Greg Abbott, Texas

Greg Abbott Wants Change to Texas Property Taxes
In the latest of his many attempts to curb Texas' high property taxes, Republican Governor Greg Abbott wants to give the state's homeowners the power to weigh in on every hike. It's a move that critics warn could have a dramatic impact on the funding for public services in the Lone Star State.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to set a high bar for local tax increases
Local officials, school advocates and tax policy experts said such a proposal could have dire impacts on basic services.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas agencies to cut DEI policies. Here's why.
With an executive order Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott again took aim at diversity, equity and inclusion programs, mirroring Trump's new federal policies.
Governor Abbott Proposes Voter Approval Requirement for Texas Property Tax Hikes
Gov. Abbott seeks a two-thirds voter approval for Texas tax hikes, impacting local government fiscal autonomy and potentially hindering services and developments.
Interview with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott - Texas: The Issue Is
The "Texas Trio" sat down for an interview with Texas Governor Greg Abbott to discuss numerous items including school vouchers, education, border security, and more.
Gov. Greg Abbott on the border, school vouchers and betting in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Gov. Greg Abbott offers Trump land, military bases and jail cells to support deportation
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott offered President Donald Trump land for more border wall, military bases to house federal authorities ...
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Vouchers, tax cuts, water and teacher pay top Gov. Abbott's State of the State address
Greg Abbott, in the middle of his third term with an eye on a ... Education was a running theme of the Republican ...
Abbott's call to fire teachers 'on the spot' over trans views is the latest in a fraying relationship
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has promised increased education funding while threatening teachers with discipline in an approach that rankles some educators.
Gov. Greg Abbott sets an agenda that could succeed, but the Capitol is a volatile place
Throughout his 10 years as governor, Abbott has experienced highs and lows in getting his agenda passed. Now, after a 2024 ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott backs Trump tariffs — warns Canada to be ‘careful’ about fighting back
The word of caution was delivered amid speculation that Trudeau would impose tariffs on only Republican US states as pushback against Trump’s long-awaited taxing program.
Greg Abbott names school vouchers and teacher pay as top priorities, while calling for end to 'DEI'
Greg Abbott named seven emergency items including property tax cuts, water infrastructure and restricting bail.
Texas will provide assets in Trump's border security fight, but Abbott says feds must pay
Here's why the Texas governor, who helped make border security a top issue in the 2024 election cycle, is heading back to ...
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Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief
Gov. Greg Abbott's speech sets a broad agenda for the Legislature, including a nuclear renaissance and a Texas Cyber Command.