Texas, Abbott and Congress

Trump expands on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border policies
Only minutes after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, President Donald Trump praised Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security policies and promised Texas would have support
Greg Abbott asks Congress to reimburse $11 billion Texas spent on border security
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott asked Congress to reimburse the state for billions of dollars in Texas taxpayer money spent on border security during former President Joe Biden’s administration. In letters Thursday to congressional leaders and the state delegation, Abbott requested more than $11 billion from Washington.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requests $11.1B from Congress for border security efforts
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for the federal government to pay back $11.1 billion that was spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas' border security effort, during the Biden Administration.
President Trump surprised to see Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at post-inauguration speech
President Donald Trump was speaking to his supporters about the border after his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. The president was talking about Texas' handling of the border when he realized Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in the crowd.
President Trump pledges to expand border wall, praises Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
The speech underscored President Trump's continued focus on immigration, which he called the nation's "number one issue."
Pres. Trump surprised to see Gov. Greg Abbott in crowd
President Donald Trump speaks about the border after his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. The president was talking about Texas' handling of the border when he realized the governor was in the crowd.
President Donald Trump shouts out Gov. Greg Abbott in inauguration address
President Donald Trump gave a shoutout to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during his inauguration address in the overflow room of the Emancipation Hall inside the U.S. Capitol.
Pres. Trump addresses Greg Abbott during speech
President Trump was surprised to see Texas Governor Greg Abbott in the crowd while talking about the state's efforts at the border.
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Was Greg Abbott married before his accident? All we know about Texas Governor seated in wheelchair at Trump Inauguration
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, being seen in a wheelchair at Trump's Inauguration ceremony has sparked a sudden interest in his ...
School choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education
Supporters say families should receive state support to send their child to a different school if public schools aren't ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI ban
Abbott's comments came after A&M invited staffers and students to attend a conference that a conservative activist said broke ...
Gov. Greg Abbott says his 'border czar' has been promoted to lead U.S. Border Patrol
The U.S. Border Patrol chief’s official X account posted Tuesday that Texas "border czar" Mike Banks was the agency’s 27th ...
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Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Three New Members to Texas Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee
Governor Abbott appoints three new members to Texas' Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee, with diverse ...
Texas lawmakers propose billions for school choice efforts: 'No matter their zip code'
The Texas House and Senate are both seeking $1 billion for school choice this year, according to budget proposals shared ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks Congress to reimburse $11 billion Texas spent on border security
Gov. Greg Abbott asked Congress to reimburse the state for billions of dollars in Texas taxpayer money spent on border security during former President Joe Biden’s administration.
Gov. Abbott proposes eliminating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs and initiatives in K-12 public schools
The push expands on efforts from the last legislative session in 2023, when state lawmakers banned DEI programs at public universities statewide.