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Governor Abbott Announces Belton Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Belton will…
Governor Abbott Signs Largest Property Tax Cut In Texas History
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed legislation delivering the largest property tax cut in Texas history--$18…
Nominations Now Open For The 40th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Nominations are now open for the 40th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. Nominations are now open for…
Governor Abbott Announces Eaton Facility Expansion In Nacogdoches
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Eaton Corporation will expand their manufacturing facility for voltage regulators,…
Governor Abbott Protects Fair Competition With Save Women’s Sports Act
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed the Save Women's Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular…
Governor Abbott Celebrates Mid-Continent Steel And Wire’s New Macro Hub In Laredo
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered the keynote address during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand…
Operation Lone Star Stops Criminals At President Biden’s Open Border
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In McAllen
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor's Small Business Summit will be held in…
Governor Abbott Appoints Sisniega To Texas Board Of Medical Radiologic Technology
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lucy Sisniega to the Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology for…
Governor Abbott Signs Laws Cracking Down On Illegal Street Racing
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed two key laws to protect Texans from illegal street racing…
Governor Abbott Announces Dalhart Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Dalhart will…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Diabetes Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Christopher Carmona, Sharon Lemons, and John Trischitti, III the Texas Diabetes…
Governor Abbott Appoints Nober To Holocaust, Genocide, And Antisemitism Advisory Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Roger Nober to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission…
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Borger
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Borger, having completed the multi-step training and…
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Historical Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Garrett Donnelly, Laurie Limbacher, and Cathy McKnight and appointed Fritz Duda…
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In August 2023
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In August 2023.TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In August 2023
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In August 2023.TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Three To Texas Board of Criminal Justice
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill Welch, Nate Sprinkle, and Sydney Zuiker to the Texas Board…
Operation Lone Star Defends Texas’ Right To Secure The Border
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Appoints Wetmore To Texas Facilities Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bob Wetmore to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set…
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Woman’s University Board Of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ellen Amirkhan to the Texas Woman's University (TWU) Board of Regents…
Governor Abbott Appoints Kingham, McGee To Texas Board Of Professional Geoscientists
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Danielle "Danny" Kingham and Sam McGee to the Texas Board of…
Governor Abbott Appoints Woodward As Presiding Judge Of The Seventh Administrative Judicial Region
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ben Woodward as the Presiding Judge of the Seventh Administrative Judicial…
Governor Abbott Defends Texas’ Authority To Secure The Border
Governor Greg Abbott today defended Texas' right to secure the border through the recent deployment of…
Governor Abbott Appoints Coleman Byars To 97th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Trish Coleman Byars to the 97th Judicial District Court in Archer,…
Governor Abbott Appoints Thomas, Hock To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ashlie Thomas and Stacy Hock to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating…
Governor Abbott Meets With French President Macron, Indian Prime Minister Modi
Last Friday, Governor Greg Abbott joined First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane…
Texas Dominates Nation In Annual Job Creation
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the dominance of the state's jobs economy following the release of…
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Stephenville
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor's Small Business Summit will be held in…
Operation Lone Star Statement On Orders Addressing Illegal Crossings
The Office of the Governor today issued a joint statement from Texas Border Czar Mike Banks,…
Governor Abbott Signs Economic Development Statement Of Intent With French Minister Becht
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday signed an economic development Statement of Intent with the French Minister for…
Operation Lone Star Boosts Border Response With New Marine Barriers
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional Wildfire Response Resources To Llano County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to…
Governor Abbott Requests Federal Extension For Major Disaster Declaration Deadline For June Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday sent a letter requesting an extension of the deadline to submit a…
First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Celebrate Texas’ Historic Partnership With France
First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday visited the historic Texas…
Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Historic Property Tax Cuts
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the Texas Legislature's passage of historic property tax…
First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Tout Texas’ Robust Economic Ties With United Kingdom In London
First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday met with business leaders…
Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Film Friendly Texas Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a statewide Film Friendly Texas Workshop to be held virtually on…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.4 Million In Career Training Grants To Laredo Area Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than…
Governor Abbott Unveils Texas Fentanyl Data Dashboard
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of the Texas fentanyl data dashboard by the Texas…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $6.5 Million In Workforce Grants
Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $6.5 million in Texas Talent Connection grants awarded to 21…
Governor Abbott Announces Marble Falls Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Marble Falls…
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Beaumont
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Beaumont, having completed the multi-step training and…
First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Highlight Strong Economic Relationship In Stuttgart, Germany
First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson Highlight Strong Economic Relationship In Stuttgart, Germany First Lady Cecilia Abbott…
Governor Abbott Appoints Angela Colmenero As Interim Attorney General Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Angela Colmenero as the interim Attorney General of Texas, under Article…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $3.5 Million In Career Training Grants To North Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced eight Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants to support career…
Operation Lone Star Holds The Line Over Fourth Of July Weekend
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
First Lady Abbott, Secretary Nelson To Lead European Economic Development Mission
First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced that they will lead…
Governor Abbott Activates Additional Wildfire Resources Across North Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state…
Governor Abbott Announces Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements For Motley County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal…
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In July 2023
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In July 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In June 2023
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In June 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Renews Severe Storms and Flooding Disaster Proclamation In June 2023
Governor Abbott Renews Severe Storms and Flooding Disaster Proclamation In June 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE…
Governor Abbott Renews, Adds Counties To Disaster Proclamation In June 2023
Governor Abbott Renews, Adds Counties To Disaster Proclamation In June 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS…
Operation Lone Star Cracks Down On Criminal Trespassing
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Calls For $150 Million To Boost Rio Grande Valley Roadway Project
Governor Greg Abbott today called on the Texas Transportation Commission and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)…
Governor Abbott Announces Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due To Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval…
Texas Named Best Business Climate In The Nation
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best…
Governor Abbott Announces Second Special Session Agenda
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Special Session #2 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for…
Governor Abbott Continues To Direct State Response For Severe Storms Impacting Texas Over Last Month
Governor Greg Abbott today updated the state's disaster declaration to include additional Texas communities impacted by…
Governor Abbott Updates Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023
Governor Abbott Updates Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Operation Lone Star Sends Over 500 Migrant Buses To Sanctuary Cities
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Lake Jackson
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Lake Jackson, having completed the multi-step training…
Governor Abbott Expands Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023
Governor Abbott Expands Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Kingsville
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor's Small Business Summit will be held in…
Governor Abbott Expands Northeast Texas Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today updated the state's disaster declaration to include additional Northeast Texas communities affected…
Governor Abbott Amends Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023
Governor Abbott Amends Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State’s Ongoing Response To Severe Storms In Northeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the state's ongoing response and recovery as severe…
Governor Abbott Updates Disaster Declaration For Northeast Texas, Deploys Additional State Response Resources
Governor Greg Abbott today updated the state's disaster declaration to include additional communities impacted by severe…
Operation Lone Star Expands Successful Migrant Busing Strategy
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Names New Deputy Chief Of Staff
Governor Greg Abbott today named Angela Colmenero as his new Deputy Chief of Staff. Jordan Hale,…
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Perryton Tornado Response
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for Texas communities impacted by severe storms and…
Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Protect Lives, Rights Of Texans
Governor Greg Abbott this week signed laws to empower Texas parents, protect Texans from the growing…
Governor Abbott Signs Sweeping Package Of Border Security Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today signed a series of border security legislation passed during the 88th Regular…
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In The Woodlands
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next stop in the 2023 Governor's Small Business Summit will…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $468,000 Job Training Grant To Dallas College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award for $468,309 to Dallas…
Governor Abbott Signs 8 Public Safety Bills Into Law To Protect Texans
Governor Greg Abbott today signed several critical pieces of public safety legislation passed during the 88th…
Governor Abbott Announces Sweetwater Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Sweetwater, and the…
Governor Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023
Governor Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Northwest Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for the Texas Panhandle, High Plains, and South…
Governor Abbott Deploys State Flood Resources To Northwest Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state emergency…
Major Legislative Achievements Boost Texas’ Historic Border Mission
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Announces Departure Of PUC Chairman Lake
Governor Greg Abbott today accepted the resignation of Peter Lake as Chairman of the Public Utility…
Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents, Representative To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed seven student regents to their respective universities for terms set to…
Governor Abbott Appoints John Scott As Interim Attorney General Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed John Scott as the short-term interim Attorney General of Texas, under…
First Lady Abbott Celebrates Zamora Middle School Graduation In San Antonio
First Lady Cecilia Abbott yesterday celebrated the accomplishments of the eighth grade class of Robert C.…
Governor Abbott Announces Angleton Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Angleton will…
Business Leaders Praise Governor Abbott’s Property Tax Cut Plan
Leading statewide business associations today shared their overwhelming support for Governor Greg Abbott's property tax cut…
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas House Passing Substantial Property Tax Cuts
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas House of Representatives passing HB 1/HJR…
Governor Abbott Announces Immediate Special Session Agenda
Governor Greg Abbott today announced special session #1 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for…
Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 2
Governor Greg Abbott last night issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 7, 2023 as the special…
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In May 2023
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In May 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Honors Fallen Heroes At Memorial Day Ceremony In Georgetown
Governor Greg Abbott today honored the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made…
Texas Boosts Historic Border Mission With Other States’ Support
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Announces Third Governor’s Small Business Summit In Amarillo
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third 2023 Governor's Small Business Summit will be held in…
Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Cameron County Storms
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his request and approval by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)…
Governor Abbott Lowers Flags, Calls For Statewide Moment Of Silence On Anniversary Of Robb Elementary School Shooting
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state be lowered to half-staff tomorrow and…
Governor Abbott Hosts Fellow Governors For Border Security Briefing In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday hosted nine of his fellow Governors for a border security briefing to…