Abbott
Coverage of Abbott in the Nexus archive.
- Gov. Abbott appoints Don Huffines to be Texas comptroller
Gov. Abbott appointed Don Huffines as Texas comptroller. Huffines, a former Republican state senator, is seeking a full term and previously challenged Abbott in a primary.
- Gov. Abbott blasts Supreme Court ruling preserving birthright citizenship
Gov. Abbott criticized the Supreme Court's decision to preserve birthright citizenship for children born in Texas, a constitutional guarantee with significant implications for the state's immigration communities.
- Cornyn says closed primaries could backfire on Texas GOP, breaking with Abbott, Paxton
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn argues that closed primaries might harm the Texas GOP, diverging from positions held by Abbott and Paxton. Cornyn is campaigning for reelection in Corpus Christi.
- Abbott issues disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties
Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties. Texans are advised to stay informed and avoid driving through flooded areas.
- Wall Street holds at its record high even as oil prices climb
Wall Street maintains record highs despite rising oil prices amid uncertainty over the Iran war. Stocks gained slightly as corporate earnings outperformed expectations, while Pakistan's army chief meets Iranian officials to ease tensions. Oil prices rose 1.4% to $96.24 per barrel, reflecting market caution.