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Greg Abbott issues update on Texas raising property taxes
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has spoken out against a move by the Austin City Council that could see the maximum property tax ...
Abbott touts classroom cell phone ban, expanded online child protections in Amarillo
The laws prohibit personal communication devices in classrooms, including cell phones, smart watches, tablets and other devices ...
Greg Abbott is pushing a new plan to lower property taxes: cap how much cities can spend
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named property tax cuts a priority in the special session, along with redistricting and flood relief.
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‘I Am Sick Of Him!’: Concerned Voters Put Texas Governor Greg Abbott On Blast During Beto O’Rourke In Wisconsin Town Hall
Concerned voters put Texas Governor Greg Abbott on blast during a fiery town hall event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin last night. The voters hammered Abbott for 'ruining Texas.' ...
As reefer madness hits Texas Senate, Gov. Abbott must restore sanity | Opinion
Don’t let Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sink an entire industry — or other important legislation in lawmakers’ special session. | ...
Greg Abbott Sets Out Vision for Texas THC Regulation
On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on State Affairs passed a bill that would eliminate the majority of hemp products in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 28 bills after the 2025 Texas legislative session. Here's why
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 28 bills this session, including a hemp ban. Six will be reconsidered in a July special session ...
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Greg Abbott has $86 million. Texas Democrats don't have a candidate. Here's why | Opinion
Experts say the Texas governor is a "campaign juggernaut" with a "wall of cash." Meanwhile, top Democrats all want to run for Senate. | Opinion ...
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How a rural Texas sheriff became a poster child for serving Trump’s immigration goals
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