The power of the pen: Gov. Greg Abbott signed more than 1,100 new laws. He killed 26

The power of the pen: Gov. Greg Abbott signed more than 1,100 new laws. He killed 26

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed more than 1,100 bills that were passed in the 2025 legislative session. He vetoed just 26.

El Paso lawmakers divided over Gov. Abbott’s veto of THC ban ahead of special session

When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a ban on THC products minutes before it would have become law, it roiled many Republican lawmakers and set the stage for a clash between the two highest offices in the state.

Coming this school year: Districtwide student cell phone policy (En español)

Just last week, Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1481 into law, bringing a new statewide policy to schools that prohibits students from using personal electronics, including cell phones, during the school day beginning in the 2025-26 school year.