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  Texas Gov. Abbott Directs State Agencies To Assist Federal Immigration Officers in Deportation Efforts

  Abbott, a fierce Trump ally, signed a series of executive orders to collaborate with the federal government in deportation efforts in the Lone Star State.

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  Greg Abbott Offers Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of Tren de Aragua Members

  The governor is offering up to $5,000 for each one of the suspects. Last week he declared the Venezuelan-born gang a "foreign terrorist group"

• Gov. Abbott's Full Pardon for Ex-Army Sargeant Convicted of Murdering BLM Protester Sparks Outcry, Comparisons Made to Rittenhouse Case

  Are you wondering why Governor Abbott's pardon has ignited a firestorm of criticism? Discover the controversial decision and its parallels to Rittenhouse. Read more now.

• Greg Abbott Celebrates Major Legal Milestone, 141 Migrants Face Charges in Texas Border Crisis

  Why is Texas celebrating a significant legal decision amidst ongoing border disputes? Learn about the charges facing 141 migrants and the broader implications for border security policies. Discover more about this crucial issue.

• Lawyers Challenge Texas Law on Harboring Immigrants

  Immigrant lawyers have filed a federal lawsuit in objective to look into landlords, humanitarian shelter works, etc., and see if they are into harboring illegal immigrants in the country. A countersue from a group of landlords have also been pushed through.

• Texas governor signs bills expanding carrying of handguns

  Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law on Saturday bills allowing the open carrying of handguns in public and of concealed handguns on state university campuses, his office said.

• Texas governor plans to double state's spending on border security

  Texas Governor Greg Abbott pledged to double the state's spending on securing the border with Mexico, saying on Tuesday the federal government has not done enough to halt illegal immigration.

• Texas Governor to declare 'Chris Kyle Day' in honor of sniper

  Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Friday he would officially declare Feb. 2 "Chris Kyle Day" in the state, in honor of the late Navy Seal sharpshooter portrayed in the film "American Sniper."

• Texas lawmakers put new gun rights laws in their sights

  Several proposed new gun laws await the new Texas legislature when it opens next month, including one to allow open carrying of handguns in public and another providing a sales tax holiday for firearms purchases.

• Texas governor's race heats up over new book

  The race for Texas governor entered a new chapter this week with the release of a memoir from Democratic candidate Wendy Davis that rekindled attention on abortion and led to an ethics complaint from her opponent, Republican Greg Abbott.

• Texas voter ID trial opens in U.S. court

  A U.S. court in Texas heard arguments on Tuesday in a case over a law requiring voters to present photo identification, a move the state's Republican leaders say will prevent fraud while plaintiffs call it an attempt at suppressing minority turnout.