Gov. Greg Abbott asked lawmakers to come up with new punishments for quorum-busters less than an hour after the House passed a redrawn congressional map.

After the regular legislative session this year, additional anti-abortion measures have become law or will become law Sept. 1.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday evening that he will be adding three items to the Special Session two agenda, including a proposal that protects East Texas aquifers. According to State Rep Cody Harris (R-Palestine),

Governor Greg Abbott announces a $146 billion plan to improve Texas roads and reduce traffic congestion over the next 10 years, involving TxDOT and public input.

More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators left the state to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said they won't be able to wait out the redistricting push.

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.

Texas Governor Abbott signed bills to improve childcare services and create a more efficient early childhood education system.

Greg Abbott has said that the absences of Texas Democrats that prevented a quorum were "premeditated for an illegitimate purpose."