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Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas agencies to cut DEI policies. Here's why.
With an executive order Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott again took aim at diversity, equity and inclusion programs, mirroring Trump's new federal policies.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas agencies to eliminate diversity policies
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Friday directing state agencies to be “color-blind” and eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Greg Abbott Gives Texas National Guard Sweeping New Powers
Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that the Texas National Guard has been authorized to carry out immigration arrests under an agreement with the Trump administration. The order deputizes the Texas National Guard with immigration and arrest authority, effective immediately.
Texas National Guard to make immigration arrests under agreement with Trump administration, Abbott says
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas National Guard soldiers will have the authority to make immigration arrests under an agreement with the Trump administration,
Texas Hands Power to National Guard to Make Immigration Arrests
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he’s empowered the National Guard to make immigration arrests, the latest move by the Republican-ally of President Donald Trump to help advance a crackdown on migrants and the border.
Texas National Guard deputized to make immigration arrests
The Texas National Guard has new authority to conduct immigration arrests under a Sunday agreement with President Donald Trump's Customs and Border Protection.
Texas National Guard Enabled To Make Immigration-Related Arrests As Abbott Seeks Tol Help With Trump's Deportations
Agents will be able to "exercise all the duties of an immigration agent" so long as they are accompanied by U.S. immigration officers
Texas Gov. Abbott Issues 'Color-Blind' Order in Blow to Diversity Policies
Abbott signed an executive order on Friday that seeks to end all diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) policies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Issues Executive Order Banning DEI Policies
In his comments, Abbott positioned his order as necessary to protect against divisive radical policies, a common rhetorical ...
Gov. Abbott directs state agencies to ban DEI policies
Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order directing all state agencies to remove any forms of DEI (diversity, equity ...
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Stomps Out DEI Policies in State Agencies, Fuels Fiery Meritocracy Debate
Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders state agencies to ban DEI initiatives, claiming they're divisive and unconstitutional.
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Greg Abbott orders state agencies to cooperate with Trump’s deportation efforts
In a series of executive orders Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to cooperate with President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts and directed the state’s criminal justice agency ...
Abbott issues letter, stating Texas 'only recognizes two genders'
A letter sent by the governor to the heads of state agencies on Thursday mirrors the language of recent executive orders ...
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Texas Governor Abbott orders state agencies to reject woke gender ideology
Governor Greg Abbott orders Texas state agencies to reject federal woke gender ideology mandates, emphasizing recognition of ...
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Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief
The governor’s speech sets a broad agenda for the Legislature, including a nuclear renaissance and a Texas Cyber Command.
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Abbott, echoing Trump, demands State agencies adopt binary sex system
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to state agencies Thursday, in which he said that Texas would follow President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring a sex binary.
Greg Abbott's Key Priority Gets Back-to-Back Wins
Texas Governor Greg Abbott received good news on one of his top policy priorities at both the federal and state levels, as ...