The governor and the state’s legislative leaders are having what looks like an argument over money, but it’s really about who’s in charge in state government.
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State Government
Legislature Questions Abbott’s Budget Vetoes
Some of Gov. Greg Abbott’s line-item vetoes in the state budget might be invalid, the state’s Legislative Budget Board said in a letter sent Tuesday to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.
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Politics
Six-Digit Donations Fuel Abbott’s Eye-Popping Campaign Haul
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday disclosed his campaign’s finances, confirming a massive $8.3 million haul over nine days.
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Criminal Justice
Rookie Prison Guard is Killed Escorting Violent Inmate
A rookie Texas Department of Criminal Justice guard was beaten to death Wednesday at a northeast Texas prison as he was escorting an inmate, one with an extensive history of attempted escapes and previous beatings of prison personnel, from a day room to a cell.
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Economy
Abbott Won’t Detail Who’s Paying for Job Hunting Trips
Gov. Greg Abbott is in New York touting Texas and looking for jobs to poach. But he won’t give details on who’s paying for the trip, or similar jaunts planned to Mexico and Cuba later this year.
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Politics
Abbott’s Courtship Dovetails with Politics in New Hampshire
Gov. Greg Abbott’s appeals to New Hampshire business are proving mutually beneficial for him and Granite State Republicans. As Abbott seeks the jobs-snatching mantle of his predecessor, New Hampshire’s state GOP gets new ammunition against a Democratic governor.
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State Government
In First Session, Abbott Kept Drama at Bay
Gov. Greg Abbott, who took office in January as an enigma to even Capitol veterans, has ended his first session with a reputation as a thoughtful behind-the-scenes player with a less aggressive approach than his predecessor had.
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State Government
Abbott Wields Veto Pen in Final Days of Decision Period
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued 42 vetoes in the aftermath of the 84th legislative session.
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State Government
Abbott Signs Bill Decriminalizing Truancy
Students who skip school will no longer be sent to criminal court, facing fines and possible jail time, under legislation signed by Gov. Greg Abbott late Thursday. Truancy will be a civil offense.
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State Government
Abbott Signs Grand Jury Reform Legislation
Gov. Greg Abbott is officially getting rid of the state’s controversial “pick-a-pal” system, signing legislation reforming the selection of people who serve on grand juries in Texas.
