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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…
Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For April Storms In South Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business…
Texas Again Breaks Three Jobs Records, Leads Nation In Job Creation
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the Texas economy following the release of April…
Governor Abbott Announces First Bus Of Migrants Arrives In Denver
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the arrival of the first group of migrants bused to Denver,…
Governor Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In May 2023
Governor Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In May 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In May 2023
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In May 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Activates Additional Flash Flood Resources For Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state…
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In May 2023
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In May 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…
First Lady Abbott Hosts Heart Gallery Event At Governor’s Mansion
First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night hosted a Heart Gallery event with attorney and child advocate…
Governor Abbott Names Daniel President Of Red River Authority Of Texas Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has named Jerry Bob Daniel as president of the Red River Authority of…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $944,000 In Career Training Grants
Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant awards for a…
Governor Abbott Announces Second Small Business Summit In Abilene
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the second 2023 Governor's Small Business Summit will be held in…
Governor Abbott Announces Counties Added To Winter Storm Mara Federal Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has added eight more…
Governor Abbott Announces Chambers County Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), Chambers County, the City of Anahuac,…
Governor Abbott Celebrates New Tesla Lithium Refinery In Robstown
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Tesla's new lithium refining facility and the economic boost it will…
Governor Abbott Names Bailey Chair Of Texas Facilities Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has named Brian A. Bailey as chair of the Texas Facilities Commission for…
Governor Abbott Proclaims 2023 Economic Development Week In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the significant role local, regional, and statewide economic development organizations play…
Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting In Allen, Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the shooting at Allen Premium OutletsGovernor Greg Abbott…
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Greg Wassberg and reappointed John Jenkins, Robert McFarlane, M.D., Will Rodgers,…
Operation Lone Star Readies Security Forces Ahead Of Title 42 Ending
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Celebrates Courage Of New Graduates At DPS Ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated new law enforcement graduates who answered the call to serve and…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Meaux, Scott To Gulf Coast Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Abbott Reappoints Meaux, Scott To Gulf Coast Authority Board Of DirectorsGovernor Greg Abbott has reappointed…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Coons To Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kris Coons to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for a…
Governor Abbott Pledges To Expand Education Freedom In Houston
Governor Greg Abbott last night pledged to expand education freedom for all Texas students at a…
Governor Abbott Proclaims May 2023 As Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Governor Abbott Proclaims May 2023 As Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage MonthTexans know the meaning…
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Upper Guadalupe River Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed William R. "Bill" Rector, M.D. and Margaret B. "Maggie" Snow and…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Chiropractic Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Matthew Mix, D.C. and reappointed Josh Hollub and Mindy Neal, D.C.…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Chiropractic Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Matthew Mix, D.C. and reappointed Josh Hollub and Mindy Neal, D.C.…
Governor Abbott Announces Harlingen Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), City of Harlingen, and Visit Harlingen…
Governor Abbott Celebrates Leading Tourism Industry At New Omni PGA Frisco Resort
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas' continued prominence as a leading tourism destination at the ribbon…
Governor Abbott Appoints Rothfelder To Veterans’ Land Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Rothfelder to the Veterans' Land Board for a term set…
Governor Abbott Commemorates National Day Of Prayer At Governor’s Prayer Breakfast In Round Rock
Governor Greg Abbott today commemorated the National Day of Prayer at the Governor's Prayer Breakfast in…
Governor Abbott Celebrates May 2023 As Jewish American Heritage Month
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the month of May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month to…
Governor Abbott Advises Chicago Mayor Call On President Biden To Address Migrant Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today advised Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to call on President Joe Biden to…
Governor Abbott Proclaims 2023 Small Business Week In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texans across the state to recognize 2023 Small Business Week in…
Governor Abbott Appoints Hamby As 118th Judicial District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joshua Hamby as District Attorney of the 118th Judicial District in…
Governor Abbott Named 2023 Champion Of The Oilfield At Energy Workforce & Technology Council Awards
Governor Greg Abbott last night lauded Texas' legendary energy industry at the Energy Workforce & Technology…
Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To Brazos River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mike Khan and Cat Parks and reappointed Jennifer "Jen" Henderson, P.E.,…
Governor Abbott, First Lady Abbott Invite Texans To Participate In Blue Sunday As Part Of Child Abuse Prevention Month
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today encouraged Texans to participate in the Blue…
Governor Abbott Announces $50,000 Reward For Information On Cleveland Shooter
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $50,000 reward for a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)…
President Biden Partially Approves Governor Abbott’s Request For Major Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Joe Biden partially approved the state's request for a…
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency…
Governor Greg Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In April 2023
Governor Greg Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In April 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS…
First Lady Abbott Honors Texans At 28th Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Awards
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today honored volunteers during the keynote address at the Texas Department of…
Texas Again Smashes Three Jobs Records, Leads Nation In Job Growth
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated three major employment milestones following the release of March jobs data…
Governor Abbott Encourages Texans To Participate In Emergency Supplies Tax-Free Weekend
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today encouraged Texans to participate…
Operation Lone Star Combats Increasing Smuggling Attempts By Cartels
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Advocates For Parental Rights In Fort Worth
Governor Greg Abbott today advocated for expanding school choice options to all Texas students and defending…
Governor Abbott, TWC Award Over $970,000 In Governor’s Summer Merit Scholarships
Governor Greg Abbott today awarded 12 grants totaling $979,640 to Texas universities and community colleges for…
First Lady Abbott Hosts 39th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards In Austin
First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night hosted the 39th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards at the Texas…
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Clear Lake Shores
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Clear Lake Shores.Governor Greg Abbott today announced…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Six To Texas Industrialized Building Code Council
Governor Abbott Reappoints Six To Texas Industrialized Building Code CouncilGovernor Greg Abbott has reappointed Devin Duvak,…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Hefley, Tips To Texas Funeral Service Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Dianne Hefley and Kristin Tips to the Texas Funeral Service Commission…
Governor Abbott Celebrates Wells Fargo Irving Campus Groundbreaking
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas' historic leadership in the financial services industry at Wells Fargo…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bugg To State Preservation Board
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bugg To State Preservation BoardGovernor Abbott has reappointed Alethea Swann Bugg to the…
Governor Abbott Appoints King To University Of Houston System Board Of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gregory C. King to the University of Houston System Board of…
Governor Abbott Honors Brave Border Sheriffs Securing Border In McAllen
Governor Greg Abbott today honored the brave men and women serving as sheriffs along the southern…
Governor Abbott Touts Nationwide School Choice Success In San Antonio
Governor Greg Abbott last night championed support for school choice and highlighted the educational success in…
Operation Lone Star Ramps Up Historic Offensive Against Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Pate To Texas Racing Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Robert C. Pate to the Texas Racing Commission for a term…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Betancourt To Texas Facilities Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Eddy Betancourt to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set…
Governor Abbott Advocates For Parental Rights In Education In McAllen
Governor Greg Abbott last night advocated for expanded parental rights in their child's education at a…
Governor Abbott Announces 2023 Star Of Texas Nominations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations for the 2023 Star of Texas Awards are now…
First Lady Abbott Dedicates Broken Spoke Texas Historical Marker In Austin
First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night dedicated the Broken Spoke honky-tonk as a Texas State Historical…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Cummings To Cancer Prevention And Research Institute Of Texas Oversight Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed David Cummings, M.D. to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of…
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Crockett
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Crockett, Discover…
Governor Abbott Names Golla Chair Of State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has named Steven Golla, D.V.M. as chair of the State Board of Veterinary…
Governor Abbott Lauds Houston’s Economic Might At Houston Region Business Coalition
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the important role Houston plays in Texas' robust economy and lauded…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board
Governor Abbott has reappointed Cory Brown, D.P.M., Maria "Yvette" Hernandez, and Travis A. Motley, D.P.M. to…
Operation Lone Star Receives Statewide Boost In Fighting Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Appoints 10 To Texas Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Schwartz and reappointed Hector Villarreal to the Texas Crime Victims'…
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas State Board Of Public Accountancy
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kimberly Crawford, Sherri Merket, Thomas Neuhoff, and Susan Warren to the…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $870,000 In Job Training Grants To Del Mar College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced two Skills Development Fund grant awards for $567,597 and $303,206 to…
Governor Abbott Readies State Resources Ahead Of Flash Flood Threat In Southeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency…
Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Initiatives To Fight Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today announced two major statewide initiatives to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis…
Governor Abbott Lauds Texas’ Record-Setting Economy At Corpus Christi Chamber Luncheon
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated our record-setting Texas economy for leading the nation in innovation and…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Real Estate Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Stuart Bernstein, Chance Brown, and Renee Harvey Lowe to the Texas…
Governor Abbott Appoints Eichelberger, Castro To Texas Appraiser Licensing And Certification Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John H. Eichelberger, III and reappointed Rolando Castro to the Texas…
Governor Abbott Commends Texas Banks As Financial Backbone In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today commended Texas banking institutions for helping provide support to Texas communities as…
Governor Abbott Activates State Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency…
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In March 2023
Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In March 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…
Governor Abbott Celebrates First Cedar Valley Baptist Church Dedication In Salado
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the completion of First Cedar Valley Baptist's new church building during…
Governor Abbott Names Prescott As Chair, Reappoints Varhaug To Texas Board Of Professional Geoscientists
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mark Varhaug to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists for a…
Governor Abbott Honors Texas Rangers Bicentennial At MLB Opening Day
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Texas Rangers division within the Texas…
Texas Leads Nation With Fastest Economic Expansion
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement lauding the strength of the Texas economy as new…
Operation Lone Star Seizes Camo-Clad Illegal Immigrants Trying To Hide
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Activates Additional Wildfire Resources Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state…
Governor Abbott Advocates For Expanded School Choice In Giddings
Governor Greg Abbott last night advocated for expanding school choice options for all Texans and getting…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Dental Review Board
Governor Abbott has appointed Chris Cramer D.D.S. and reappointed Nancy Evans D.D.S. and Amanda Richardson to…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Rodr?guez To State Board For Educator Certification
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alma D. Rodr?guez Ed.D. to the State Board for Educator Certification…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Commission On Jail Standards
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Duane Lock, Ben Perry, and Esmaeil Porsa M.D. to the Commission…
Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Wildfire Resources Across West Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state firefighting…