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Gov. Greg Abbott ignored dysfunction at the Texas Funeral Service Commission, lawyer says
Counsel agrees with concerns raised by former executive director, who allegedly a "rot" permeated reform efforts ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rules
The decision, stemming from a 2022 lawsuit, narrows the public’s legal options to challenge Texas officials under the state’s ...
Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton can withhold Uvalde, Jan. 6-related records, Texas Supreme Court rules
Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton cannot be compelled by a district court to turn over communications related ...
Can you still play the Texas lottery? Here's what the changes under the new law means
The new law transfers oversight of the Texas Lottery is being transferred from the now-defunct Texas Lottery Commission to ...
Texas parents sue state, school districts after Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
The Ten Commandments laws are among efforts, mainly in conservative-led states, to insert religion into public schools.
The power of the pen: Gov. Greg Abbott signed more than 1,100 new laws. He killed 26
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed more than 1,100 bills that were passed in the 2025 legislative session. He vetoed just 26.
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Gov. Abbott slashes summer lunch program for low-income children from state budget
Gov. Greg Abbott has cut a $60 million provision in the state budget that would allow Texas to enter a federal summer lunch ...