Greg Abbott

Tension is growing in Austin between the big three: The Dallas Morning News Austin Bureau Chief Bob Garrett on what’s causing growing tension between the Texas governor, lieutenant governor and speaker. Also, Garrett weighs in on what lawmakers are likely to do about appraisals and will Gov. Abbott’s push for school choice happen?

Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, talked of killing people and shared racist memes and messages over social media, according to newly unsealed court records.

An alternate juror in the trial of a U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder said Wednesday that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s rush for a pardon is an “egregious overreach” to wipe aside the jury’s unanimous decision over a 2020 shooting during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is calling for Army Sgt. Daniel Perry to be pardoned, hours after he was found guilty of shooting and killing a man during a Black Lives Matter protest.

The Texas governor is calling for a man to be pardoned for murder. It’s related to the shooting death of a protestor in Austin, in the wake of George Floyd’s death. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey has the latest.

There is a new statewide effort to battle the fentanyl crisis in Texas. The synthetic opioid is 50 times more potent than heroin.

There is a new statewide effort to battle the fentanyl crisis in Texas. The synthetic opioid is 50 times more potent than heroin — and we know it’s already killed several young North Texans.

Texas House lawmakers must make decisions about their more than $300 billion bi-annual budget plan. There have already been more than 300 amendments filed and one could give a tell tale sign of where lawmakers stand on school choice.

Texas House Represenatives have filed a bill that would prohibit funding for school vouchers and education saving accounts.

Last week Gov. Abbott announced the names of the six people he appointed to lead the School Safety Center Board including three from DFW.

Last week Gov. Abbott announced the names of the six people he appointed to lead the School Safety Center Board including three from DFW.

Expanding support for private schools drew parents, teachers and advocates from across Texas for a rally at the Texas Capitol on Tuesday, with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott advocating for his plan to subsidize private education.

Education will be front and center in a Texas Senate committee meeting March 22. One of the biggest issues will be a debate over school choice, one that polarized supporters and detractors of the proposal.

The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2 Monday, which would make illegal voting in Texas a second-degree felony.

While North Texas students are on spring break, some of their teachers are taking part in Public Education Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol. They’re rallying for better pay and public school funding as the legislative session continues.

While North Texas students are on spring break, some of their teachers are taking part in Public Education Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol. They’re rallying for better pay and public school funding as the legislative session continues.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to Dallas business leaders Wednesday, calling for tax cuts and less red tape to help businesses thrive. NBC 5’s Ken Kalthoff heard from Democrats and a Black Chamber of Commerce leader concerned about the governor’s plans.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to Dallas business leaders Wednesday, calling for tax cuts and less red tape to help businesses thrive. NBC 5’s Ken Kalthoff heard from Democrats and a Black Chamber of Commerce leader concerned about the governor’s plans.

The governor’s address is an extension of the one he made last month, but he will also focus on Texas’s economy.

Gov. Abbott is expected to address business leaders at the Hilton Anatole around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.