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Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas and border security

Texas Gov. Abbott asks government to reimburse state for $11B spent to secure southern border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the federal government to reimburse his state for the more than $11 billion of taxpayer money it has spent on border security over the past four years.

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Texas Republicans in Congress back Abbott's request to reimburse the state $11 billion spent to secure the border

Texas Republicans in Congress are supporting Governor Greg Abbott's plea for the state to be paid back billions of dollars for its efforts to prevent illegal immigration. U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw,

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Greg Abbott seeks $11 billion in federal reimbursements for border security

In a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, the governor blamed previous border security policy for leaving Texas “defenseless,” forcing state officials to spend billions.

Texas Senate, Education Savings Account Program

Texas Standard · 2h

Texas Senate proposes extensive school voucher-like program with $1 billion price tag

Under SB 2, families enrolling their children in private school would receive $10,000 per year, or $11,500 if the student has a disability, through what’s called an education savings account. Supporters say it would be “the largest day one ESA program in the nation.

FOX 7 Austin on MSN · 1h

Texas border, school vouchers and a possible THC ban: TWITP

FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the top stories in Texas politics from this week.

CBS Texas on MSN · 1h

Texas school choice takes center stage with Senate bill for Education Savings Account Program

The first glimpse of Texas' Education Savings Account Program, a major legislative priority for Governor Greg Abbott, has emerged, sparking debate across the political spectrum. According to the bill filed by nine senators in the Texas Senate,

Ken Paxton, State Bar of Texas and electoral college

KRIV · 3h

Texas Bar drops case against AG Ken Paxton over election interference claims

The State Bar of Texas will not mover forward with it's case against Attorney General Ken Paxton after the Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of the assistant attorney general in a similar case last month.

YAHOO!News · 1d

Texas State Bar drops lawsuit over Attorney General Ken Paxton's 2020 election challenge

The ethics commission of the State Bar of Texas had sued Paxton for making dishonest claims of election fraud in a 2020 challenge to Biden's victory.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Texas State Bar seeks to dismiss its lawsuit against Ken Paxton for challenging 2020 presidential election

The state bar had sought to sanction Paxton, which could have carried a punishment ranging from a private reprimand to disbarment.

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Watch top Texas business and political leaders discuss the state’s future under Donald Trump

Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, business leaders and Texans tabbed for President Donald Trump’s cabinet gathered in ...

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Battle of the bobcats breaks out at Texas state park

A park ranger witnessed an all-out animal brawl at a Texas state park this week. While driving through Palo Duro Canyon State ...

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Greg Abbott's Threat Rebuked by Largest Texas Newspaper: 'Demagogic'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott was called out by the state's largest newspaper over his recent comments related to DEI in higher ...

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Texas Agriculture Commissioner: With bird flu, state is ‘doing it right’

Bird flu is behind rising egg prices nationwide, as growers cull flocks to contain the virus, according to Texas A&M AgriLife ...

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Texas Homeowners Now Required to Verify Homestead Exemptions Every Five Years

Texas law now requires homeowners to verify homestead exemptions every five years to maintain property tax breaks.

Report: Texas Longhorns Interview Ohio State Buckeyes Coach

The Texas Longhorns are reportedly looking to make some additions to the coaching staff early in the 2025 offseason.

Texas State vs. Louisiana Picks, Odds and Prediction – January 23

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Some local officials in Texas cheer Trump’s immigration crackdown, others sound cautious note

The Trump administration this week threatened local officials with prosecution if they interfere with its planned immigration ...

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Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas and border security

Texas Senate, Education Savings Account Program

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