The position is traditionally weak in Texas, but the governor has wielded his influence in many ways in his 11 years at the ...

Here's what the latest polls say about Gov. Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa ahead of the 2026 Texas governor's race.

The lieutenant governor’s office is one of the most powerful in Texas government, and the 2026 race features a Democratic ...

Jack Fink: You got one more than a million votes on March 3, came very close to winning outright. 48 percent of the vote. And ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AUSTIN, TEXAS - DECEMBER 8: Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference at the Governor's Mansion on Monday, Dec. 8, ...

Gov. Greg Abbott gave the leaders of Houston, Dallas and Austin until Wednesday to amend their policies to his liking, or ...

Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster in Lamar, Parker, and Wise counties after tornadoes and severe storms killed two people and caused widespread damage. The declaration activates state ...

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AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott Monday directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to enhance public safety and homeland security operations across Texas in response to escalating cartel ...

State Rep. Vikki Goodwin (left) and labor advocate Marcos Vélez (right). The Democrats are heading to a runoff in May, both hoping to snatch the state’s lieutenant governor seat from Republican rule ...

As Texans vote in Tuesday's primary, Gov. Greg Abbott appears headed for another win on the Republican side, with early returns showing the incumbent in a commanding position in his party's race. But ...