The Texas governor said the additional troops will work alongside federal border agents as part of Trump's efforts to seize the offensive.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered 400 soldiers Monday to the Rio Grande Valley, escalating efforts to secure the state’s border with Mexico as President Donald Trump sends military
Gov. Greg Abbott will outline his legislative priorities, which are likely to include private school vouchers and water infrastructure.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was called out by the state's largest newspaper over his recent comments related to DEI in higher education.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott seeks $11.1 billion from the federal government for the state's border security expenses.
SAN ANTONIO — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sunday that DPS operations are expected to expand within the coming days. Abbott posted that Texas DPS troopers and special agents have been deployed to assist President Trump's Homeland Security Investigations in "targeting and removing illegal immigrants."
In a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, the governor blamed previous border security policy for leaving Texas “defenseless,” forcing state officials to spend billions.
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott asked Congress to reimburse the state for billions of dollars in Texas taxpayer money spent on border security during former President Joe Biden’s administration. In letters Thursday to congressional leaders and the state delegation, Abbott requested more than $11 billion from Washington.
The new president said he would designate drug cartels terrorists and send troops to the southern border to repel an “invasion," even as crossings are at a low.
Texas reports record-high employment numbers, with a labor force of 15.5 million and 14,922,200 Texans working.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants Congress to reimburse Texas for more than $11 billion spent on border security during the Biden administration.
Texas passed a DEI ban at the state’s public universities. Now Abbott wants the state to stop funding diversity programs in K-12 schools.