The East Texas state senator has requested a special legislative session and urged the governor to move toward a different strategy for combating COVID-19.
Several sheriffs across the state have told residents that they will not be enforcing Governor Abbott's face mask order.
The Texas Supreme Court once again delayed the conducting of jury trials in Texas courts due to coronavirus concerns.
On July 4, the Ector County GOP voted overwhelmingly to condemn Governor Abbott's executive orders in hopes that other county committees will follow suit ahead of the state convention.
This week — A look at the Texas Republican Party's executive committee's decision to move forward with plans to hold its state convention in-person.
Contrary to Governor Greg Abbott's previous statements about government-mandated face mask orders, his new executive order will require most Texans to wear a face covering in public.
Amidst the coronavirus lockdown and violence erupting in American streets, Texas saw the highest number of background checks for gun sales conducted in the month of June.
The Texas Bar & Nightclub Alliance has announced a legal challenge over Governor Abbott's authority to close their member establishments.
The latest development in the constantly evolving Texas mail-in-ballot saga resulted in a pass from the nation's highest court.
Under the new executive order, bars close once again, restaurant capacity will be limited to 50 percent, and all rafting and tubing businesses must shut their doors.
This week — developments in hot runoff races, including Gov. Abbott clashing with a retiring lawmaker, new attack ads, and endorsements from former rivals.
Governor Abbott issued an executive order restricting non-essential surgeries in four of the most populous Texas counties, and said that the state would temporarily pause reopening plans.
A Republican state senator from East Texas came out with a strong statement against Governor Abbott's altering his position on mandatory face coverings.
Texas' COVID-19 cases are increasing at a higher rate than in May, but still remain below 10 percent. Governor Abbott said "maintaining flexibility" is key.
Because of delays in reporting coronavirus deaths to local health departments in Texas, daily data reported by the state is likely unreliable for monitoring the current trend of new deaths.
Governor Abbott affirmed earlier this week that localities may institute mask requirements for businesses with fines attached up to $1,000.
Due to the pandemic-driven closures and decline in commerce, the State of Texas has brought in about $4 million less in tax revenue as projected through this point in the biennium.
Although his previous order prohibited localities from imposing fines for not wearing face masks, Abbott now says that businesses can be fined for failing to mandate their use.
An East Texas Catholic bishop signed a letter condemning the worldwide response to the coronavirus as a foundation for governmental overreach and infringement on personal liberty.
According to Governor Abbott, hospitals still have the capacity to support more patients and respond to a surge of coronavirus cases despite the growing number of hospitalizations.
