Tag: Greg Abbott

Texas Governor Sends ‘Steel Wall’ of Cars to Block Illegal Immigrants at Border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he directed hundreds of state Department of Public Safety vehicles to create a “steel wall” to block illegal immigrants—mostly Haitians—from crossing into the United States. During an interview with Fox News, the Republican governor said the vehicle wall prevented people from illegally “walking into the state of Texas.” In photos taken…


Texas Gov. Abbott Signs New Law Further Restricting Abortions in the State

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed a bill, which adds more limits and raises criminal penalties for the use of abortion-inducing medication, that goes into effect in three months. The signing of the measure—Senate Bill 4—comes a few weeks after Abbott, a Republican, signed a bill to implement Senate Bill 8, which prohibits abortions…


New Texas Law Requires Cash Bail for Suspects Accused of Violent Crimes

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law Monday that requires cash bail for suspects who allegedly committed violent crimes. The measure, Senate Bill 6, was passed in the Texas House and Senate last month following a delay that was triggered by dozens of House Democrats fleeing the state to deny Republicans quorum over…


Tropical Storm Nicholas Threatens Gulf Coast With Heavy Rain

HOUSTON—Tropical Storm Nicholas strengthened just off the Gulf Coast and could blow ashore in Texas as a hurricane Monday as it brings heavy rain and floods to coastal areas from Mexico to storm-battered Louisiana. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami said top sustained winds reached 60 mph (95 kph). It was traveling north-northwest…


Texas Governor Signs Election Reform Bill Into Law

The Republican governor of Texas on Tuesday signed an election reform bill into law that supporters say helps close loopholes in the election system while making it easier for people to cast their votes. Texas Senate Bill 1 (pdf) expands the number of hours Texans have to go to polls and forces employers to let…


Texas Governor Issues Order Maintaining Ban on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order maintaining the state’s prohibition of COVID-19 vaccine mandates by any government entity, regardless of a vaccine’s approval status with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Republican governor also said he was adding the issue of vaccine mandates to the Special Session agenda. Wednesday’s executive…


Texas Governor Maintains Ban on COVID Vaccine Mandates Regardless of a Vaccine’s Approval Status

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order maintaining the state’s prohibition of COVID-19 vaccine mandates by any government entity, regardless of a vaccine’s approval status with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Republican governor also said he was adding the issue of vaccine mandates to the Special Session agenda. Wednesday’s executive…


Texas Governor Issues Order to Maintain Ban on COVID Vaccine Mandates Regardless of FDA Approval Status

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order maintaining the state’s prohibition of COVID-19 vaccine mandates by any government entity, regardless of a vaccine’s approval status with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Republican governor also said he was adding the issue of vaccine mandates to the Special Session agenda. Wednesday’s executive…


Texas Governor Abbott Tests Negative for COVID-19 After ‘Brief and Mild’ Infection

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, whose state is engulfed in a fourth COVID surge, said he tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday after having a “brief and mild” bout with the infection this week. In video posted on Twitter, the Republican governor, whose office announced four days ago that he had tested positive for the virus…


Texas Gov. Abbott Tests Negative for COVID-19 After ‘Brief and Mild’ Infection

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, whose state is engulfed in a fourth COVID surge, said he tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday after having a “brief and mild” bout with the infection this week. In video posted on Twitter, the Republican governor, whose office announced four days ago that he had tested positive for the virus…