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Killeen City Council votes to move election day to November

Killeen City Council has voted to move their elections from May to November starting in 2027. Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 1494 earlier this year, allowing cities to chang the day they hole ... Read More

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott draws large cast of hopefuls in his fight for a fourth term

FILE - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to the media following a bill signing as Texas senators debate a bill on a redrawn U.S. congressional map during a special session in the Senate Chamber at the ... Read More

Why Gov. Greg Abbott wants to let taxpayers decide whether cities can raise — or cut — taxes

Gov. Greg Abbott announced his reelection campaign in November, promising to lower property taxes. His plan covers three areas, which The Texas Tribune is breaking down over a series of articles. This ... Read More

‘We have to do it now’: Killeen City Coucil holding special meeting to discuss moving May elections to November

The Killeen City Council is considering changing their election day to November of odd years only and getting rid of their May elections. Governor Abbatt signed Senate Bill 1494 earlier this year ... Read More

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Long a Defender of States’ Rights, Embraces Trump’s Push to Expand Presidential Power

This article was originally co-published by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to ... Read More

More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned

The Republican plans to pick off five Democratic-held congressional seats in Texas once seemed like a sure thing. Not anymore. Read More

Gov. Greg Abbott has a sweeping plan to abolish Texas’ school property taxes. Would it work?

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Exclusive: Greg Abbott has pledged to turn Harris County 'dark red' in 2026. Here's his plan.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will spend $25M of his campaign funds to boost his own reelection and to try and flip seven Texas House seats held by Democrats. Read More

Gov. Greg Abbott pushes sweeping property tax overhaul in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing a five-part plan to cut property taxes, cap appraisals, limit local spending, and eliminate school property taxes. Read More