Greg Abbott

Organizers and local leaders say other private religious events have been held at publicly owned venues without issue — and that the canceled event at Epic Waters in Grand Prairie was targeted by politicians.

Her plan would cost $17 billion which would come from the rainy day fund. She said Abbott is hoarding money in that account that belongs to Texans.

Abbott on Tuesday announced the launch of the Texas Classroom Commission, made up of current and former teachers, to identify innovative solutions for student success and provide recommendations ahead of the next legislative session.

Compass Datacenters has donated $15 million for a new Ellis County animal shelter as the developer looks to build a new project in Red Oak. Pushback against data centers — even from the state's governors — has been growing.

Huffines, a former Republican state senator, is seeking a full term as the state’s top financial officer. He previously primaried Abbott from the right and was among the most conservative lawmakers in Austin.

Gov. Greg Abbott chose the former GOP lawmaker for the role last year, giving him the reins of Texas’ $1 billion school voucher rollout. Hancock was defeated in his bid for a full term in March.

The Supreme Court’s decision maintains birthright citizenship for future Texas-born children, leaving in place a constitutional guarantee with major implications for the state’s immigrant communities.

Texans are advised to stay informed and avoid driving through flooded areas.

Records, interviews with ex-Texas Funeral Service Commission staff and a recorded phone call between the agency's former executive director and an Abbott advisor show the governor's office wielded the funeral regulator to target the East Plano Islamic Center for political and religious reasons.

The governor said the PUCT and ERCOT must take steps to prevent the cost of data center infrastructure from being passed on to electricity customers.

Residents urged Grand Prairie leaders to explain the cancellation of a private Eid celebration at Epic Waters after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to withhold state funding from the city.

Nelson’s office oversees elections. Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.