Gov. Greg Abbott is expanding a state law enforcement effort targeting repeat violent offenders, directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to grow its “Texas Repeat Offender Task Force” beyond Houston to additional major metro areas.

During the event, Abbott spoke with 2 Investigates about an investigation he publicly launched Monday into potential fraud among childcare providers in Texas.

During his inaugural address on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump pledged to strengthen U.S.-Mexico border efforts by sending troops and enhancing infrastructure.

Gov. Abbott is expected to unveil a major announcement at the iconic NASA Space Center in Houston! #TexasGovernor #NASA #Houston

Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to deliver remarks at a solidarity gathering for Israel in Austin on Monday afternoon.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in a dozen Texas counties can apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed in severe storms occurring June 14-16, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday.

Gov. Greg Abbott said late Tuesday night that all Texas flags across the state would be lowered to half-staff all day Wednesday in memory of the Uvalde school shooting victims.

The web of state highway troopers that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has woven at the border has ensnared local drivers pulled over by officers searching for smugglers and people who’ve slipped across the border.

Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference Friday at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mission on the ongoing border security preparations at the Texas-Mexico border.

Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference in Eagle Pass, near the Texas-Mexico border, to discuss border security efforts on Monday.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott presented the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to two families at the Governor’s Mansion.

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg is among the prosecutors pushing back against a recent opinion from the state’s attorney general.

Governor Greg Abbott is addressing the public after holding a roundtable discussion Friday on crime related to illegal immigration.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide call on Friday for jailers across the state to assist border sheriffs with increased arrests at the border.

On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed sweeping legislation to prevent another weather disaster that crippled the state back in February.

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – The road to drinkable water won’t be a short one in Lake Jackson after a brain-eating amoeba was found in the water system. The discovery initially led officials to issue a do-not-use order for the Brazosport Water Authority. That was later changed to a boil-water notice for the city of Lake Jackson. Officials said they believe BWA’s distribution system is clean and that the issue is limited to Lake Jackson, where 11 of 54 sites tested there showed low levels of disinfectant. Baker said monthly and quarterly testing records for Lake Jackson show nothing of concern leading up to the discovery of the amoeba.

AUSTIN The Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance has announced it plans to sue the State of Texas over Gov. Greg Abbotts recent decision and order to shut down bars across in the state. The decision comes after Abbott decided to close bars again on Friday after COVID-19 cases continued to surge across the state. The association is now encouraging bar owners to violate the order. Abbotts order says any establishment that receives more than 51% of its sales from alcohol must close its doors but can still have takeout and delivery.

Greg Abbott announced Wednesday afternoon that restaurants will be allowed to expand to 75% capacity starting on June 12, according to a press release. Checklists for restaurants were updated to reflect the upcoming changes to include protocols on interactive venues and valet services. Starting Wednesday, restaurants can now accept parties of up to 10 people. Restaurants with video game equipment and other interactive amusements must assign a full-time staff member to continuously disinfect frequently touched areas before and after customer use. To read more of how restaurants can safely move to the next phase, click here.

Many Texans are struggling to make ends meet to pay rent, bills and especially groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assiatance Program (SNAP) provides monetary benefits to needy families to buy the food they need. Greg Abbott announced on April 8 that he will provide $168 million in emergency SNAP benefits to help Texans during the viral outbreak. More than 230,000 Texans applied for SNAP benefits since March, as many laid-off workers are quickly turning to government assistance. “The additional SNAP food benefits will give families who are facing economic uncertainty security in knowing that they will continue to have access to food,” said Health and Human Services’ Access and Eligibility Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter.

As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. The question: I heard rumors that hair and nail salons would be open Friday. The answer: Gov. However, for the fate of all hair and nail salons in Texas, Abbott says he does plan to reopen them “at the beginning of May” along with enhanced safety standards. For now, hair and nail salons remain closed for the time being.