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The Texas Tribune on MSNRiding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foes
The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to boot duly elected legislators from office.
Polling conducted by McLaughlin and Associates, which has worked for President Donald Trump, showed that Abbott saw a 5-point bump in approval after he opted to veto Senate Bill 3—the original legislation to prohibit THC in Texas—while Patrick's ratings dropped among voters who lean heavily Republican.
Critics say the governor is using relief dollars as leverage and political cover to push through President Trump's redistricting plan.
Texas has reached record employment levels with Governor Greg Abbott highlighting sustained job growth and the state's robust economy due to a favorable business environment and workforce productivity.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday tore into Rep. Jasmine Crockett and accused her of being “racist” after she argued that his redistricting plan would diminish the voting power of minority groups. The Republican governor appeared on Fox News Sunday and dismissed his fellow Texan lawmaker’s concerns about the proposal,
Texas' $51 billion property tax cut could save homeowners $500 a year-if voters approve it in November. But redistricting debate may drown it out.
The action by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott — at the request of President Donald Trump — to redraw Texas congressional districts to favor higher Republican populations is shameful. It is clearly done midterm to gain more Republican voters in the 2026 election. This is another attack on democracy.
The facility will have the capacity to produce 300 million sterile screwworm flies per week, tripling the current capacity to combat the New World screwworm threat.