Abbott Signs Law Allowing Texas to Arrest Migrants, Setting Up …
Dec 18, 2023 · Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday escalated his challenge of President Biden’s border policies by signing a measure that allows Texas law enforcement officials to arrest migrants who enter the state ...
Abbott Signs Bill Banning Transgender Care for Minors in Texas
Jun 3, 2023 · Greg Abbott, the Republican governor of Texas, signed a bill on Friday to ban hormone and puberty blocking treatments, as well as surgeries, for transgender minors.
Abbott Signs Texas Election Law, Ending a Fierce Voting Rights Battle
Sep 7, 2021 · Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas on Tuesday signed a sweeping bill overhauling the state’s elections, capping a dramatic, monthslong national saga over voting rights with a new Republican-led law that ...
Near-Complete Ban on Abortion Is Signed Into Law in Texas
May 19, 2021 · Gov. Greg Abbott signed one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion measures, banning it after six weeks of pregnancy, as Texas lawmakers take a hard-right approach to major issues.
Gov. Greg Abbott Orders Texas State Police to Return Migrants to …
Jul 7, 2022 · HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday ordered the Texas National Guard and the state police to begin apprehending migrants who illegally cross the border from Mexico and taking them back to ...
Texas Has Bused 50,000 Migrants. Now Abbott Wants Them …
Oct 18, 2023 · A year and a half after Gov. Greg Abbott began busing newly arrived migrants from Texas to large Democratic cities whose leaders had pledged to provide sanctuary, the state has now sent more than ...
Texas Governor Signs Near-Complete Ban on Abortion
May 20, 2021 · Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas signed one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion measures on Wednesday, banning the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
Gov. Abbott Has Made Immigration Central to His Re-Election …
Jun 27, 2022 · Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, facing re-election for a third term in November, has positioned himself as the defender of the country from migrants, making his aggressive stance on unauthorized ...
Abbott Threatens to Declare an ‘Invasion’ as Migrant Numbers Climb
Apr 30, 2022 · Abbott Threatens to Declare an ‘Invasion’ as Migrant Numbers Climb. Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has pursued an expensive and unusual effort to harden the border. But after a year, there is ...
Justice Dept. Warns Abbott: Rescind Migrant Order or Be Sued
Jul 29, 2021 · The Biden administration took aim on Thursday at a crackdown by Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas on transportation for migrants, warning him to rescind his new executive order or be sued.