Texas' Abbott uses televised address to target border, crime

Gov. Greg Abbott calls for legislative action on school choice, property taxes and fentanyl in State of the State

Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday outlined his highest priorities for the legislative session, offering an agenda centered on the economy, schools and public safety, complete with some proposals to push Texas even further to the political right. During his biennial State of the State speech, the Republican governor named seven emergency items that lawmakers can […]

Abbott places emphasis on the border and crime

Governor Greg Abbott gave his State of the Union speech where he emphasized border security and did not mention shootings.

Gov. Abbott lays out seven emergency actions for lawmakers in State of the State address

In announcing his legislative emergencies, Gov. Abbott cleared the way for bills on those topics to be fast-tracked in both the House and Senate.

Abbott delivers legislative priorities in State of the State

Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday outlined his highest priorities for the legislative session, offering an agenda centered on the economy, schools and public safety, complete with some proposals to push Texas even further to the political right. During his biennial State of the State speech, the Republican governor named seven emergency items that lawmakers can […]Abbott calls for legislative action on school choice, property taxes and fentanyl in St…

5 takeaways from Gov. Greg Abbott’s ‘State of the State’ address

In Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's State of the State address Thursday evening, he laid out his legislative framework for the 2023 Texas Legislature, including the announcement of seven "emergency items" added to the legislative session.

Texas' Abbott uses televised address to target border, crime

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov.