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Abbott touts classroom cell phone ban, expanded online child protections in Amarillo
The laws prohibit personal communication devices in classrooms, including cell phones, smart watches, tablets and other devices ...
Greg Abbott issues update on Texas raising property taxes
In June Governor Abbott signed two bills that, if approved by Texan voters in November, would grant property tax cuts to many ...
Greg Abbott is pushing a new plan to lower property taxes: cap how much cities can spend
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named property tax cuts a priority in the special session, along with redistricting and flood relief.
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‘I Am Sick Of Him!’: Concerned Voters Put Texas Governor Greg Abbott On Blast During Beto O’Rourke In Wisconsin Town Hall
Concerned voters put Texas Governor Greg Abbott on blast during a fiery town hall event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin last night. The voters hammered Abbott for 'ruining Texas.' ...
Hearings in Texas on flooding response and redistricting are underway as the special session continues
In Kerr County, officials question the response to deadly flooding. Feedback on redistricting across the state has been overwhelmingly against the proposal.
Greg Abbott Sets Out Vision for Texas THC Regulation
On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on State Affairs passed a bill that would eliminate the majority of hemp products in Texas.
Texas flooding: Gov. Greg Abbott calls special legislative session for flood emergency planning
"We must ensure better preparation in the future," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement posted on social media.
‘King of Country’ George Strait Hosts $6.25M TX Flood Benefit With Gov. Abbott, Garth Brooks
George Strait hosted a concert to raise money for Texas flood victims, and some high-profile guests made a surprise ...
As reefer madness hits Texas Senate, Gov. Abbott must restore sanity | Opinion
Don’t let Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sink an entire industry — or other important legislation in lawmakers’ special session. | ...