Texas, National Guard

Texas governor orders National Guard to enforce immigration law at border
Federal border authorities have deputized Texas National Guard soldiers to arrest and detain immigrants in an unprecedented move that has renewed concerns about how the Trump administration will carry out its mass deportation plan.
Greg Abbott Gives Texas National Guard Sweeping New Powers
Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that the Texas National Guard has been authorized to carry out immigration arrests under an agreement with the Trump administration. The order deputizes the Texas National Guard with immigration and arrest authority, effective immediately.
Texas Empowers National Guard to Make Immigration Arrests
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he’s empowered the National Guard to make immigration arrests, the latest move by the Republican ally of President Donald Trump to help crack down on immigration and secure the border.
Texas National Guard to make immigration arrests under agreement with Trump administration, Abbott says
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas National Guard soldiers will have the authority to make immigration arrests under an agreement with the Trump administration,
Gov. Abbott grants Texas National Guard arrest powers at border
Gov. Greg Abbott, in an exclusive interview with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink, discussed the decision to grant Texas National Guard members the authority to arrest migrants at the border.

Greg Abbott, State of the State

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes 7 emergency items in 2025 State of the State address
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Sunday, Feb. 2, discussing his main priorities for ...
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Governor Abbott Announces Texas Cyber Command to Fortify State's Digital Defenses
Governor Greg Abbott announced the creation of the Texas Cyber Command to bolster state cybersecurity, calling it an ...
Texas governor announces bail reforms to keep dangerous criminals behind bars
AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - Governor Greg Abbott has announced new bail reforms aimed at improving public safety in Texas. The ...
Gov. Greg Abbott unveils 7 emergency issues for Texas lawmakers to tackle
Gov. Greg Abbott laid out seven emergency items – bills he wants to see passed as soon as possible – for Texas lawmakers to ...
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Governor Abbott Declares Water Infrastructure Investment an Emergency Priority for Texas
Governor Abbott declared water infrastructure an emergency priority in Texas, focusing on long-term resilience and security.
Texas Governor Announces New Texas Cyber Command in San Antonio
As cybersecurity threats become increasingly sophisticated, Texas is stepping up to safeguard its critical infrastructure.
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The Public Opinion Context of Governor Abbott's Legislative Agenda
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7 emergency issues for Texas lawmakers to focus on, said Gov. Greg Abbott during State of the State Address
: Bail reform, teacher pay, school choice and property tax relief among the top emergency issues Governor Abbott cited during ...
Shockwaves of Luka Doncic trade reached all the way to the Texas Governor’s Mansion
Shockwaves from the Luka Doncic trades have reached the highest levels of Texas government. Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday he was stunned the Dallas Mavericks traded their biggest star to the Los ...