On Monday, Abbott spoke with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink live during the 5 p.m. newscast about the political standoff in Austin.

Texas Republican Governor Gregg Abbott has warned Democrats that he could "eliminate" 10 of his state's 12 Democratic-held seats if the two parties were to launch a nationwide battle to redraw congressional maps.

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday on Fox News’ Hannity that he expects the state’s new redistricting maps to “probably” become law by the end of the week. Chaos erupted in July after Republicans unveiled the maps,

The level of disrespect displayed by Gov. Greg Abbott toward legislators who disagree with him validates that he’s a poor-quality statesman who has performed his duties dishonorably. Ladies and gentlemen of Texas, it is time to contact your legislators to enact a recall.

The newspaper criticized Abbott for his response to Democratic lawmakers fleeing the state in protest of the legislature's push for GOP-backed redistricting maps.

More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators left the state to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said they won't be able to wait out the redistricting push.

Governor Abbott requests federal aid for Uvalde County, Texas, following severe flooding to support recovery efforts.

Legal experts say it’s “inconsistent with the Texas Constitution” to argue that leaving the state to halt legislative action qualifies as abandoning an office.

The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to boot duly elected legislators from office.