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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.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes 7 emergency items in 2025 State of the State address
AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his 2025 State of the State address on Sunday, Feb. 2. Abbott is expected to discuss his main priorities for the 89th session of the Texas Legislature, which is underway until June 2.
Texas Hands Power to National Guard to Make Immigration Arrests
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he’s empowered the National Guard to make immigration arrests, the latest move by the Republican-ally of President Donald Trump to help advance a crackdown on migrants and the border.
Texas National Guard deputized to make immigration arrests
The Texas National Guard has new authority to conduct immigration arrests under a Sunday agreement with President Donald Trump's Customs and Border Protection.
Texas National Guard can now make immigration arrests under Trump admin deal, Gov. Abbott says
The Texas National Guard was "granted the power of immigration officials to make immigration arrests" under an agreement with the Trump administration that state Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday was effective "immediately.
Texas GOP lawmakers seek to give AG Ken Paxton power to prosecute abortion, election fraud
SB 846, filed by Sen. Bryan Hughes would give unprecedented prosecutorial powers to the attorney general on issues of voter ...
Matthew McConaughey, Dennis Quaid, Woody Harrelson push to make Texas new Hollywood
Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid and more Texas stars appeared in an ad encouraging filming in Texas, ...
Gov. Greg Abbott unveils 7 emergency issues for Texas lawmakers to tackle
Revealing his top priorities for the Texas Legislature, Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday he wants lawmakers to focus on ...
Gunman opens fire at school band contest then is tackled by bystander, Texas cops say
Around 6 p.m. Feb. 1, a man in his 80s, who police did not publicly identify, entered the side doors of Pasadena Memorial ...
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North Texas protests call for end to ICE raids
Protesters on Sunday are expected to hold a rally against ICE raids targeting immigrants and President Donald Trump's ...
Trump orders tariff on Mexico, Canada and China, putting Texas trade at risk
President Donald Trump ordered 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on China to go into effect Tuesday ...
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Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rights
Recent enforcement operations across Texas have raised concerns among undocumented immigrants. Here’s what immigration ...
College softball preseason top 25: Texas, Florida lead the pack. Where is Oklahoma?
Oklahoma is coming off its fourth consecutive national championship but doesn’t look like the favorite in 2025 after having ...
Abandoned crab traps threaten wildlife along the Texas Coast. Here's how volunteers can help.
It’s almost that time of year again for volunteers to help Texas Parks and Wildlife with a crucial conservation task: ...
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Trump orders tariffs on Mexico and Canada — Texas’ biggest trading partners
The tariffs, which also target China, are scheduled to go into effect Tuesday. They prompted immediate efforts to retaliate.