Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is requesting that the federal government reimburse his state more than $11.1 billion for taxpayer money spent on securing the southern border during former President Joe ...

In January, Texas commandeered a border town's park — once the site of ballgames and flea markets — and blocked the U.S. Border Patrol from freely entering the area. Shelby Park, in the border town ...

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As Beryl battered Texas Monday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick — who under Texas law has been Acting Governor since Friday — provided updates on emergency relief, the death toll and power outage ...

Texas House Democrats sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott urging him to declare a state of emergency and fund SNAP benefits for 3.5 million Texans who will lose food assistance in November due to ...

The move may deepen the tension between the state and federal governments. Texas is building a new military base for National Guard members deployed to the southern border in Eagle Pass, Texas-- ...

Texas businessman and Greg Abbott appointee Eddy Betancourt shot and killed at McAllen business. Police identify suspect ...

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott flouted federal orders Monday and announced that flags in the Lone Star State will be flown at full-staff for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next ...

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