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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to run for a fourth term

In a speech unveiling his run, Abbott promised to keep Texas red and save it from ‘far-left, progressive insanity.’

by Stephanie Koithan November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

In a speech unveiling his run, Abbott promised to keep Texas red and save it from ‘far-left, progressive insanity.’

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National Guard troops were dispatched to famous Texas ranches with private security as part of border mission

The revelation raises more questions about the use of National Guard troops, who have decried the mission as pointless.

by James Barragán, The Texas Tribune March 16, 2022August 17, 2023

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Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke easily win gubernatorial primaries, setting up November race

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune March 1, 2022August 17, 2023

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A Rick Perry — no, not that Rick Perry — files to run for Texas governor

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune December 13, 2021August 3, 2023

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How far can Texas Democrats take the quorum break?

by Justin Miller, The Texas Observer July 24, 2021August 17, 2023

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Analysis: Texas failed in a storm, again. Will we be ready next time?

by Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune February 22, 2021August 17, 2023

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Rick Perry saying Texans prefer blackouts to regulations is only his latest dumbass remark

by Sanford Nowlin February 18, 2021December 1, 2024

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Republican lawmakers push to make Texas’ anti-abortion laws among the most restrictive in the nation

by Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune February 1, 2021September 19, 2024

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$1.7M for George Strait, six-figure bonuses: Months later, a lawsuit forced Texas to release details on inaugural spending

Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune, and Jay Root, Houston ChronicleDecember 17, 2020June 19, 2024

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Once accused of cheating in an election by Donald Trump, Ted Cruz is now a leading voice casting doubt on 2020’s results

Kelsey Carolan, The Texas TribuneDecember 11, 2020August 17, 2023

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After backing away from Trump in media interview, Cornyn and ally sing a different tune on the road

Sanford NowlinOctober 29, 2020August 17, 2023

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Abbott Shares Plan to Reopen Texas Economy, but Critics Say He’s Playing Politics, Moving Too Fast

Sanford NowlinApril 17, 2020August 3, 2023

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Texas Republican Donor Among Trump’s Recent Flurry of Pardons

Sanford NowlinFebruary 19, 2020August 17, 2023

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Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Says Trump Is God’s ‘Chosen One’

Sanford NowlinNovember 25, 2019April 21, 2025

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U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro Says Rick Perry Should Be Investigated Over Ukraine Energy Dealings

Sanford NowlinNovember 22, 2019August 17, 2023

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As Trump Impeachment Hearings Go Public, Previous Transcripts Shed Light on Roles Texas Lawmakers May Play

Abby Livingston, The Texas TribuneNovember 13, 2019August 3, 2023

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Gov. Greg Abbott Is Likely to Follow Examples of Prior Republican Texas Governors and Let Rodney Reed Die

Sanford NowlinNovember 12, 2019August 17, 2023

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Report: Two of Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s Political Backers Won ‘Potentially Lucrative’ Ukraine Oil and Gas Deal

Sanford NowlinNovember 12, 2019May 8, 2025

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ICYMI, Rick Perry Fell for That Instagram Hoax and Tried to Play It Off

Sarah MartinezAugust 22, 2019June 5, 2022

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Will Texas’ Booming Economy Swing the State to the Left? This GOP Operative Thinks So

Sanford NowlinSeptember 7, 2018August 17, 2023