Texas Governor Greg Abbott extends the drought disaster proclamation due to persistent severe drought, including additional counties for state support.

Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that the total number of persons considered missing after the Texas Hill Country flooding has fallen to two. On Saturday, it was revealed that the previous count of 97 had been reduced to three, after the remainder had been confirmed safe.

Governor Greg Abbott blocked a previous attempt to ban THC from taking effect this legislative session after issuing an 11th-hour veto against Senate Bill 3.

Governor Abbott announces 2025 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame inductees, including pioneers in space, law, and business.

President Donald Trump is seeking to pick up at least four, potentially five, Texas congressional seats for Republicans in a midterm election cycle that ordinarily would favor the Democrats. Gov. Greg Abbott has obliged Trump by adding redistricting to a crowded special session that also includes disaster recovery and preparedness.

Texas isn’t the only state looking to make these changes. Alabama and Louisiana have both redistricted recently and are now in court after being accused of gerrymandering. If the lines in Texas are redrawn, Goidel said the most likely immediate outcome is a lawsuit that will then be taken to the Supreme Court.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts continue after the deadly floods in Central Texas as crews work to remove debris from roads and bridges. The governor said search parties still include many out-of-state volunteers and dog teams.