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Texas Gov. Abbott Issues 'Color-Blind' Order in Blow to Diversity Policies
Abbott signed an executive order on Friday that seeks to end all diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) policies.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas agencies to cut DEI policies. Here's why.
With an executive order Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott again took aim at diversity, equity and inclusion programs, mirroring Trump's new federal policies.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas agencies to eliminate diversity policies
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Friday directing state agencies to be “color-blind” and eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Gov. Greg Abbott will announce Texas’ agenda under Trump on Sunday. Here’s what to know.
The governor’s State of the State address is key because it’s where he’ll declare his “emergency items” for the ongoing 2025 Texas legislative session. In the session’s first 60 days, lawmakers are only allowed to pass legislation related to these items.
Greg Abbott orders state agencies to cooperate with Trump’s deportation efforts
In a series of executive orders Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to cooperate with President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts and directed the state’s criminal justice agency to identify land and facilities that could be used for detaining and deporting undocumented migrants.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hopes Trump policies can whittle down $2.9 billion border security request
How Texas Gov. Greg Abbott might spend $2.9 billion in proposed state border security funds depends largely on how President Donald Trump plans to address challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border, Abbott’s office told Senate budget writers Thursday.
Gov. Abbott signs executive order, eliminating DEI policies at state agencies
President Donald Trump has broadly rolled back diversity, equity and inclusion policies on the federal level. On Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott did the same in Texas. Abbott signed an executive order directing all state agencies to get rid of diversity,
Are Rednote, Lemon8 Banned in Texas? Greg Abbott Executive Order Explained
Governer Greg Abbott's proclomation calls for the removal of social media apps owned by Chinese companies on government ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans DeepSeek, RedNote and other Chinese-backed AI platforms
The proclamation orders adds six technologies, including DeepSeek, Lemon8 and RedNote, to the state's prohibited technologies ...
Gov. Abbott bans Chinese-affiliated AI and social media apps like RedNote on state devices
Governor Greg Abbott announced a ban on the use of AI and social media apps affiliated with the Chinese government on all Texas state-issued devices.
Irving ISD administrator resigns after video sparks Texas Gov. Abbott to call for investigation
An Irving Independent School District administrator resigned this week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for his firing ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott bans RedNote, DeepSeek on government devices
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced a ban on Chinese social media apps RedNote and Lemon8 and artificial intelligence app ...
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Abbott bans handful of Chinese apps from state-owned devices
Greg Abbott has extended restrictions for Texas state-owned devices to include several other Chinese-based apps.
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Texas is Trump's biggest – and most enthusiastic – partner on immigration overhaul
Gov. Greg Abbott this week directed state agencies to work with federal immigration authorities to crack down on illegal ...
Texas Gov. Abbott orders DPS tactical strike teams to assist federal illegal immigration enforcement efforts
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered DPS tactical strike teams to assist the Trump administration's efforts to go after illegal ...