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Greg Abbott issues update on Texas raising property taxes

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has spoken out against a move by the Austin City Council that could see the maximum property tax ...

Greg Abbott wants to drive down Texas property taxes by limiting local spending

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named property tax cuts a priority in the special session, along with redistricting and flood relief.

As reefer madness hits Texas Senate, Gov. Abbott must restore sanity | Opinion

Don’t let Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sink an entire industry — or other important legislation in lawmakers’ special session. | ...

Greg Abbott Sets Out Vision for Texas THC Regulation

On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on State Affairs passed a bill that would eliminate the majority of hemp products in Texas.

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 28 bills after the 2025 Texas legislative session. Here's why

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 28 bills this session, including a hemp ban. Six will be reconsidered in a July special session ...

Greg Abbott has $86 million. Texas Democrats don't have a candidate. Here's why | Opinion

Experts say the Texas governor is a "campaign juggernaut" with a "wall of cash." Meanwhile, top Democrats all want to run for ...
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How a rural Texas sheriff became a poster child for serving Trump’s immigration goals

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes SB 3, cites proposed state THC ban conflicting with federal law

Texas Gov. Abbott has called a special session to address the proposed THC ban after vetoing SB 3. Here's what he said as to ...