Tag: Greg Abbott

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Issues Coordinated Response to Wildfires Burning Across the State

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on May 19 announced an ongoing coordinated response to help slow the spread of the multiple wildfires burning across the state. A total of nine wildfires continued to burn in central and West Texas as of May 19, including the Mesquite Heat Fire in Taylor County, about 170 miles west of Fort Worth,…


Texas Supreme Court Allows Child Abuse Investigations of Parents of Transgender Children

A Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state could continue to resume investigating parents for child abuse if they facilitate “gender-affirming” treatment for transgender children. A lower court judge reimplemented a temporary injunction in March, blocking Texas child abuse investigations of the families of transgender children. That prompted the state to file its case…


Republicans Demand Biden Admin Address Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage

Republicans are putting pressure on President Joe Biden after reports that baby formula was sent to illegal immigrant holding centers in Texas amid a nationwide shortage of the products. “Children are our most vulnerable, precious Texans and deserve to be put first. Yet, President Biden has turned a blind eye to parents across America who…


Texas Approves $495.3 Million for Border Security Operations

Texas has approved the transfer of $495.3 million to fund Operation Lone Star and critical border operations at other state agencies, the governor’s office announced Friday. “This funding will address immediate border security needs while future funding needed to protect Texans continues to be evaluated,” according to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office. The vast majority of the funds—$465.3…


Texas Governor Wants Elon Musk to Bring Twitter Near Tesla, SpaceX in His State

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday threw at Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk an idea to shift Twitter Inc. headquarters to the second-largest U.S. state, where the billionaire entrepreneur’s other companies are already based. What Happened The 64-year-old Texas governor sent out a request on the microblogging site and tagged Musk in the post. .@elonmusk. Bring Twitter…


Body of Missing Texas Guardsman Bishop Evans Found: Officials

A 22-year-old man from Arlington, Texas, has been identified as the National Guard soldier who went missing and died while attempting to rescue illegal immigrants who may have been drowning in the Rio Grande. The Texas Military Department confirmed Specialist Bishop E. Evans went missing following his efforts to rescue the illegal aliens on April…


Body of Missing Texas Guardsman Bishop Evans Recovered: Officials

The body of the Texas National Guard soldier who went missing and died while attempting to rescue illegal immigrants who may have been drowning in the Rio Grande has been found and recovered, officials said on April 25. The man, identified by Texas Military Department officials as Specialist Bishop E. Evans, 22, of Arlington, went…


Authorities Identify Texas National Guard Soldier Who Went Missing at the Border

A 22-year-old man from Arlington, Texas, has been identified as the National Guard soldier who went missing while attempting to rescue illegal immigrants who may have been drowning in the Rio Grande. The Texas Military Department confirmed Specialist Bishop E. Evans went missing following his efforts to rescue the illegal aliens on April 22. Evans…


Texas Gov. Suggests Sending Illegal Immigrants to Biden’s Home State

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott suggested Monday that his office may transport illegal immigrants picked up along the U.S.-Mexico border to Delaware, President Joe Biden’s home state. In recent days, Abbott has authorized sending seven buses with unlawful immigrants from his state to Washington. “This busing process is going to continue. I want you and the…


Capitol Report (April 18): Judge revokes CDC Mask Mandate on Airplanes

The sixth bus of illegal immigrants arrived in Washington from Texas. Earlier this month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott started sending these buses of illegal immigrants to Washington, drawing both praise and condemnation from different groups. Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs visited the border with a group of nearly 50 GOP lawmakers. We’ll tell you what they…