Poll Says Matthew McConaughey Would Crush O'Rourke in Contest for TX Governor
A new poll found that Texans overwhelmingly prefer Matthew McConaughey over Beto O'Rourke if the actor decides to run for governor.
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Beto O'Rourke Doubles Down on Pledge to Seize Guns During Appearance on CNN
O'Rourke made the comments Sunday when asked about his past pledges to seize guns from law-abiding Americans.
Abbott Has 2 Word Response After O'Rourke Announces 2022 Bid for Texas Governor
“Defund the police, kill good paying oil and gas jobs, allow chaotic open border policies, support the failing Biden agenda, impose socialism, take your guns.”
Abbott Invites Veterans to State Capitol After City Cancels Parade: 'We Celebrate Our Nation'
Abbott issued a statement on Tuesday to voice his concern over the canceled event and invited veterans to join him at the Texas Capitol.
Abbott: Parents Are 'Becoming Increasingly Alarmed' About Content in Public School Libraries
“The most flagrant examples include clearly pornographic images and substance that have no place in the Texas public education system.”
Texas Senators Blast Biden Admin over Denial of Border Crisis: 'It Is a Federal Responsibility'
The letter came after the Biden administration denied a request by Gov. Greg Abbott last month to provide an emergency declaration.
Psaki Accuses GOP Governors of 'Putting Politics Ahead of Public Health'
“Every leader should be focused on support steps to save lives and end the pandemic.”
GOP Gov. Abbott Bans Vaccine Mandates by 'Any Entity' in Texas
There is a fine for any “failure to comply with” the executive order.
Federal Judge Temporarily Bars Texas From Enforcing Controversial Abortion Law
“This Court will not sanction one more day of this offensive deprivation of such an important right.”
11 GOP Governors Take Matters Into Their Own Hands, Head to Border to Address Escalating Crisis
The announcement comes after 18 Republican governors sent a letter last month to President Joe Biden to address the border crisis.
Texas Preparing for What Will Likely Be the Largest Migrant Border Surge in US History
Migrants planning to waltz across the border will have Texas law enforcement and troops waiting for them, according to state officials.
Texas Announces Full 2020 Election Audit in 4 Counties, Angering Democrats
Former President Donald Trump had pushed for an audit, saying, 'Texans know voting fraud occurred in some of their counties.'
Abbott Signs New Bill Into Law Adding More Abortion Restrictions
“It will reportedly go into effect in December.”
Gov. Abbott Goes Rogue, Dispatches Texas State Troopers and National Guard To Secure the Border
As the Biden administration fails to respond to the border crisis in Texas, the state's governor, Greg Abbott, takes over.
Texas Set To Finalize Plan To Build 700 Miles of Wall at Southern Border
Only about 150 miles of the state's 1,000-plus mile border with Mexico reportedly have a 'substantive barrier.' Texas aims to change that.
'Disgusting': AOC Tears Into Abbott for Comments on Abortion Law
“So you don’t have six weeks.”
Abbott Responds To Question About Lack of Rape, Incest Exception in Abortion Law
“It doesn’t require that at all because it provides at least six weeks for a person to be able to get an abortion.”
Abbott Signs Controversial Elections Bill, Declares 'Election Integrity Is Now Law' in Texas
“The law does however make it harder for fraudulent votes to be cast.”
Texas Border Wall Donations Grow To $54 Million as Construction Begins
'The State of Texas is working collaboratively with communities impacted by the border crisis,' the update said.
Texas Removes Pro-Transgender Webpage From Family Protective Services Domain, Review Underway
A conservative challenger to Greg Abbott blamed the existence of a state-run transgender youth website on the GOP governor.