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Texas October 8, 2020

Texas bars allowed to reopen if county judges agree, Gov. Abbott says

Effective Oct. 14, bars in counties that choose to opt-in can resume in-person service at 50% capacity. All customers must be seated while eating or drinking.

Texas October 7, 2020

Texas county sued by progressive groups over lack of polling sites

Two progressive groups sued a Texas county late Tuesday, accusing local officials of not offering enough polling locations during the November election. 

Texas October 5, 2020

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says new criminal allegations against AG Ken Paxton 'raise serious concerns'

Top Texas Republicans expressed concerns over new allegations that the Lone Star state's attorney general Ken Paxton engaged in crimes like bribery and abuse of office. 

Texas October 2, 2020

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sued over plan to reduce ballot drop box locations

The Republican governor said the measure was intended to enhance security.

Greg Abbott October 1, 2020

Texas Dems to sue Gov. Abbott over mail-in ballot drop-off sites: Report

Hours after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation Thursday limiting each county to a single drop-off site for mail-in ballots, Democrats began floating the the idea of suing the governor.

Texas September 24, 2020

Texas Gov. Abbott proposes stiffer penalties for rioters, including automatic jail for striking officer

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposed stiffer penalties for violent protesters and rioters, suggesting legislation that stipulates an automatic six months in jail for causing harm to a police officer. 

Greg Abbott September 23, 2020

Texas Republican Gov. Abbott sued by GOP over early voting decision

The Texas Republican Party filed a lawsuit against the state governor Wednesday, after Gov. Greg Abbott added six days to the early voting period in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Texas September 9, 2020

Texas' Abbott asks candidates to sign pledge against slashing police funding

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is asking all candidates running for office in his state this November to sign a pledge against cutting funding to police departments.

Hurricane Laura August 27, 2020

Texas Gov. Abbott gives update on Hurricane Laura: There's going to be wind-damage to homes, buildings

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gave an update on Hurricane Laura as it continues on its path north through Louisiana on "Fox & Friends" Thursday.

Hurricane Laura August 25, 2020

Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen; Texas, Louisiana brace for impact

Hurricane Laura continued to strengthen Tuesday evening as it churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward Texas and Louisiana, where hundreds of thousands of coastal residents were evacuating.

Texas August 25, 2020

Texas Gov. Abbott calls for teacher's firing after assignment likens police to KKK

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for the firing of a middle school teacher who allegedly gave students a homework assignment that appeared to liken police officers to members of the Ku Klux Klan, according to social media and reports.