INGRAM, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott said the recovery from the Hill Country floods will be the state’s fastest from any storm in a one-on-one interview with KSAT 12 on Saturday. KSAT reporter Avery Everett sat down with the governor after he presented checks from the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund to families impacted.

Governor Abbott signs bills to strengthen Texas' stance on human trafficking, eliminating parole for traffickers of children and the disabled.

The governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map that Democrats had delayed by leaving the state.

New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.

Texas legislators passed new youth camp safety laws following tragic flooding, with Governor Abbott ready to sign the bill, focusing on preventing future tragedies.

The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to boot duly elected legislators from office.

Polling conducted by McLaughlin and Associates, which has worked for President Donald Trump, showed that Abbott saw a 5-point bump in approval after he opted to veto Senate Bill 3—the original legislation to prohibit THC in Texas—while Patrick's ratings dropped among voters who lean heavily Republican.

On Monday, Abbott spoke with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink live during the 5 p.m. newscast about the political standoff in Austin.

In a preview clip of Friday's "Ruthless" podcast," Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to create up to eight new seats for his party if Democratic state lawmakers don't return.

AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday added three new items to his agenda for the ongoing special session, including punishments for lawmakers who leave the state to block passage of future legislation. Abbott announced the new items about an hour after ...

Governor Greg Abbott and the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund presented financial assistance to additional families whose homes were des