The Texas state Senate early Saturday signed off on a new congressional map, sending the legislation to Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to sign into law ahead of the 2026 midterms. The vote passed the upper

Republicans advanced the Texas redistricting plan, after weeks of Democrats breaking quorum, as the new map heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for signature.

The governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map that Democrats had delayed by leaving the state.

Texas Governor Abbott signed bills increasing penalties for human trafficking, with particular protections for children and disabled individuals.

Gov. Greg Abbott asked lawmakers to come up with new punishments for quorum-busters less than an hour after the House passed a redrawn congressional map.

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.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country have announced over $40 million in long-term flood relief funding efforts. “I have