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Texas governor duped by satirical article about country star being booed by ‘patriots’ at made-up city in Abbott’s own state

The two largest contributions, $250,000 each, came from the hospitality and energy industries for the event that kicked off the third terms for Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

The Texas Rangers are the only one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball that aren't hosting Pride Night during a game in June as part of Pride Month

In the past 10 years, there has been an increase in far-right political violence in the United States. While scholars have pointed to several possible reasons – and often, combinations of explanations – the trend is clear.

The former member of the U.S. House will likely be the highest-profile Texan to enter the 2024 race, but he’ll be an underdog.

State Senate passes bill banning ESG use in state investments; Governor expected to veto

Name-calling. Mean tweets. A governor's quick-draw veto pen.

The bipartisan legislation was long sought by advocates for disabled voters, including some of the governor’s own allies.

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