Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed a second interim attorney general ahead of Republican Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment on allegations of misconduct and crimes, the governor’s office announced Monday. Angela Colmenero will step in as the state’s top lawyer on an interim basis starting Friday while Mr. Paxton awaits a trial in the state Senate that could…
Texas Governor Names Second Interim Attorney General Ahead of Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Trial
July 11, 2023
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‘More to Come’: Abbott Announces Installation of Floating Border Barrier Along Rio Grande
Texas has started installing a water-based border barrier along the Rio Grande, Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott said on Saturday, as part of efforts to hinder illegal immigrants from crossing the southern border. “New marine barrier installation on the Rio Grande begins today,” Mr. Abbott stated on Twitter, along with a 15-second video showing dozens of…
Governor Abbott Calls Second Special Session Over Property Tax Reductions
June 28, 2023
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered lawmakers back to work for a second special session after they failed to pass legislation to reduce property taxes. “I called another special session to deliver on our promise to provide the largest property tax cut in Texas history. Hardworking Texans deserve lasting property tax cuts. When the House [and]…
New Texas Law: Drunk Drivers Financially Responsible for Children Whose Parents Are Killed
June 22, 2023
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Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that will require drunk drivers who kill a parent to pay child support. Earlier this month, Abbott signed House Bill 393 requiring drunk drivers convicted of intoxicated manslaughter to make restitution payments for the support of a child under 18 whose parent or guardian was killed in…
Texas to Deploy Chain of Buoys Across Rio Grande to Deter Illegal Immigrant Crossings
June 14, 2023
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Texas will soon deploy a long chain of large buoys in the middle of the Rio Grande to deter illegal immigrants from crossing the southern border. Gov. Greg Abbott said the first 1,000-foot floating barrier would be placed in the river at one of the crossing hot spots near Eagle Pass in Maverick County. Eagle…
Abbott to Deploy Floating Border Barrier in Rio Grande
June 9, 2023
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced a new strategy to deter illegal immigrants from crossing the southern border involving the deployment of a water-based barrier in the Rio Grande. During a press conference, Abbott shared his plans to deploy a floating barrier that stretches 1,000 feet in length. He described it as a man-made wall…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs a Law Making Ankle Monitor Tampering a Felony
June 7, 2023
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law eight public safety bills, including a bill that makes it a state jail felony for parolees or defendants to tamper with or remove their ankle monitor. On June 6, Abbott signed a variety of public safety bills enforcing stiffer penalties on aggravated assault, street racing, rogue district attorneys, violence…
Gov. Greg Abbott Threatens Special Session If Lawmakers Fail to Expand School Choice Bill
May 16, 2023
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Texas state lawmakers could be headed back to Austin this summer if they fail to pass school choice legislation for millions of students before the close of session on May 29, warned Gov. Greg Abbott. “Parents and their children deserve the time and effort this will take,” Abbott said in a statement posted on Twitter May 14….
[ATL:NOW] Texican Standoff: Border Surge Paused at Rio Grande by Texas Law Enforcement After Title 42 Ends—Todd Bensman
May 12, 2023
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Reporter Todd Bensman is one of the few journalists at America’s southern border in Texas, covering the mass migration crisis that has worsened since the lifting of Title 42—a Trump-era policy allowing U.S. authorities to swiftly expel illegal immigrants. “You cannot find a single Border Patrol agent anywhere in sight. They are pulled off of…
[PREMIERING 7:30 PM ET] Texican Standoff: Border Surge Paused at Rio Grande by Texas Law Enforcement After Title 42 Ends—Todd Bensman
May 12, 2023
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Reporter Todd Bensman is one of the few journalists at America’s southern border in Texas, covering the mass migration crisis that has worsened since the lifting of Title 42—a Trump-era policy allowing U.S. authorities to swiftly expel illegal immigrants. “You cannot find a single Border Patrol agent anywhere in sight. They are pulled off of…
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