The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to boot duly elected legislators from office.

Polling conducted by McLaughlin and Associates, which has worked for President Donald Trump, showed that Abbott saw a 5-point bump in approval after he opted to veto Senate Bill 3—the original legislation to prohibit THC in Texas—while Patrick's ratings dropped among voters who lean heavily Republican.

Critics say the governor is using relief dollars as leverage and political cover to push through President Trump's redistricting plan.

The newspaper criticized Abbott for his response to Democratic lawmakers fleeing the state in protest of the legislature's push for GOP-backed redistricting maps.

Texas' $51 billion property tax cut could save homeowners $500 a year-if voters approve it in November. But redistricting debate may drown it out.

The action by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott — at the request of President Donald Trump — to redraw Texas congressional districts to favor higher Republican populations is shameful. It is clearly done midterm to gain more Republican voters in the 2026 election. This is another attack on democracy.

The facility will have the capacity to produce 300 million sterile screwworm flies per week, tripling the current capacity to combat the New World screwworm threat.

Gov. Greg Abbott has activated emergency teams as a tropical system threatens the Texas Gulf Coast with heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding risks starting Friday.