Greg Abbott
Greg Abbott Deploys National Guard to Austin Amid ‘No Kings’ Protests and Names New Higher Ed Ombudsman
Texas Governor Greg Abbott faces scrutiny as he deploys National Guard troops to Austin ahead of major protests and appoints Brandon L. Simmons to lead a new office investigating higher education complaints.
Texas Democrats Challenge GOP-Backed Redistricting Amid High Stakes
Amid accusations of gerrymandering and voter suppression, Texas Democrats have left the state to block a vote on GOP-backed redistricting maps, triggering a political standoff with significant implications for the 2026 midterms.