Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott in Texas governor race
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas, according to an Associated Press call reported by The Washington Post.
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Texas orders new protections for residential ratepayers as data-center demand strains the grid
Gov. Greg Abbott directed Texas regulators to make data centers pay for the electric infrastructure they need and to identify additional protections for residential and small-business customers.
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Abbott administration renews pressure on Corpus Christi over water crisis
Gov. Greg Abbott’s office is again criticizing Corpus Christi’s water planning, but the selected records do not document a formal state takeover. The dispute centers on desalination, SWIFT financing and projects meant to add dependable supply.
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Texas seeks federal disaster aid after severe flooding across the state
Gov. Greg Abbott requested a presidential disaster declaration for 28 Texas counties after severe weather and flooding. The request had not been shown as approved in the materials available as of Aug. 3.
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Texas leaders direct agencies, courts and universities to plan for 3% budget cuts
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows directed Texas state agencies, appellate courts and public universities to reduce spending requests by 3% for the next two-year budget cycle.