Tag: Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas-sized flex: Abbott to muscle-up border in response to Title 42’s pending demise
WESLACO — As part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s continuing border security campaign, he signed two letters Wednesday afternoon in Weslaco directing state employees to conduct safety inspections on inbound Mexican traffic and to use state funding for bussing migrants from border cities to D.C., though local leaders and advocates question the benefit to the Rio Grande Valley.
Abbott: Let McAllen, other border cities, send migrants to Washington D.C.
WESLACO — Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that he is directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to enhance commercial vehicle inspections at the border, though it will likely lead to slower incoming Mexican traffic.
Abbott to talk end of Title 42 in Valley
Gov. Greg Abbott will be in the Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday to hold a press conference about the end of Title 42, a public health code that essentially blocked migrants from seeking asylum.
Abbott calls special election to fill Vela’s seat
Gov. Greg Abbott set a date for an emergency special election to replace U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela Jr., D- Brownsville, on Tuesday.
Abbott highlights port as vital to supply chain, energy
The Port of Brownsville is a key component of Texas’ booming energy industry, Gov. Greg Abbott stated Wednesday.