Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is demanding a Houston-area school district to cut its ties with a Muslim youth sports event because of its ties to a group which he considers a terrorist organization.

Gov. Greg Abbott garners reelection endorsement from Borderland law enforcement agencies in a campaign stop Wednesday, Jan. 14.

The newest addition to the Texas State park system, Post Oak Ridge State Park, was unveiled by Texas Parks and Wildlife on Friday.

Abbott’s actions, however, have drawn rebuke from fellow governors, including at least one from his own party. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, told The New York Times that he was surprised Abbott sent Texas guard members to Illinois. “We believe in the federalist system — that’s states’ rights.

From left, House Speaker Dustin Burrows, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick hold a bill signing ceremony at the Texas Capitol on April 23, 2025 to create a Texas Department of Government Efficiency. With the federal government at a standstill and ...