Greg Abbott

The governor quietly directed heads of state agencies to phase out hybrid-work schedules. It's unclear whether there's a hard deadline or if agencies could permit some workers to continue to work remotely.

L'Oreal Stepney got emotional Thursday during a tense exchange with Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) over considerations of diversity equity and inclusion in the board’s hiring practices.

The governor touted Texas’ strong economy in his State of the State address Sunday, where he also laid out priorities he wants lawmakers to focus on in the months ahead. These include creating a school voucher-like program and lowering property taxes.

The governor will declare his “emergency items” for the ongoing 2025 Texas legislative session. In the session’s first 60 days, lawmakers are only allowed to pass legislation related to these items.

Prosecutors say the former Army sergeant, who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting a Black Lives Matter protester, endangered bystanders. He now faces a deadly conduct charge.

The state has vowed to assist the president in his efforts to revamp immigration. But Texas' biggest cities and school districts are more reluctant to help.

Several members of the Texas Legislature are expressing their support after Gov. Greg Abbott asked the federal government to reimburse Texas for money it spent securing the border during the Biden administration.

The biggest thing to watch on day one of Texas’ 89th Legislative Session? Who the Texas House of Representatives chooses to be the next House speaker.

Texas officials on Wednesday outlined preparations for the winter storm set to hit much of the state this week.

As the Texas Legislature prepares to return in January, the battle between two Republicans for the powerful role of House speaker is underscoring divisions within the party.