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,

Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his biennial State of the State address on Sunday evening, laying out his list of legislative priorities for the year. The speech will be broadcast live at 5 p.m. on Nexstar television stations and their websites across Texas.