Tag: Greg Abbott
ACLU, other groups sue to block Texas’ DEI ban on K-12 public schools
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and a group of LGBTQ+ and student rights organizations are suing…
Texas is officially replacing STAAR. Here is what schools’ new standardized tests will look like.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Wednesday replacing STAAR, the state’s widely unpopular state standardized test, for three…
Student who mocked Charlie Kirk’s death “no longer” at Texas State University as clampdowns continue
A Texas State University student’s enrollment ended after a video was posted showing him mocking conservative activist Charlie…
Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags at half-staff in Texas to honor Charlie Kirk
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered all state government buildings to lower the United States and Texas flags to…
Texas Gov. Abbott Signs Trio Of Bills To Boost Camp Safety, Flood Prevention
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed three bills aimed at preventing camp tragedies and improving flood warning systems.…
Texas lawmakers to consider restoring limits on late voter registration changes
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No Same-Day Voting, New Police Funding Plans
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the agenda for the state’s second special legislative session, adding measures to ban…
The doomsday political scenarios after Texas and California launch their warheads over redistricting
Shall we play a game?With California threatening to meet Texas in a nationwide redistricting fight, the possibility of…
Texas Legislature OKs GOP map adding up to 5 new Republican-leaning House seats
The Texas Legislature has approved a new congressional map that could give Republicans up to five additional U.S.…
Liz Case will try again to win a seat in the Texas Legislature
Taylor County rancher Liz Case announced Friday she will again run as a Republican for the Texas House…
Texas is approving new maps for midterms. California is not far behind
WASHINGTON — Texas Republicans took their first step toward approving a new congressional map after the state House…
Texas, California legislatures gear up for major redistricting faceoff
Texas Republicans are triumphant Thursday morning after a success in their efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps…