Former Secretary of State David Whitley back at Gov. Greg Abbott's office
Whitley had resigned as secretary of state just before he would have been kicked out of office without a confirmation vote. Full Story
The latest Governor's Office news from The Texas Tribune.
Whitley had resigned as secretary of state just before he would have been kicked out of office without a confirmation vote. Full Story
As the Texas Legislature digs into the busiest half of the session, early harmony is giving way to difference and debate. The House and Senate are easing into their traditional roles — as rivals. Full Story
Abbott discussed his agenda for the 86th legislative session during an interview Tuesday with The Texas Tribune. Full Story
A report by the Commission to Rebuild Texas says there is an urgent need to "future-proof" the Gulf Coast. Full Story
Gov. Greg Abbott, the heavy favorite in his re-election race, is spending the early voting period traveling the state to help down-ballot Republicans. Full Story
The family describes Abbott's visit to the hospital after the shooting, and how the governor's success after being paralyzed gave the family hope. Full Story
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic challenger, Lupe Valdez, held their first and only debate Friday night in Austin. Full Story
Lupe Valdez, the Democratic nominee for governor, has agreed to debate Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 28 in Austin. Full Story
Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled a Sept. 18 special election runoff for Senate District 19. Full Story
Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted and then deleted a fake quote from Winston Churchill on Tuesday. Asked about it afterward, he used it to criticize the anti-fascist activists known as antifa. Full Story
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez has agreed to debate Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 8 in Houston. A week ago, Abbott committed to a different debate — on Sept. 28 in Austin. Full Story
Abbott, who is seeking a second term, has $28.9 million in the bank — or 130 times Valdez's balance. Full Story
Gov. Greg Abbott's campaign described the buy as the first investment in a fall ad blitz. His latest campaign finance report also showed he had nearly $30 million in his campaign fund as of last month. Full Story
Gov. Greg Abbott, continuing a quiet project started by his predecessor, is making his office more powerful — at the Texas Legislature's expense. Full Story
Gov. Greg Abbott has accepted an invitation from Nexstar Media Group to debate his Democratic challenger, Lupe Valdez, on Sept. 28 in Austin. Full Story
Texas has traditionally had a weak governor's office. But Abbott's request could give him more say in how agencies operate. Full Story
"This disgraceful condition must end; and it can only end with action by Congress to reform the broken immigration system," Abbott wrote in a letter to all members of the Texas delegation. Full Story
The plan includes new gun laws, training for school officials and an app. Full Story
In an interview Sunday, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee accused Abbott of "trying to find favor" with Trump, particularly on issues related to the border. "He’s just following in Trump’s footsteps," she said. Full Story
The contestants in a handful of the most competitive general election races in Texas weren't in place until this week, when Tuesday's runoffs determined who'll run in November. Full Story