential bills made it.
Get up to date on the status of the session’s major bills, including some on their way to the governor’s desk.
Down to the wire: A $338B Texas budget, new rules for faculty senates at universities
Both Houses signed off on the $338 billion spending plan to fund state government for the two-year cycle that begins Sept. 1.
Greg Abbott declares victory in push to restrict bail, despite key setbacks
The governor called the proposal, including allowing judges to hold some defendants in jail, the 'strongest bail reform ...