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News Articles: Greg Abbott

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, seated center, listens as Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, center, speaks during a news conference along the Rio Grande to discuss Operation Lone Star and border concerns, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Eagle Pass, Texas.

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Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp sets the stage to aid Texas governor's border standoff with Biden

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is poised to offer aid to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to control illegal crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border. The move would come as fellow Republican Abbott pursues a showdown with the Biden administration over immigration enforcement.

February 13, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Migrants cross the Rio Grande from Mexico near El Paso, Texas. A new law makes illegal entry into Texas from a foreign country a state crime. It also authorizes a state judge to order someone to return to Mexico after their arrest.

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  • National

Texas' illegal entry law will test states' powers on immigration, border enforcement

The latest measure in Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown "Operation Lone Star" makes it a state crime to enter Texas illegally from a foreign country.

December 06, 2023
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  • Julian Aguilar
A barrier to deter migrants from crossing from Mexico into the U.S. floats in the Rio Grande at Eagle Pass, Texas.

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  • National

The floating border barrier in the Rio Grande must be removed, a federal judge rules

The judge gave Texas until Sept. 15 to move the barrier to shore and barred the state from placing any additional buoys or other structures in the river. Gov. Greg Abbott plans to appeal the ruling.

September 07, 2023
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  • Joel Rose
Two busloads of migrants were also sent to U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris's home in September.

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  • National

Busloads of migrants dropped off near Kamala Harris's home on Christmas Eve

It appears to be the latest action in an escalating battle between some state governors, and the federal government, over immigration policy.

December 26, 2022
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  • Giulia Heyward
Matthew McConaughey speaks onstage at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 29, 2020 in New York City.

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  • Politics

Matthew McConaughey says he won't run for Texas governor in 2022

After months of dropping hints and dodging specifics, Matthew McConaughey has finally announced his much-speculated-about plans for the Texas governor race: He won't be running in it.

November 29, 2021
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  • Rachel Treisman
Dr. Rafik Abdou checks on a COVID-19 patient at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in the Mission Hills section of Los Angeles in this file photo from Nov. 19, 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Politics And Leadership At Play As Pandemic Breaks Georgia Milestones

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The death toll from COVID-19 continues to grow in Georgia. On Saturday, 220 people were confirmed dead from the virus, bringing the total deaths in the state to over 20,000. Meanwhile, in the days since the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block a Texas Law effectively banning abortion, the case has suddenly made a woman’s right to choose a top issue in 2022 political campaigns.

September 08, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sarah Kallis ,
  • and 1 more
The Texas State Capitol in Austin is seen on the first day of the 87th Legislature's special session on July 8.

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  • Politics

After A Standoff With Democrats, Texas Republicans Pass New Voting Restrictions

The legislation now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott, who plans to sign it. Once he does, Texas will become the latest GOP-run state to enact new voting restrictions.

September 01, 2021
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  • Benjamin Swasey and
  • Alana Wise
Texas state Rep. Jessica González speaks during a news conference early Monday in Austin after House Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state Legislature and blocked one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S. from passing.

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  • Politics

Texas Democrats Walk Out To Block Voting Restrictions; Governor Threatens No Pay

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says on Twitter that he will veto funding for the state Legislature after Democratic lawmakers walked out, blocking passage of new voting restrictions.

June 01, 2021
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  • Sarah McCammon
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, seen here donning a mask in September, announced Tuesday he will lift the state's mask mandate.

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Texas And Mississippi To Lift COVID-19 Mask Mandates And Business Capacity Limits

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says his order ensures "that all businesses and families in Texas have the freedom to determine their own destiny." Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves tweeted: "It is time!"

March 02, 2021
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  • Laurel Wamsley
A tree is uprooted in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday in Sabine Pass, Texas.

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  • Weather

Texas Governor Says State Avoided The Worst Of Laura's Destruction

Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday the impact of Hurricane Laura "could've been much worse," noting that storm surge was much less severe than projected.

August 27, 2020
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  • Samantha Raphelson
A health care worker organizes coronavirus tests that were administered at a United Memorial Medical Center testing site in Houston on June 25.

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  • Health

A Texas Mayor Implores Residents To 'Only Go Out If You Have To' As Virus Cases Spike

The number of coronavirus cases is soaring in Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott shut the state back down two weeks ago. NPR's David Greene talks to Pat Hallisey, the mayor of League City.

July 10, 2020
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  • Christianna Silva

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