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Gov. Greg Abbott sets Nov. 4 special election for open state Senate seat
The contest coincides with the state’s November uniform election, when voters across Texas will already be at the polls to ...
Gov. Greg Abbott sets date for special election in North Texas Senate seat
The election for the North Texas seat held by former state Sen. Kelly Hancock will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, Gov. Greg Abbott ...
Gov. Greg Abbott ignored dysfunction at the Texas Funeral Service Commission, lawyer says
Counsel agrees with concerns raised by former executive director, who allegedly a "rot" permeated reform efforts ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rules
The decision, stemming from a 2022 lawsuit, narrows the public’s legal options to challenge Texas officials under the state’s ...
Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton can withhold Uvalde, Jan. 6-related records, Texas Supreme Court rules
Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton cannot be compelled by a district court to turn over communications related ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick "puzzled" by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's veto of bill banning THC, saying governor "wants to legalize recreational marijuana"
Political observers said having the two top state leaders at odds with each other is raising questions about a possible split ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders preemptive strike on screwworm in Texas
Abbott ordered two Texas agencies to begin working together and with residents and business leaders to stop the spread of the ...