The latest Governor's Office news from The Texas Tribune.
With 10 weeks until the May 22 runoffs, both Democrats running to take on Gov. Greg Abbott expressed interest in participating in debates. But they appeared to differ on a timeline. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott is intensifying his efforts to unseat state Rep. Sarah Davis, R-West University Place. Full Story
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It's not enough to join a political party as a candidate. They have to believe you're one of them. Full Story
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew White has made half a dozen political donations at the federal level over the years. One stands out. Full Story
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You think politicians don’t listen? One might argue that they listen too closely. “I’ll consider every alternative,” sounds reasonable, except in politics. In politics, some things are simply not to be talked about. Full Story
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Guns, taxes, capital punishment, sanctuary cities and minimum wages play well with some audiences. What Lupe Valdez is talking about on her way to the Texas Democratic primaries could be risky if she makes it to the general election. Full Story
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday unveiled a plan to limit annual local governments' property tax revenue growth to 2.5 percent. To increase revenue beyond that, governments would need approval from two-thirds of voters. Full Story
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Democrat Lupe Valdez, campaigning for governor in San Antonio, defended her record as Dallas County Sheriff, said Gov. Greg Abbott's 2015 swipe at her on sanctuary cities hadn't changed a thing and said a Democratic rival needs to "make up his mind" on where he stands on abortion rights. Full Story
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A famous name can be a blessing in politics. If it's famous, that is, and if the voters connect the candidate to someone they hold in high regard. Full Story
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Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has $43.3 million on hand for his 2018 re-election campaign, giving him a likely massive advantage over his Democratic challengers. Full Story
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In her later years, the widow of Texas Gov. Bill Clements served her alma mater — the University of Texas at Austin — as a member of the board of regents, as an appointee of both Gov. George W. Bush and Gov. Rick Perry. Full Story
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It's not that Texas Democrats can't find anyone to run for governor in 2018. It's that none of the eight contenders (so far) is familiar to voters across the state. Full Story
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Andrew White, the son of late Gov. Mark White, made it official Thursday morning: He's running for governor, joining the crowded Democratic primary with four days to go before the filing deadline. Full Story
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Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez announced Wednesday morning that she is running for governor, giving Texas Democrats a serious candidate for the top job with five days until the candidate filing deadline for the 2018 primaries. Full Story
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A state lawmaker has asked the attorney general to weigh in on whether the state's transportation agency can use voter-approved funds to rebuild or expand highways that will also include toll lanes alongside them. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott is set to announce several staffing changes in his office. Among those changes: He's getting a new chief of staff and some new advisers. Full Story
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Mark White, who served as the governor of Texas from 1983 to 1987, has died at 77. Among his notable achievements was the legislation he signed that included the famous "no-pass, no play" law. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Department of Public Safety Friday to retract its plans to begin charging local agencies for forensic testing. Full Story
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The governor held the first of three scheduled meetings with Texas mayors on Wednesday — but there's no word yet on whether he'll meet with mayors from the state's five largest cities. Full Story
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The House Ways and Means Committee spent hours discussing dozens of bills that collectively go far beyond the upper chamber’s major property tax bill poised to pass this week. Full Story
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