The state constitution’s legislative calendar — not a vote threshold — makes it hard to overrule the governor. Legislators ...

Apple stepped up efforts in recent weeks to fight Texas legislation that would require the iPhone-maker to verify ages of ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to make changes to or veto a newly passed law in the state that ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook personally called Texas Governor Greg Abbott urging him to veto legislation requiring age verification for ...

Governor Abbott thanked the U.S. House for passing a bill allocating $12 billion for Texas border security expenses incurred ...

Gov. Greg Abbott is requesting a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits to ...

A bill allowing Texas public schools to set aside time for daily prayer, religious study, or silent reflection is now headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk, following final passage in the state ...

Texas lawmakers passed a bill to ban THC-infused hemp products, threatening to wipe out the $4 billion industry. Legal ...

Texas leads the U.S. in job growth, adding 37,700 jobs in April and 215,500 over the year, under Governor Abbott's ...

Governor Abbott says ‘actions are being taken to address all concerns’ related to the community.

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Texas’ governor joins other Republican governors making similar requests to ban purchases of candy and soda through the SNAP ...