Abbott rejects Texas THC prohibition
Texas Governor Rejects Cannabis Ban, Sparking Division In a surprising last-minute decision, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) declined to fully ban recreational cannabis, a move backed by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (R), resulting in an unusual divide among state leaders. Just an hour before the deadline on Sunday, Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3 and called […]
Abbott deploys 5,000 National Guard in preparation for immigration protests
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced an increase in the state’s National Guard presence to support law enforcement ahead of a large protest scheduled for this weekend. This protest is in response to President Trump’s immigration policies. Abbott has issued multiple statements about unrest in Los Angeles, prompting Trump to deploy thousands of National Guard […]
Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to ensure order amid growing anti-ICE protests
Texas National Guard Deployment Ahead of Protests Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed National Guard troops across the state in anticipation of further protests against ICE. The announcement came via a post on X early Wednesday as demonstrations spread throughout Texas and other parts of the United States. In his post, Abbott emphasized, “The Texas […]
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook Reached Out to Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Urgent Effort to Halt Online Child Safety Legislation
Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly reached out to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as part of the company’s efforts to halt proposed state laws aimed at verifying user ages for app stores. Last week, Cook called Abbott to request modifications to the online child safety legislation. If those changes didn’t happen, he asked for a veto, […]
Tim Cook of Apple contacted Texas Governor Greg Abbott to advocate against the online child safety legislation.
Tim Cook Advocates Against Texas Online Child Safety Bill Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, reached out to Texas Governor Greg Abbott regarding an online child safety bill that’s currently being discussed in the state. Last week, Cook urged Abbott to consider changes to the proposed legislation. As reported by a source familiar with the matter, the […]
Texas: Governor Abbott Enacts School Choice Legislation
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has recently signed a significant bill aimed at creating a $1 billion voucher program. This initiative allows parents to utilize public funds to cover the tuition costs of their children’s private schools. Abbott, a Republican, formalized the legislation on Saturday. The new law emphasizes that families will no longer be restricted […]
Governor Abbott enacts school choice legislation in Texas
Austin (Nexstar) – On Saturday afternoon, Texas Governor Greg Abbott enacted Senate Bill 2, establishing a significant school selection program, supposedly the largest of its kind in the nation. After prior attempts fell short, Abbott saw this effort succeed amid accusations of pressure on Republican House members and a call from former President Donald Trump, […]
Texas Governor Abbott signs a $1 billion voucher initiative into law, marking a victory for school choice supporters.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed the School Choice Bill, which puts $1 billion into a voucher program. This initiative allows parents to spend public funds on tuition for private schools, marking a significant win for Republicans who have long advocated for school choice in Texas. Previous attempts to push similar legislation faced challenges, often […]
Abbott Enacts Texas School Choice Legislation
Texas Governor Signs School Choice Bill into Law On Saturday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott officially signed the School Choice Bill, marking a significant step after previous attempts to enact similar legislation in the state. Following a Texas Senate vote on April 24 that ended with a 19-12 result, the House made revisions to Senate Bill […]
Abbott threatens to cut San Marcos funding over Gaza ceasefire proposal
Texas cities could lose state funds for a Gaza ceasefire and a resolution calling for an arms embargo on Israel. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott wrote a letter to Mayor Jane Hewson, Mayor of San Marcos, warning the city council. With his letterAbbott noted that while the council was considering a resolution for a “permanent ceasefire […]