A $617 million investment is coming to Harris County as NRG Energy plans a new 455-megawatt natural gas plant at its Greens Bayou facility — a project state leaders say will strengthen the Texas power grid and support continued growth in the Houston area.

More than 100,000 Texas families have applied for the state’s new Education Freedom Account program in less than two weeks. Here’s what to know before the March 17 deadline.

Gov. Greg Abbott is pressuring Cy-Fair ISD to cut ties with the 2026 Houston Islamic Games, while the district says it has not agreed to host the event and must follow anti-discrimination laws.

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

The removal of Montrose’s rainbow crosswalk marks the first domino to fall under a new federal order targeting colorful street art, leaving other Houston landmarks, like murals in Third Ward and Independence Heights, facing uncertain futures.

Governor Greg Abbott will speak in Houston Tuesday with Eli Lilly leaders to announce a major economic development initiative through Texas’ JETI and Enterprise Fund programs.

Audrii’s Law is now in effect and will help protect children across Texas from child predators.

Starting April 1, 2026, Texans who use SNAP benefits won’t be able to buy candy or sweetened drinks — including sodas and artificially sweetened beverages. The change, approved by the federal government, aims to promote healthier food choices.

Texas lawmakers, led by Senator Paul Bettencourt and Representative Brad Buckley, have introduced bills to eliminate the STAAR test, replacing it with three shorter assessments.

State officials have initiated construction on the Lubbock Psychiatric Center, a $121 million, 50-bed maximum-security mental health hospital funded as part of Texas' $2.5 billion overhaul of its mental health care system.

Congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was arrested at the Texas State Capitol during a protest against alleged illegal gerrymandering involving Governor Greg Abbott and former President Donald Trump.

State lawmakers are moving forward with efforts to redraw congressional maps a move that’s sparking both political controversy and public pushback ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

THC will remain on the shelves in smoke shops across Texas after Governor Greg Abbott shot down a bill aimed at banning the element derived from marijuana.

After Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, which aimed to ban all THC consumables in Texas, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is holding a press conference to address the situation.

Robert Bowers, a 45-year-old from Katy, was arrested during a traffic stop in La Grange after allegedly making a threat that led to the evacuation of the Texas State Capitol.

A major change in federal disaster response could soon reshape how states prepare for and recover from natural disasters.

Governor Greg Abbott has activated additional state emergency response resources as the state anticipates incoming severe weather, which could include flooding and thunderstorms.

Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2000, known as Audrii’s Law, which mandates sex offender registration for child grooming offenses in Texas.

A day after legislation was announced by Congressman Al Green that would bring back federal funding to replace stolen SNAP benefits, elected leaders are already chiming in.

Governor Greg Abbott will hold a press conference to update on Texas's winter weather preparations, focusing on the state's power grid, roadways, and emergency services.

In a recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbott, discussions centered around improving border security and addressing the growing challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border.

In his sixth State of the State address, Governor Greg Abbott presented a comprehensive agenda focusing on property tax relief, education, and infrastructure in Harris County.

Less than 24 hours after President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico, the governor of Texas is now throwing the Lonestar State’s name in the ring.

Governor Greg Abbott announced the special election date for the 18th Congressional District

The governor accused the president of fighting tooth and nail to stop Texas and other Republican states from securing their borders.

Governor Greg Abbott is set to speak about the state’s response to the winter weather impacting Texas this weekend and next week.

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia, a news release said.

The bill by State Representative Jarvis Johnson aimed to use the registry to help with a cure and treatment for sickle cell disease in Texas, but Governor Abbott vetoed it, writing it “would force hospitals to share reams of sensitive health information … putting the privacy of patients at risk.”

Texas Governor Greg Abbott will deliver the keynote address at the 2023 National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) Dinner Saturday night.

A person was shot and killed, and three others were injured after two gunmen reportedly opened fire in the Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso.

Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a press conference Wednesday at the State Operations Center in Austin ahead of the severe winter weather that is expected to impact the state of Texas this week.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to send all necessary resources to the city of Houston after a boil water notice was issued following a power outage that impacted three water treatment plants.

Governor Greg Abbott will hold a roundtable on border security on Thursday in Weslaco as part of the one-year anniversary of Operation Lone Star.

Gov. Greg Abbott is set to discuss border security on Thursday.

After Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement Tuesday that he tested positive for Covid 19, his communications director says he is receiving the Regeneron antibody infusion therapy.Governor Abbott said he was not feeling any symptoms which has sparked some questions as to who is able to get the monoclonal antibody treatment.

More than half of Texans have either recovered from the coronavirus or have been fully vaccinated as of Monday, according to state data.

HOUSTON – Texas Gov. We must continue to protect our most vulnerable populations, mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Texas, and protect public health.”To apply, visit the Texas Health and Human Services website. As of Tuesday, 682 nursing homes and 267 assisted living facilities in Texas reported at least one case of coronavirus. The Houston Public Health Region reported:Facilities in Houston Public Health Region Cases Deaths Recoveries Nursing homes 1,693 222 586 Assisted Living Facilities 247 36 113Learn more about Texas’ public health regions here and the Houston public health region here. See more information on coronavirus in Texas nursing homes here.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order to close bars and certain businesses as part of the state’s effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the seven-day average positivity rate dropped for 11 days in April before hitting a plateau. Texas’ positivity rate started spiking on June 14. Daily new COVID-19 case chart (kprc)“I do think, generally speaking, that the state did follow the guidelines from Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, the CDC,” said Republican Senator John Cornyn. The World Health Organization recommended a state should not state reopening until it sees a positivity rate of 5% or lower for 14-days. As of June 24, Texas positivity rate is above 11% and the reason Governor Abbott decided to pause a further reopening of Texas.

Greg Abbott signed an order Sunday, extending the disaster declaration for all Texas counties in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. “By extending my Disaster Declaration, we are ensuring the state of Texas continues to have adequate resources and capabilities to support our communities and protect public health,” Abbott said. The governor’s proclamation stated that the coronavirus poses an immediate threat of disaster for all of Texas. About 1,300 people are hospitalized from coronavirus-related complications, according to the state health department. On Saturday, he announced that, with the help of the federal government, the city and county testing sites would be doubling its testing capacity.

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Health and Human Services will provide more than $168 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits to help people in the state during the COVID-19 response, Gov. HHS got federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide the maximum allowable number of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size, according to a news release. Anyone receiving SNAP benefits is included. “SNAP, commonly referred to as the food stamp program, supplements the budget of the working poor. "The additional food subsidy announced today by Governor Abbott, although still supplemental, will help fill a portion of the financial gap created by the economic crisis resulting from this pandemic.

HOUSTON – Drive-thru coronavirus testing could be available in Houston as early as next week, according to Governor Greg Abbott. Abbott also announced major testing corporations like LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics will join efforts for coronavirus testing next week. The drive-thru approach for coronavirus testing has been implemented in other states. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner revealed they are working on planning and logistics for a drive-thru facility. He also said, like in other cities, the drive-thru testing facility will require a doctor’s note.