Abbott issued the executive order just after noon Friday directing state agencies to eliminate what he called "racist DEI policies" to ensure state government is "color-blind." "DEI agendas divide us rather than unite us and have no place in the state of Texas,

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Friday directing state agencies to be “color-blind” and eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

In his comments, Abbott positioned his order as necessary to protect against divisive radical policies, a common rhetorical device of right-wing politicians

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.