The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to boot duly elected legislators from office.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday tore into Rep. Jasmine Crockett and accused her of being “racist” after she argued that his redistricting plan would diminish the voting power of minority groups. The Republican governor appeared on Fox News Sunday and dismissed his fellow Texan lawmaker’s concerns about the proposal,

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will invest in local roads and major congestions to keep up with Texas' growing population.

Polling conducted by McLaughlin and Associates, which has worked for President Donald Trump, showed that Abbott saw a 5-point bump in approval after he opted to veto Senate Bill 3-the original legislation to prohibit THC in Texas-while Patrick's ratings dropped among voters who lean heavily Republican.

Governor Abbott requests federal aid for Uvalde County, Texas, following severe flooding to support recovery efforts.