Texas Governor Greg Abbott proposes a "Chief State Prosecutor" role to override local DAs' decisions, citing failures to ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he is calling on state lawmakers to create a position that would be able to override ...

Abbott said he believes the new statewide prosecutor is needed because some Texas district attorneys are not prosecuting ...

The governor and lieutenant governor both offered flawed promises, but at least Patrick has kept a toe in reality. | Opinion ...

The governor must first win over lawmakers who have rejected similar proposals. The state may have to backfill more than $17 billion for school funding alone.

The orders to forge ahead in support of the state’s burgeoning hemp retail market come from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who ...

Gov. Abbott praises Texas' energy sector growth, emphasizing nuclear advancements and oil and gas legislation.

Gov. Greg Abbott wants to create a new position in Texas—Chief State Prosecutor. The role, which would serve as a statewide ...

The governor’s holiday greetings and embrace of Muslim Republicans ring hollow when he attacks and investigates Islamic ...

Gov. Greg Abbott proposes eliminating school property taxes for Texas homeowners as part of 2026 campaign, sparking debate over funding.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is seeking an unprecedented fourth term in 2026, officially launching his re-election campaign under the slogan "Let’s Roll." He framed his bid as a continuation of ...

Sergio Candido is the managing editor for the South region at cbsnews.com, coordinating multiplatform news coverage for CBS Miami, CBS Texas and CBS Atlanta. He previously worked for outlets including ...