Greg Abbott
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ImmigrationDHS to Reimburse Texas $7.5B for Border Security Costs
Sep 19, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security will reimburse Texas $7.5 billion for border security expenses, marking the first such payment under a new federal law.
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PoliticsBacklash Halts Thousands of Data Center Projects as States Impose New Restrictions
Aug 23, 2026
Growing public opposition and concerns over energy and water use have led Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York to halt or restrict data center projects.
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EducationAbbott Unveils Plan to Bar Foreign Influence, H-1B Workers in Texas Schools
Aug 19, 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced an initiative to block foreign funding and ban H-1B visa workers in public schools, citing concerns over outside influence.
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Courts & LawAbbott Proposes Mandatory 10-Year Sentences for Texas School Predators
Aug 15, 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled a proposal for mandatory 10-year prison terms and tougher penalties for educators convicted of abusing students, citing rising.
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PoliticsAbbott Halts New Texas Data Centers Pending Statewide Audit
Aug 7, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a halt to new data center grid connections in Texas, directing a comprehensive audit to address power, water, and cost concerns.