In a rare move, Governor Greg Abbott recently endorsed a challenger in a statewide race over the incumbent.

Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a statewide disaster declaration to prevent the New World screwworm fly from reaching Texas.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott freezes new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies pending investigation into alleged program abuse and worker displacement.

Gov. Greg Abbott once again stepped up his tightening control of foreign workers in Texas by calling for an investigation into worker visas. Abbott directed all Texas state agencies and universities Tuesday, Jan. 27, to freeze new H-1B visa petitions and launch a review of the current H-1B visa program use.

Abbott raised almost $23 million from July through December, while his leading Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, brought in $1.3 million in the last 10 weeks of 2025.

The freeze affects new H-1B petitions at state agencies and public universities in one of the nation’s largest H-1B states.

Gov. Abbott orders state agencies to stop seeking H-1B visas—sparking debate over jobs, costs and worker shortages.

Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa seeks blue wave in El Paso visit.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency ahead of severe winter weather expected to affect most of the state.

Texas Governor Abbott issues a disaster declaration to prevent the potential spread of the New World Screwworm fly.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public institutions of higher education, citing concerns about abuse of the federal visa program and the need to prioritize jobs for Texas workers.

Gov. Abbott fired off a strongly worded letter to AG Ken Paxton, urging him to strip CAIR of its nonprofit status and eliminate its ability to operate in Texas.