As Robert Roberson’s execution neared, Gov. Greg Abbott stuck to silence
It’s rare for governors to step in to halt executions. In the case of Robert Roberson, it ended up being state lawmakers who took extraordinary steps.
Texas high court blocks execution of Robert Roberson after novel legal move by lawmakers
The Texas Supreme Court late Thursday night blocked the execution of Robert Roberson III, directing state officials to allow the death row inmate to comply with a subpoena issued by a House committee for his testimony.
Robert Roberson, whose execution was stayed by Texas Supreme Court, expected to testify before legislative panel on Monday
The Texas man will testify before the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence of the Texas House of Representatives.
A legal battle spared Robert Roberson’s life, for now. Here’s what happens next.
The effort to spare Roberson sparked a conflict between the state’s top courts that must be resolved. When it is, the death row inmate will likely be back on the path to execution.
What's next for Robert Roberson after execution stayed by state Supreme Court?
Questions remain over what happens next after the execution of Robert Roberson was temporarily halted by the state Supreme Court on Thursday.
Robert Roberson, whose Texas execution was halted, may appear in person at legislative hearing
Robert Roberson, a condemned man whose execution was halted, is expected to appear in person Monday at a legislative hearing in Austin, Texas.
Texas lawmakers, rather than Gov. Abbott, took lead in winning Roberson reprieve
A frantic and unprecedented rush by Texas lawmakers to successfully block the controversial execution of death row inmate ...
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Robert Roberson's execution nears as lawmakers make last-ditch appeal to Gov. Greg Abbott for a delay
Greg Abbott intervenes in a matter of hours. The Republican governor has not publicly addressed the case, which has made ...
Here's what Gov. Greg Abbott shared with South Texas landowners about the border
Gov. Greg Abbott discussed Texas's Operation Lone Star and the Texas economy during a visit in Corpus Christi with South ...
Gov. Greg Abbott boasted that Texas removed 6,500 noncitizens from its voter rolls. That number was likely inflated.
An investigation by ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and Votebeat found that U.S. citizens were incorrectly labeled as ...
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All eyes on Gov. Greg Abbott as fellow Republicans urge him to pardon Robert Roberson
A GOP megadonor and close ally of Gov. Greg Abbott is working with an unusual bipartisan coalition to call for clemency ...
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Gov. Abbott appoints one to Environmental Flows Advisory Group
AUSTIN, Texas (KAUZ) - The Office of Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Catarina Gonzales to the ...
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Job Growth Soars in Texas, Surpassing National Averages as Governor Abbott Highlights Economic Success
Texas exceeds national job growth averages with 327,400 new jobs, as Governor Abbott highlights the state's economic strength ...
Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 143 Texas counties amid rising wildfire threats
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, drought conditions from a "torrid October" are heightening the risk of wildfires ...
Gov. Greg Abbott announces Andrews as 'Film Friendly Texas Designation'
ANDREWS, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that the City of Andrews is now a film friendly Texas ...
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Governor Greg Abbott Announces Enhanced Support for Texas Small Businesses with Updated TSBCI Program
Governor Abbott announced updates to the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative, featuring new loan options and a simplified ...
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Gov. Abbott declares disaster in Webb County due to E. coli threat
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster proclamation for Webb County as Laredo's water system continues to test positive ...
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Order to ask hospital patients’ citizenship renews focus on Texas' uninsured population
On Nov. 1, hospitals will begin asking patients their citizenship status. But data suggests uninsured citizens, not ...