Abbott Appoints Howden as Secretary of State
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he was appointing Robert Howden to serve as the next Texas Secretary of State. Howden succeeds Jane Nelson, who is stepping down after serving three and a half years in the role. In addition to serving as the State’s Chief Elections Officer, the Secretary of State handles business filings […]
Abbott Seeks Border Security Reimbursement from DHS
Earlier this week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott formally submitted documentation to the Department of Homeland Security to obtain reimbursement for over $10 billion in border security expenses incurred by Texas taxpayers during the Biden administration. “In March 2021, I launched Operation Lone Star to fill in the dangerous gaps created by the Biden Administration’s refusal […]
2026 Texas GOP Convention Recap
Over 4,000 Texas Republicans assembled at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston late last week for the Republican Party of Texas State Convention. Delegates heard messages of unity from elected leaders, elected new Party leadership, and voted on the Party’s rules, platform, and legislative priorities for the next two years. Here are a […]
Abbott Unveils Public Safety Agenda
Pledging to “protect communities, not criminals,” Governor Greg Abbott recently unveiled his public safety agenda for the next legislative session. Joined by law enforcement leaders and Republican lawmakers, Abbott has held events recently in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Arlington to tout his public safety agenda. Abbott’s public safety priorities for the upcoming legislative session include new […]
Abbott Releases “Report to the People of Texas”
Governor Greg Abbott has released his 2026 “Report to the People of Texas”, highlighting victories during the 89thLegislative Session and progress on his policy priorities. The report is released in years when the Texas Legislature does not meet, and the Governor gives no State of the State address. “Texas is the land of opportunity,” said Governor […]
Abbott Vows to Ax Cesar Chavez Day
In the wake of recent reporting from the New York Times, which revealed leftist labor icon Cesar Chavez as a serial sexual predator and pedophile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott called on state agency heads not to observe an optional state holiday honoring Chavez and vowed to have it eliminated from state law. “The State of Texas […]
Abbott Freezes H-1B Use by State Agencies
Earlier today, Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive to all Texas state agency heads to freeze H-1B visa petitions. The H-1B visa program is designed to allow American employers to hire foreign workers temporarily in specialized fields where there is a shortage of American workers. However, recent reports indicate that some employers have abused the […]
Abbott Proposes Statewide Prosecutor to Mitigate Leftist DAs
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has voiced his support for creating a new prosecutorial office with statewide jurisdiction to address the failure of some Texas District Attorneys to prosecute dangerous criminals. “I am calling for legislation that creates a Chief State Prosecutor to actually prosecute criminals like this that DAs in places like Austin refuse to […]
Abbott Takes Aim at Radical Islam
In a series of actions last week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott reinforced his commitment to combating radical Islam within Texas. On November 18, Abbott issued a formal proclamation declaring the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as Foreign Terrorist organizations. By issuing this proclamation, these organizations are now prohibited from purchasing or acquiring […]
Trump Endorses Abbott for Re-Election
President Donald Trump endorsed Governor Greg Abbott in a Truth Social post on Tuesday, as Abbott embarks on a re-election campaign for a fourth term as Governor. “Greg Abbott is the strong and highly respected Governor of Texas, a State I love and WON BIG three times, including with 6.4 Million Votes in 2024 (The most Votes […]