Abbott entered 2026 with a staggering $105,737,180 cash on hand. The latest total contributions to the campaign sit at ...

Abbott backs Sheets over longtime commissioner, Sid Miller, citing integrity, rule of law and a zero tolerance stance on ...

While the GOP will still hold 218 seats in the House to the Democrats' 214, it means they can't afford to lose even two of ...

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s staff lined up appointment interviews with seven of the state’s top judges as he searched last fall ...

Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 134 counties and urged Texans to begin preparations immediately. The state’s ...

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for more than 125 counties in Texas ahead of this weekend's winter storm that ...

Harris County residents have yet to receive updated information about FEMA flood maps, leaving communities and the governing bodies who oversee infrastructure decisions at a standstill. If FEMA flood ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott praised Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller's challenger as a "true conservative champion." ...

Gov. Greg Abbott endorsed Nate Sheets for Texas agriculture commissioner in the 2026 GOP primary against incumbent and fellow statewide elected Republican Sid Miller.

The governor is Texas’ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and responding to crises. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and ...