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Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas agencies to cut DEI policies. Here's why.
With an executive order Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott again took aim at diversity, equity and inclusion programs, mirroring Trump's new federal policies.
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas agencies to eliminate diversity policies
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Friday directing state agencies to be “color-blind” and eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Issues Executive Order Banning DEI Policies
In his comments, Abbott positioned his order as necessary to protect against divisive radical policies, a common rhetorical device of right-wing politicians
Gov. Abbott directs state agencies to ban DEI policies
Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order directing all state agencies to remove any forms of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies and to “treat all people equally regardless of race.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deploys hundreds more troops to Texas-Mexico border
More than 400 additional Texas National Guard troops arrived at the Texas-Mexico border on Monday. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deployed the troops to the Rio Grande Valley, where he said they'll work side-by-side with U.
Greg Abbott Signs Five Executive Orders On Border
Greg Abbott's orders are focused on strengthening border security, and include assisting with migrant arrests and looking for land for the government to lease.
Gov. Abbott signs executive order, eliminating DEI policies at state agencies
President Donald Trump has broadly rolled back diversity, equity and inclusion policies on the federal level. On Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott did the same in Texas. Abbott signed an executive order directing all state agencies to get rid of diversity,
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hopes Trump policies can whittle down $2.9 billion border security request
How Texas Gov. Greg Abbott might spend $2.9 billion in proposed state border security funds depends largely on how President Donald Trump plans to address challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border, Abbott’s office told Senate budget writers Thursday.
Texas Gov. Abbott Issues 'Color-Blind' Order in Blow to Diversity Policies
Abbott signed an executive order on Friday that seeks to end all diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) policies.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Stomps Out DEI Policies in State Agencies, Fuels Fiery Meritocracy Debate
Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders state agencies to ban DEI initiatives, claiming they're divisive and unconstitutional.
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Greg Abbott orders state agencies to cooperate with Trump’s deportation efforts
Gov. Greg Abbott issued executive orders Wednesday directing state agencies to help with President Trump's push to deport undocumented immigrants. Credit: Michael Cavazos for The Texas Tribune ...
Abbott issues letter, stating Texas 'only recognizes two genders'
A letter sent by the governor to the heads of state agencies on Thursday mirrors the language of recent executive orders ...
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Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief
The governor’s speech sets a broad agenda for the Legislature, including a nuclear renaissance and a Texas Cyber Command.
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Abbott, echoing Trump, demands State agencies adopt binary sex system
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to state agencies Thursday, in which he said that Texas would follow President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring a sex binary.
Greg Abbott's Key Priority Gets Back-to-Back Wins
Texas Governor Greg Abbott received good news on one of his top policy priorities at both the federal and state levels, as ...
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Abbott expected to promote vouchers and other highlights of his 2025 agenda in Sunday speech
After successful campaigns for House allies, the governor is in a position to set an ambitious course for the legislative ...