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Why Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is at White House and what he's expected to discuss with Trump
This story has been updated with more information.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to meet with President Trump to discuss border security
Abbott is set to discuss border security with President Trump Wednesday afternoon, the White House announced early Wednesday morning.
Donald Trump invites Greg Abbott to the White House
The Texas governor will join the president to discuss immigration, and as Trump signs an order banning transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
Greg Abbott Gives Texas National Guard Sweeping New Powers
Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that the Texas National Guard has been authorized to carry out immigration arrests under an agreement with the Trump administration. The order deputizes the Texas National Guard with immigration and arrest authority, effective immediately.
Gov. Abbott says Texas National Guard can now make immigration arrests
The new policy is a result of a memorandum of understanding between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Texas Gov. Abbott offers Trump state resources to secure the border during White House visit
The governor met with the president in the Oval Office Wednesday afternoon and called this a "very productive day."
Gov. Abbott meets with Trump, offers help to secure the border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott offered President Donald Trump a number of state facilities to help his administration secure the border.
Greg Abbott offers Trump 4,000 prison beds to detain immigrants amid ICE shortages
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) offered the Trump administration access to 4,000 vacant prison beds across Texas for the federal ...
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Trump administration weighs whether to accept Gov. Abbott's offer of military bases, jail cells to help with immigration enforcement efforts
The governor made the offer during meetings with President Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan at the White House on Wednesday.
Gov. Greg Abbott in favor of allowing voters to decide on legalized gambling in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott says he's open to letting the people vote to legalize sports betting and casinos in the state. Legalizing ...
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Supports Legalizing Sports Gambling, Says He Would Be 'Shocked' If There 'Were Not Some Texans Who Do It Already'
The closest Texas has gotten to legalize sports gambling was in 2023, when a bill by State Rep. Jeff Leach cleared the House ...
Here's What to Know About Greg Abbott's State of the State Address
The governor will unveil his list of "emergency items" for Texas' legislative agenda during his address on Sunday.
With ad campaign, transgender people shared time with Gov. Greg Abbott’s televised speech
The goal running the ads with the governor's State of the State speech was to separate people from politics, a pro-LGBTQ ...
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Watch: Gov. Greg Abbott’s State of the State address
The governor was expected to declare his emergency items for the legislative session in his speech, starting at 5 p.m. CDT.
Abbott's call to fire teachers 'on the spot' over trans views is the latest in a fraying relationship
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has promised increased education funding while threatening teachers with discipline in an approach that rankles some educators.
Gov. Greg Abbott sets an agenda that could succeed, but the Capitol is a volatile place
Throughout his 10 years as governor, Abbott has experienced highs and lows in getting his agenda passed. Now, after a 2024 ...