Abbott, Texas

'Gulf of Texas?' Texas Governor Greg Abbott furthers Donald Trump's Gulf of Mexico renaming idea
Just a day after President-elect Donald Trump suggested renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” Texas Governor Greg Abbott has joined the geographical battle of egos. “If we’re going to rename
Texas Governor Greg Abbott activates state emergency responses ahead of winter storm
The State of Texas is working around-the-clock to ensure Texans have the resources and support needed as severe winter weather impacts communities across Texas.”
Gov. Abbott updates ongoing response to severe winter weather in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will be briefed Wednesday morning on the latest in the severe winter weather that will affect a large area of the state. He will then hold a news conference in Austin around 10:30 a.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott increases readiness level of state operations ahead of winter weather
Governor Greg Abbott has increased Texas' State Operations Center readiness level to Level II, ensuring rapid deployment of resources to address winter weather hazards and protect residents across the state.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the Texas Department of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact the state this week.
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of winter weather
Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of the winter weather expected to impact the state,
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to discuss state response to anticipated severe winter weather
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase its readiness level ahead of winter weather.
Gov. Greg Abbott will discuss statewide winter weather risk this morning
After a Wednesday morning briefing by state emergency response officials, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will update Texans on plans to respond to winter storms expected to hit large portions of the state starting Wednesday night.
Gov. Greg Abbott to hold press conference on state’s severe winter weather response
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to hold a media briefing in north Austin on the state's response to severe winter weather that will impact Texas on Wednesday, according to a release from Abbott's office.
TX governor asks State Operations Center to up its readiness level for winter weather
Greg Abbott is directing the Texas State Operations Center to up its readiness to respond to winter weather that’s expected in the coming days. The operations center is operated by the Texas Division of Emergency Management and is tasked with monitoring emergencies and sending information about them to federal,
Texas governor calls for increased focus on preventing terrorism
HOUSTON — The governor of Texas called on law enforcement to step up anti-terrorism efforts. The focus comes after a Houston ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mistakenly sent condolences to Rosalynn Carter, who died in 2023
The Texas governor was under fire for his mistake in a message to the Carter family following Jimmy Carter's death.
Texas Gov. sends condolences to deceased wife of Pres. Jimmy Carter?
A story you may have heard claims Texas Governor Greg Abbott responded to the death of former President Jimmy Carter by ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott appoints Justice Jimmy Blacklock as next Texas Supreme Court chief justice
Abbott originally appointed Blacklock to the high court as the Place 2 justice in 2018. Abbott's general counsel James ...
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New book traces the eventful life of Bill Hobby
The longtime Texas lieutenant governor, and member of a publishing dynasty, was known for his skill at wielding power at the Capitol and his love of government process.
Texas Introduces Five New Laws for 2025
Several new pieces of legislation will take effect across Texas on January 1 bringing in a raft of new laws across the state.
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Former Texas Governor Who Served In Trump’s Cabinet Says President-Elect’s Health Picks Are A ‘Great Gift’ For Psychedelics Reform
Rick Perry, a former governor of Texas who also served in the first Trump administration, says the president-elect’s new choices for key health policy positions are a “great gift” for the psychedelics ...