Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has taken aim at squatters, calling for tougher laws to protect private property from unwelcome interlopers. In his annual State of the State address on Sunday, the Republican leader said he planned to crack down on squatters because it was a pressing "public safety" issue.

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Gov. Greg Abbott is ready to allow online sports betting in Texas. In an exclusive interview for the Texas Take Podcast, Abbott said he has no objection to the Texas Legislature passing a law to join 39 other states that have legalized online sports betting.

Abbott is set to discuss border security with President Trump Wednesday afternoon, the White House announced early Wednesday morning.

The closest Texas has gotten to legalize sports gambling was in 2023, when a bill by State Rep. Jeff Leach cleared the House by an 82-51 vote but was never picked up by Texas Senate

AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Sunday, Feb. 2, discussing his main priorities for the 89th session of the Texas Legislature, which is underway until June 2.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will meet Wednesday with President Donald Trump as the state asks the federal government to cover about $11 billion in costs from the years-long Operation Lone Star border security initiative.

Abbott is set to meet with Trump at the White House on Wednesday. On social media, Abbott said "the coming days should be great for Texas."