Gov. Greg Abbott, long a defender of states’ rights, embraces Trump’s push to expand presidential power

Defending Texas sovereignty has been central to Abbott’s political identity. Yet he has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing and deploying the National Guard.

By Zach Despart, the Texas Tribune and ProPublicaNovember 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Defending Texas sovereignty has been central to Abbott’s political identity. Yet he has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing and deploying the National Guard.

A member of the Texas National Guard strings wire along the Texas-Mexico border.

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Texas Guard troops deployed to Illinois to do nothing will reportedly return home soon

The troops have been idled at an Army Reserve center, and the first 30 days of the deployment reportedly cost taxpayers $3.5 million.

by Sanford Nowlin November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a Kingwood Tea Party event.

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Online boycott targets Texas-based companies over Gov. Abbott’s National Guard deployment

The boycott urges people upset about Abbott’s moves to withhold dollars from Texas-headquartered firms such as USAA, AT&T, American Airlines and Tesla.

by Sanford Nowlin October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaking at the grand opening of Buc-ee's travel center in Luling, Texas.

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Chicago mayor says Gov. Greg Abbott should ‘focus on Texas’ poverty instead of sending troops

‘The governor of Texas should be worrying about Texas,’ Mayor Brandon Johnson said. ‘Why he all up in my business?’

by Stephanie Koithan October 9, 2025October 10, 2025

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Trump orders deployment of Texas Guard troops to Illinois, Oregon

A judge temporarily blocked the Portland deployment, but Gov. Greg Abbott, a Trump ally, confirmed that he authorized Texas troops be sent to Illinois.

by Stephanie Koithan October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a public appearance.

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Gov. Greg Abbott denies allegation that Trump is deploying Texas National Guard to Illinois

Trump now appears to have walked back his claim, saying he instead wants to send the Guard to New Orleans.

by Stephanie Koithan September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, First Army Commander Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James and Illinois National Guard Deputy Assistant Adjutant General - Army Brig. Gen. Mark Jackson listen to Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs Acting Director Linda Chapa LaVia speak during the Gold Star Mothers Luncheon.

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker says Texas National Guard has been deployed to Illinois

‘We have reason to believe that the Trump administration has already begun staging the Texas National Guard for deployment in Illinois,’ Pritzker said Tuesday.

by Stephanie Koithan September 2, 2025September 3, 2025

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San Antonio FBI agents helping Sen. John Cornyn locate Texas House Democrats … he claims

Texas House Dems say “Come and take it.” It remains to be seen whether anyone can.

by Stephanie Koithan August 7, 2025August 20, 2025

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Illinois hotel where Texas Democrats are staying evacuated over bomb threat

GOP figures have escalated their rhetoric about the departed Democrats, who left Austin to halt a vote on a controversial redistricting plan.

by Sanford Nowlin August 6, 2025August 9, 2025

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Man who falsely said he was uncle of San Antonio police shooting victim Erik Cantu arrested for fraud

Jesse Jesus Salazar, 32, faces charges that he defrauded a Wisconsin police officer while buying a car from him.

by Michael Karlis January 26, 2023March 23, 2025

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Beto O’Rourke returned $1 million check from FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried

O’Rourke’s campaign said they gave the money back before the company’s scandals became widely public, because they were taken aback by such a large unsolicited donation.

by James Barragán, The Texas Tribune November 29, 2022March 2, 2025

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Why 18-year-olds can buy AR-15s in Texas but not handguns

This week’s massacre in Uvalde highlights disparities in how federal laws regulate rifles and handguns. The shooter bought two rifles days after his 18th birthday.

by Kiah Collier and Jeremy Schwartz, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica May 26, 2022August 5, 2025

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The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count

Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.

by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2022May 1, 2024

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Gov. Greg Abbott, long a defender of states’ rights, embraces Trump’s push to expand presidential power

Texas Guard troops deployed to Illinois to do nothing will reportedly return home soon

Online boycott targets Texas-based companies over Gov. Abbott’s National Guard deployment

Chicago mayor says Gov. Greg Abbott should ‘focus on Texas’ poverty instead of sending troops

Trump orders deployment of Texas Guard troops to Illinois, Oregon

Gov. Greg Abbott denies allegation that Trump is deploying Texas National Guard to Illinois

Illinois Gov. Pritzker says Texas National Guard has been deployed to Illinois

San Antonio FBI agents helping Sen. John Cornyn locate Texas House Democrats … he claims

Illinois hotel where Texas Democrats are staying evacuated over bomb threat

Man who falsely said he was uncle of San Antonio police shooting victim Erik Cantu arrested for fraud

Beto O’Rourke returned $1 million check from FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried

Why 18-year-olds can buy AR-15s in Texas but not handguns

The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count

Texas gets a failing grade on medical-marijuana advocacy group’s annual report card

Two separate suits filed against San Antonio doctor who performed abortion in violation of Texas law

San Antonio GOP Congressman Will Hurd Reaches Across the Aisle on Artificial Intelligence

A Lot of People Are Moving to Texas. This Map Shows Which States They’re Coming From