Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the state has removed over 1.1 million names from its voter rolls since 2020, citing ineligibility. The removals were made after a comprehensive audit that identified noncitizens, deceased voters, and individuals who had moved out of state. The move has been met with criticism from some who argue it is an attempt to suppress voter turnout, particularly among minority groups.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order requiring public hospitals in the state to collect data on patients’ immigration statuses, arguing that the state should not be responsible for the medical costs of undocumented immigrants. The order directs the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to gather information on illegal immigrants who use public hospitals and report the healthcare costs to the state government. The new rule takes effect on November 1, and hospitals are required to inform patients that their immigration status will not affect their medical care.
A bitter runoff election is unfolding in North Texas’s Senate District 30, pitting the Republican Party’s establishment wing, supported by Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, against a coalition of grassroots activists. The battle centers on the candidacies of Brent Hagenbuch, a transportation executive backed by the establishment, and Jace Yarbrough, an attorney and conservative activist backed by tea party groups. Hagenbuch is facing accusations that he does not legally reside in the district and donated to a nonpartisan mayoral candidate supported by local Democrats. Yarbrough has criticized Hagenbuch as an “Austin swamp darling” out of touch with conservative values. The outcome could have implications for Lieutenant Governor Patrick’s influence within the Senate.
Texas state troopers and UT Austin police prevented a student protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza on Wednesday. The Palestine Solidarity Committee had planned to occupy the lawn outside Gregory Plaza, but law enforcement blocked their path. The protest came after Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized Ivy League universities for their support of the pro-Palestinian movement.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has endorsed Representative Tony Gonzales in his bid for a third term, praising his efforts to secure the border. The move comes amid a feud within the Republican Party, with Gonzales facing criticism from more conservative members over his comments about Matt Gaetz and Bob Good. Gaetz and Good have endorsed Gonzales’ opponent, Brandon Herrera, in the upcoming runoff election. Meanwhile, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing pressure from hardline conservatives to vacate his position over his support for aid to Ukraine.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has endorsed Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) in the upcoming primary runoff election, defending him from attacks by fellow Republicans. Gonzales had previously criticized two far-right members of the House Freedom Caucus, calling them ‘scumbags’ and accusing one of paying minors for sex. Despite not directly addressing the controversy, Abbott praised Gonzales’ efforts in Congress and urged Texans to support his re-election.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has challenged Ivy League institutions, stating that they are out of touch and complicit in fostering unrest. Abbott’s remarks come in response to ongoing pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, where over 100 students were detained after refusing to leave an encampment. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have also gained momentum in Houston, with local groups organizing events on campuses and in the city, and demanding an end to support for Israel. Abbott has accused Ivy League universities of being relics of the past, while groups like Houston DSA, Rice SJP, and others have expressed solidarity with Palestine and condemned Israeli violence.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sparked controversy at a conservative convention by advocating for school vouchers and targeting transgender individuals. Abbott criticized a male teacher who wore a dress to work, arguing that such behavior should not be normalized in schools. However, his comments conflict with the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that LGBTQ people are protected from employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Despite the constitutional implications, some conservatives support Abbott’s stance, including State Rep. Briscoe Cain and Texas GOP Chairman Matt Rinaldi.
