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.

The Texas Senate voted to approve a controversial, mid-decade redistricting bill that redraws the state’s congressional map in Republican’s favor. The new districts could give the GOP as many as five more seats in Congress after the 2026 midterm elections.

With Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott set to sign into law a new map of the state’s congressional districts, The Cook Political Report is changing the ratings of five 2026 House races to reflect the shifting political realities in the Lone Star State.

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.

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.

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.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country have announced over $40 million in long-term flood relief funding efforts. “I have