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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is facing backlash from Republicans after calling Texas Gov. Greg Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels." NBC News' Ryan Nobles has more on the criticisms and the response from both ...
From NBC News
Republicans have already begun running attack campaigns on who they deemed the new leader of the Democratic Party in an effort to portray the opposition party to President Donald Trump’s agenda as ou...
From Washington Examiner
Republicans are right that Abbott, who has used a wheelchair since a tragic accident in 1984 left him paralyzed, deserves respect for his resilience and achievement, not ridicule for his disability.
From Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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The race to fill a Texas congressional seat has candidates but no election date more than three weeks after Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death left a vacancy in a stronghold for Democrats, who are eager to cut into Republicans’ narrow U.
Texas Governor Abbott announces an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center for alleged discriminatory practices.
Gov. Greg Abbott has until the end of the day Friday to call a special election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District to get the race on the ballot for the May 3 election. If he doesn’t, the seat could stay vacant for months.
Texas flags are half-staff through sunset Friday to observe the death of former Railroad Commissioner of Texas, Carole Keeton.
Texas Governor Abbott reports Operation Lone Star's collaboration with the Trump Administration in combating border crime.
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A Democrat congresswoman from Texas has drawn criticism for mocking the Texas governor's disability during remarks over the weekend.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas officials’ claim that school funding is at an all-time high ignores inflation and temporary federal moneyA Tribune analysis also found the state’s share of the funds that schools receive per student significantly decreased in the last decade until recently.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Meade and Vaughn to Texas Transportation Commission, Terms Extend to 2031
Governor Abbott reappoints Meade and Vaughn to the Texas Transportation Commission, with terms ending 2031, to continue shaping transportation policies.