Donald Trump, Texas and Greg Abbott

President Trump pledges to expand border wall, praises Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
The speech underscored President Trump's continued focus on immigration, which he called the nation's "number one issue."
Impact of President Trump’s administration already felt on Texas border
During his first week in office, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders and announced policies impacting border security and immigration.
Trump moves to expand on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown in first executive orders
The new president said he would designate drug cartels terrorists and send troops to the southern border to repel an “invasion," even as crossings are at a low.
As Trump takes office, a new Texas bill would make it easier to build the border wall
Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Trump Presidency | Border 'emergency' stirs reaction in Texas
A state of National Emergency is now in place at the southern border, a measure solidly aimed at migrants. Richard Madan spoke with some of the people affected.
President Trump praises Texas Governor, discusses border wall on inauguration day | CW39 HOUSTON
Following his inauguration, during a speech to his supporters, President Trump highlighted the Texas border, commending Governor Greg Abbott for his leadership in implementing the border wall. "The number one issue in 2015 and 2016 was the border,
Texas border residents call on Trump to continue border wall construction
Starr County, Texas residents spoke to Fox Digital about what they want to see President Trump accomplish during his administration and urge the president to continue building the wall.
President Trump address Texas Gov. Abbott, border wall in post-inauguration speech
After President Trump's inauguration in the Capitol Rotunda, he gave another speech in Emancipation Hall where Gov. Abbott was seated.
Trump praises Abbott at inauguration, promises to militarize border and build wall
"He was a very popular governor and now he's an unbeatable governor because of [his] border policies," Trump said of Abbott in remarks with his supporters after his formal inauguration speech. Abbott was among the crowd of supporters and Trump spent several minutes speaking directly to him during his remarks,
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Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two ...
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I-10 westbound between Lafayette and the Texas border reopens after Louisiana snowstorm
Interstate 10 reopened to westbound traffic from I-49 in Lafayette to the Texas border, the Department of Transportation and ...
Border Patrol agents adjust as immigration policies shift under Trump administration
Border Patrol and Rio Grande Valley residents respond to policy changes under the Trump administration amid ongoing ...
Pentagon to send up to 1,500 active duty troops to help secure US-Mexico border, officials say
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the ...
Former BP agent and Texas border czar Mike Banks appointed as Trump’s Border Patrol chief
Banks has been serving as the Lone Star State’s first-ever border czar — a position created by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2023 to ...
Trump to install Texas border czar as Border Patrol chief, sources say
Mike Banks, who has spearheaded Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown, is expected to be appointed Border Patrol chief ...
Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont worked at the Pentagon during 9/11, family says
A U.S. Border Patrol agent killed during a traffic stop near the Canadian border worked security duty at the Pentagon during ...
Texas House, Senate offer first glimpse at how $150 billion in tax money may be spent
House Bill 1 proposes $335.7 billion in state and federal spending, including $154.1 billion in general revenue spending.