Gov. Greg Abbott puts on a happy face during one of his U.S. border cosplay sessions.

U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas’ controversial ‘show me your papers’ law

Originally set to take effect Tuesday, SB 4 would have allowed Texas authorities to arrest anyone suspected of being in the U.S. without documents.

by Michael Karlis March 5, 2024September 6, 2024

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t want to be Trump’s running mate, expert says

Trump on Thursday said Abbott is ‘somebody that I would very much consider’ for Vice President.

by Michael Karlis March 1, 2024March 9, 2024

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Federal Judge strikes down ‘Show Me Your Papers Law,’ blasts Texas Gov. Abbott’s ‘invasion’ legal theory

Set to take effect on March 5, S.B. 4 would allow state authorities to arrest anyone suspected of illegal entry.

by Michael Karlis February 29, 2024July 3, 2024

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H-E-B’s chairman throws $1 million behind candidates Gov. Greg Abbott wants to unseat

Charles Butt’s move pits the head of one of Texas’ deepest-pocketed corporations against Abbott, a Republican who’s made his pro-business credentials a key part of his brand.

by Michael Karlis February 27, 2024July 28, 2025

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Greg Abbott tells U.N. to ‘go pound sand’ over concerns about LGBTQ+ rights in Texas

Last month, groups encouraged the U.N. to investigate human rights violations against LGBTQ+ Texans.

by Michael Karlis February 26, 2024May 16, 2025

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Texas governor rails against cross-dressing teachers at San Antonio campaign event

Greg Abbott was in the Alamo City to support Texas House candidate Marc LaHood and campaign against a GOP incumbent who didn’t back school vouchers.

by Michael Karlis February 20, 2024May 14, 2025

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Elon Musk reincorporates SpaceX in Texas after online tantrum about $55 billion salary

SpaceX’s move to Texas comes after a Delaware judge ruled that Musk’s Tesla pay package was excessive.

by Michael Karlis February 15, 2024October 30, 2024

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to deploy more razor wire, National Guard troops at border

Abbott’s comments came less than a day after presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump laid out his plan for mass deportations.

by Michael Karlis February 12, 2024May 9, 2024

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Worries arise that Gov. Greg Abbott’s ‘invasion’ rhetoric will spill over into violence

Democrat lawmakers and extremism experts said the governor’s amped-up statements could incite another tragedy similar to the El Paso Walmart massacre.

by Michael Karlis February 8, 2024June 22, 2025

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San Antonio U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro calls on Biden to federalize Texas National Guard

Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to deploy more razor wire along the southern border after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal agents can remove the barriers.

by Michael Karlis January 24, 2024March 1, 2024

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Supreme Court rules feds can cut through wire Texas deployed along border

Texas AG Ken Paxton sued the federal government in October after border patrol agents were caught cutting through the wire the state installed along the Rio Grande.

by Michael Karlis January 22, 2024May 13, 2024

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Gov. Greg Abbott denies responsibility for migrant drownings near Eagle Pass

Border Patrol agents dispute Abbott’s claims, maintaining that Texas National Guardsmen prevented them from rescuing the drowning migrants.

by Michael Karlis January 15, 2024February 16, 2024

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Feds ask Supreme Court to intervene after Texas governor seizes Eagle Pass park

Texas National Guardsmen took control of Eagle Pass’ Shelby Park, stopping federal agents from carrying out duties there.

by Michael Karlis January 12, 2024December 10, 2024

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Texas’ Abbott tears into federal official for saying climate change leads to border crossings

Despite Abbott’s claim that it’s ‘pathetic’ to blame migration on climate change, experts say extreme weather events in Central America have displaced millions.

by Michael Karlis January 3, 2024July 7, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott to sign controversial immigration bills Monday afternoon

Critics say Senate Bill 4 usurps the federal government’s immigration enforcement authority. Legal challenges are all but guaranteed.

by Michael Karlis December 18, 2023June 23, 2024

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Libertarian think tank rates Texas dead last for personal freedoms

Despite Texas leaders’ rhetorical fixation with ‘freedom,’ the new Cato Institute study found residents have few personal freedoms compared to those in other U.S. states.

by Michael Karlis December 5, 2023December 11, 2024

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Texas age-verification law for porn sites goes into effect while pending appeal

Although a federal judge declared the law ‘unconstitutional on its face,’ an appeals court ruled that it can go into effect while legal challenges play out.

by Michael Karlis November 21, 2023June 8, 2025

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Greg Abbott’s special legislative session ends with no action on school vouchers

Observers expect Abbott to call an unprecedented fourth special session Tuesday afternoon.

by Michael Karlis November 7, 2023November 18, 2024

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Abbott says he’s reached an agreement on vouchers; Texas lawmakers say otherwise

Gov. Greg Abbott said he struck a deal with House Speaker Dade Phelan on Tuesday, but Phelan’s office was less committal, and one House member said the proposal still isn’t going anywhere.

by Michael Karlis October 31, 2023December 11, 2023