Paxton impeachment manager who wielded substantial clout in 2nd term pulls plug on speaker despite landmark achievements for Texans on right with Democrat chairs as singular reason for switch. more
Abbott silent so far in face of insults for fighter planes he lavished with praise with Israel announcement in 2016 and promoted for funding boost in 2022 before naming Lockheed pair to space commission. more
Tom Homan unhappy with Rand Paul warnings as Abbott says he's thankful for Trump and new advisor day before turkey day eve meal for Guard at river where Texas leader says help with barriers needed. more
Ex-Texas speaker challenger who played in NFL named HUD secretary while AFPI boss lands agriculture job as incoming president's claims of love for Lone Star State not so apparent in new term choices. more
11 current and future GOP reps voice outrage for system affordability break with piercing letter that governor will likely find offensive and lousy show of gratitude from three he bankrolled in primary. more
Abbott fires off third edict attacking Chinese in four days with letter that orders agencies to rid themselves of investments in China based on fears of threats to financial security that he perceives without show of evidence. more
Land boss serves up 1,400 acres for staging base despite massive backlash potential from border cities to agriculture business in state where labor-intensive industries depend on migrant labor as lifeblood. more
Putin lowers nuke threshold in wake of missile strikes as Texas governor issues follow-up order that prohibits state contracts with firms with ties to targeted countries like Russia, China, N. Korea and others. more
