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.

Governor Greg Abbott announces a $146 billion plan to improve Texas roads and reduce traffic congestion over the next 10 years, involving TxDOT and public input.

In a preview clip of Friday's "Ruthless" podcast," Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to create up to eight new seats for his party if Democratic state lawmakers don't return.

More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators left the state to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said they won't be able to wait out the redistricting push.

AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday added three new items to his agenda for the ongoing special session, including punishments for lawmakers who leave the state to block passage of future legislation. Abbott announced the new items about an hour after ...

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