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Gov. Abbott wants to stop ‘squatters.’ So, Texas lawmakers proposed bills speeding up evictions.
These bills would impact renters, not just squatters who never had a right to be on the property in the first place. Senate ...
Texas creates its own version of DOGE as Gov. Greg Abbott says regulatory environment is 'too burdensome'
Texas has created its own version of DOGE that is intended to slash regulations and get rid of some rules that are too ...
More than 31,000 undocumented patients sought medical care in Texas in November, state data shows
More than 31,000 undocumented people sought medical care in Texas in November 2024 after an executive order by Gov. Greg ...
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Abbott signs first bill of session into law, creating a Texas DOGE
The first bill to reach Abbott’s desk this session creates a regulation-cutting state agency under the purview of the ...
State now has ‘Texas-style’ DOGE office with first bill signed by Greg Abbott this session
A new state agency dedicated to simplifying and streamlining Texas government statutes and business regulations was ...
Texas Lottery executive director resigns amid multiple investigations
The Texas Lottery Commission explained what lottery couriers are after the agency's executive director resigned earlier this ...
Gov. Greg Abbott expands Texas border wall in new deal with Laredo, even as crossings plummet
Even as border crossings drop, Gov. Greg Abbott continues to build more border walls, now targeting Laredo, a city that has ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags flown at half-staff to honor Pope Francis
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered flags in Texas immediately lowered to half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, who ...