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Gov. Greg Abbott’s options to force a redistricting vote are more limited than they appear
The Texas governor's court threat could take months to resolve — despite a fast-approaching redistricting deadline.
4 key takeaways from our investigation into Greg Abbott's Texas border grant spending
The Express-News and the Houston Chronicle pieced together the most detailed picture to date of spending under Greg Abbott's ...
Texas Democrats Leave State to Foil Republican Effort to Redraw State’s Congressional Districts
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott called a special session to redraw districts and gain five seats at the request of President ...
Greg Abbott issues update on Texas raising property taxes
In June Governor Abbott signed two bills that, if approved by Texan voters in November, would grant property tax cuts to many ...
Tricked-out trucks and office upgrades: Abbott's Operation Lone Star was a bonanza for Texas cities
Lone Star grants paid for pickups, office furniture, workout rooms and other items with little connection to border security.