The administration rescinded its order for a spending review due to blowback. Republicans had not joined the chorus of critics, even though red states are heavily dependent on federal grants.

The address, setting his priorities for the Texas Legislature, will be broadcast on TV stations across the state.

After hours of testimony Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Education advanced Senate Bill 2, a school voucher bill, setting it up for a floor vote.

A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker. But some of his opponents believe

The Texas Senate Education Committee on Tuesday night voted to advance school voucher legislation for a full vote in the Senate after hours of public testimony largely focused on whether the proposal would live up to its promise of prioritizing low-income families and children with disabilities.

Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton had no comment on the pardon, which included dozens charged with hurting police.

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Governor Abbott is expected to lay out his plan for the current session of the Texas Legislature and other goals he hopes to achieve in the next year.

As the Trump administration steps up immigration enforcement, GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has sent a request to congressional leaders to be paid back for his Biden-era efforts.

Gov. Greg Abbott will outline his legislative priorities, which are likely to include private school vouchers and water infrastructure.