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Gov. Abbott prohibits purchase of sweetened drinks, candy with SNAP benefits
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has received federal approval for a waiver that will restrict the use ...
Largest Texas newspaper rebukes Greg Abbott over redistricting "power grab"
"The lives of Texans come second to the desires of President Trump and his loyalists," the Houston Chronicle's editorial ...
4 key takeaways from our investigation into Greg Abbott's Texas border grant spending
The Express-News and the Houston Chronicle pieced together the most detailed picture to date of spending under Greg Abbott's ...
'Don't Mess With Democracy': Raja Krishnamoorthi Sends Warning To Greg Abbott Against Redistricting
In a press briefing on Monday, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sent a message to Texas Republicans and Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX ...
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'You Ought To Be Ashamed': Al Green Sounds Off On Greg Abbott, Calls Out Racist Gerrymandering In Texas During Press Conference
During his remarks at a press conference in Illinois today, Representative Al Green called out Greg Abbott's racist ...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker grants Texas Democrats refuge in Illinois, calls Abbott a 'coward'
Gov. Pritzker welcomed a group of Texas Democrats to Illinois after they fled their home state to stop a Republican redistricting effort. Find out more.
Texas State Representative Jolanda Jones Fires Back At Gov. Abbott Over Arrest Threats
Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones (D) fired back at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) over arrest threats as Democrats fled the state to avoid a vote on redistricting.
Tricked-out trucks and office upgrades: Abbott's Operation Lone Star was a bonanza for Texas cities
Lone Star grants paid for pickups, office furniture, workout rooms and other items with little connection to border security.