Whitley had resigned as secretary of state just before he would have been kicked out of office without a confirmation vote.
Governor’s Office
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Texas Legislature 2019
Analysis: The Texas Legislature wasn’t built for harmony. It was built for debate.
As the Texas Legislature digs into the busiest half of the session, early harmony is giving way to difference and debate. The House and Senate are easing into their traditional roles — as rivals.
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Texas Legislature 2019
On first day of session, Gov. Greg Abbott talks priorities and politics
Abbott discussed his agenda for the 86th legislative session during an interview Tuesday with The Texas Tribune.
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Environment
Rebuilding commission calls Hurricane Harvey a “wakeup call” for Texas
A report by the Commission to Rebuild Texas says there is an urgent need to “future-proof” the Gulf Coast.
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Texas Elections 2018
Abbott going on 19-stop tour to campaign for other Republicans
Gov. Greg Abbott, the heavy favorite in his re-election race, is spending the early voting period traveling the state to help down-ballot Republicans.
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Texas Elections 2018
Abbott releases TV ad featuring family that survived Sutherland Springs shooting
The family describes Abbott’s visit to the hospital after the shooting, and how the governor’s success after being paralyzed gave the family hope.
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Texas Elections 2018
Gov. Greg Abbott and challenger Lupe Valdez spar over arming teachers, Harvey recovery in debate
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic challenger, Lupe Valdez, held their first and only debate Friday night in Austin.
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Texas Elections 2018
Valdez agrees to debate Abbott on Sept. 28 in Austin
Lupe Valdez, the Democratic nominee for governor, has agreed to debate Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 28 in Austin.
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Texas Elections 2018
Abbott sets runoff to replace state Sen. Carlos Uresti for Sept. 18
Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled a Sept. 18 special election runoff for Senate District 19.
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After tweeting — then deleting — fake Churchill quote, Abbott rails against antifa
Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted and then deleted a fake quote from Winston Churchill on Tuesday. Asked about it afterward, he used it to criticize the anti-fascist activists known as antifa.