Greg Abbott
Where Things Stand: Florida And Texas Dig Their Heels In 
This is your TPM evening briefing.
As at least one Republican governor expresses regret over a state law that bans mask mandates at the local level, Texas and Florida’s top officials are doing the opposite.
Where Things Stand: Abbott Is Latest GOPer To Boost Critical Race Theory Hysteria
This is your TPM afternoon briefing.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed an anti-critical race theory bill into law on Tuesday, and Texas become the latest red state to adopt legislation that bans certain topics on race and racism from being discussed in the classroom.
