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Greg Abbott Allows College Athletes to Profit

After Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new bill Monday evening supporting competitive college sports in the state, the Texans athletes will soon be able to receive compensation from outside businesses who wanted to use their name and image.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Says State Will Build Its Own Border Barriers Amid Migrant Influx

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Says State Will Build Its Own Border Barriers Amid Migrant Influx

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state would soon start the construction of border barriers in the areas where most migrants can easily cross the Rio Grande border with Mexico.
Texas Bills Punishing Rioters Who Block Roads, Use Fireworks or Lasers Against Cops Sent to Gov. Greg Abbott

Texas Bills Punishing Rioters Who Block Roads, Use Fireworks or Lasers Against Cops Sent to Gov. Abbott

Texas lawmakers have sent two bills to Gov. Greg Abbott that would boost penalties to rioters blocking roads and attacking police with fireworks and lasers.
Texas Senate OKs Bill Allowing Permitless Carry of Handguns

Texas Senate OKs Bill Allowing Permitless Carry of Handguns

The Texas Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would remove the required permit for people to carry handguns in public.
Abbott Wants Mexican Drug Cartels to be Designated As Foreign Terrorists

Abbott Wants Mexican Drug Cartels to be Designated As Foreign Terrorists

Texas Governor Greg Abbott asked President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to designate Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
Texas Gov. Says Migrant Children Are Being Sexually Assaulted At San Antonio Facility

Texas Gov. Says Migrant Children Are Being Sexually Assaulted At San Antonio Facility

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on the federal government to close a migrant children facility in San Antonio after receiving abuse complaints.
Mexican Drug Cartels Use TikTok to Smuggle Migrants, Recruit Them for Crimes, Abbott Says

Mexican Drug Cartels Use TikTok to Smuggle Migrants, Recruit Them for Crimes, Abbott Says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Mexican drug cartels are using social media apps, such as TikTok, to recruit more people to work in their smuggling operations.

Despite Obama's Plea, 14 Governors Refuse Syrian Refugees

Despite President Barack Obama telling U.S. states to accept refugees fleeing from the Islamic State militant groups, more U.S. governors are refusing to welcome them.

Hispanic Leadership Agenda: Court 'Heartless' for Blocking DAPA, DACA

Hispanic Leadership Agenda: Fifth Circuit Court 'Heartless' for Blocking Obama's DAPA, DACA

Texas 'Sanctuary Cities' Sheriffs Risk State Grant Funds, Says Texas Gov. Abbott

In response to the "sanctuary cities" debate and one Texas sheriff's challenge to not comply with federal law enforcement's request on detained immigrants, Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has warned the withdrawal of future state funds.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Challenges Latina Sheriff on Sanctuary City Policy

While the fight to cease “sanctuary cities” has been averted in Congress, at least temporarily, the topic continues with Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Texas Voter ID Law Lawsuit Struck Down, Gov. Greg Abbott to Continue 'Discriminatory' Voter ID Efforts

The Voting Rights Act celebrated its 50th anniversary on Thursday, and opponents of Texas' voter identification law are celebrating a court's decision to strike down the law. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit struck down the Lone Star State's voter ID law, which Democrats have labeled as "discriminatory," but Republicans said the law was to halt voter fraud.

US-Born Children of Undocumented Immigrants Denied Birth Certificates in Texas

Children of undocumented immigrants have been denied birth certificates despite being born within the U.S., according to a lawsuit filed in Texas.

Fifth Circuit Court's DACA, DAPA Hearing Attracts Immigrant Rights Leaders, Protesters

Immigrant rights advocates are set to make their presence known in New Orleans as the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court hears arguments on President Barack Obama's deferred action programs' legality.

Immigrant Rights Advocates to Confront ICE During DAPA Court Hearing

Immigrant rights advocates announced they will protest in support of a deferred action program while outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office.

Mexican Government 'Regrets' Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signing Border Security Law

The Mexican government said it was disappointed with Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signing a new law strengthening border security.
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