Tag: Greg Abbott

Beltway Confidential

Fearful Gov. Greg Abbott is ringing false alarms in Texas

Matt Angle · August 3, 2017 12:01 am

With the help of hedge fund billionaire George Soros, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee hopes to wrest control from voters of congressional re-districting in 2021 when booming conservative states such as Texas will gain seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. (Olivier Hoslet, Pool Photo via AP)

Gov. Greg Abbott: How George Soros is helping Obama Democrats buy their way back to power

Greg Abbott · July 29, 2017 3:06 pm

Texas lawmakers and Governor Abbott should be praised for honoring life and attempting to reduce the number of abortions, in spite of critics' outrage. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Texas law recognizes human life, critics rage

Nicole Russell · July 6, 2017 12:00 pm

The governor was at the shooting range to sign a bill that lowers the cost of a license to carry a handgun. (Ralph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott faces backlash for joke about shooting reporters

Melissa Quinn · May 27, 2017 12:59 pm

The measure requires public schools and open-enrollment charter schools to limit bathroom and locker room use to a student's birth gender. (AP)

Texas House approves transgender bathroom ban for public schools

Kelly Cohen · May 22, 2017 6:08 pm

People protest outside the Texas Governor's Mansion after the Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law that would allow police to ask about an individual's immigration status. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

ACLU issues ‘travel advisory’ for Texas over ‘sanctuary city’ crackdown

Sean Langille · May 9, 2017 4:08 pm

"Texas has now banned sanctuary cities in the Lone Star State," said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs ban on so-called ‘sanctuary cities’

The Associated Press · May 8, 2017 12:41 am

The bill would force cities and counties in the Lone Star State to fully follow federal immigration policies. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Greg Abbott: ‘I’m getting my pen warmed up’ to sign sanctuary cities bill

Anna Giaritelli · May 4, 2017 1:48 am

In Colorado, State Rep. Dave Williams is floating a bill that would make "rendering assistance to an illegal alien" a felony. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

With Trump’s order in limbo, states take action against sanctuary cities

Todd Shepherd · February 12, 2017 8:11 pm

While Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could simply be announcing for a re-election run, he also has positioned himself for a potential run to Gov. Greg Abbott's right. (Laura Skelding/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick to make ‘election announcement’

Joseph Lawler · January 8, 2017 10:23 pm

Ted Cruz meets with Taiwan president, tells China to butt out

Ted Cruz meets with Taiwan president, tells China to butt out

Daniel Chaitin · January 8, 2017 8:27 pm

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be unable to attend Tuesday's memorial services for the five officers slain last week in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Texas governor to miss Obama, Dallas memorial because of burns

Kelly Cohen · July 12, 2016 1:40 pm