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Greg Abbott issues update on Texas raising property taxes
In June Governor Abbott signed two bills that, if approved by Texan voters in November, would grant property tax cuts to many ...
Greg Abbott wants to drive down Texas property taxes by limiting local spending
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named property tax cuts a priority in the special session, along with redistricting and flood relief.
As reefer madness hits Texas Senate, Gov. Abbott must restore sanity | Opinion
Don’t let Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sink an entire industry — or other important legislation in lawmakers’ special session. | ...
Greg Abbott Sets Out Vision for Texas THC Regulation
On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on State Affairs passed a bill that would eliminate the majority of hemp products in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 28 bills after the 2025 Texas legislative session. Here's why
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 28 bills this session, including a hemp ban. Six will be reconsidered in a July special session ...
Greg Abbott has $86 million. Texas Democrats don't have a candidate. Here's why | Opinion
Experts say the Texas governor is a "campaign juggernaut" with a "wall of cash." Meanwhile, top Democrats all want to run for ...
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How a rural Texas sheriff became a poster child for serving Trump’s immigration goals
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes SB 3, cites proposed state THC ban conflicting with federal law
Texas Gov. Abbott has called a special session to address the proposed THC ban after vetoing SB 3. Here's what he said as to ...