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Gov. Abbott vetoes $60 million funding for summer lunch program for Texas kids
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a $60 million budget item that would have funded a summer lunch program for eligible children in ...
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes summer food program, drawing criticism from educators and advocates
The Sun Bucks program would have provided $120 per eligible child to help families buy groceries during the summer months.
Gov. Abbott activates emergency response resources in case of floods in Southeast Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is activating state emergency response resources in case of potential flooding in ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes funding for federal summer lunch program for low-income children
Abbott cited uncertainty over federal funding of the program as his reason for rejecting the state’s participation.
East Texas farmer launches 2026 bid to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott
Political newcomer Bobby Cole, an East Texas farmer and retired firefighter, has become the first Democrat to officially ...
Texas abolishes lottery commission. Can residents still play?
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law abolishing the state's lottery commission on June 20. Here's what it means for residents.
Gov. Abbott signs Ten Commandments bill mandating displays in Texas classrooms
As Texas attorney general in 2004, Greg Abbott defended the constitutionality of a granite slab bearing the Ten Commandments ...