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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…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State University System Board Of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Russell Gordy and Tom Long and reappointed Earl C. "Duke" Austin…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Dominguez, Jack To Governing Board Of The Texas Civil Commitment Office
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Robert Dominguez and Christy Jack to the Governing Board of the…
Governor Abbott Announces Frisco Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Frisco, having completed the multi-step certification process,…
First Lady Abbott Celebrates Role Of Women In Texas’ Economy At Round Rock Chamber
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today celebrated the critical role women business leaders and entrepreneurs play in…
Governor Abbott Celebrates Inaugural Class Of Texas Emergency Management Academy Cadets
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the graduation of the Texas Emergency Management Academy's inaugural class of…
First Lady Abbott Showcases ‘Texas Governors And Their Times’ Exhibit In Austin
First Lady Abbott Showcases 'Texas Governors And Their Times' Exhibit In Austin First Lady Cecilia Abbott…
Operation Lone Star Turns Back Over 30,000 Illegal Immigrants
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Champions Rural Support For School Choice In Odessa
Governor Greg Abbott last night championed support from rural Texans to expand education freedom and increase…
Governor Abbott Announces Corsicana Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Corsicana, having completed the multi-step certification process,…
Governor Abbott Readies State Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency…
Texas Leads Nation For Jobs Growth Over Last 12 Months
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the might of the Texas economy and workforce as new February…
Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Texas School Safety Center Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Melissa Dunbar and reappointed Edwin Flores, Ph. D., James Mosley, Noe…
Governor Abbott Statement On Newsmax, DIRECTV Agreement
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the announcement of a multi-year distribution agreement between…
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Strong Economic Partnerships At Austin Chamber Luncheon
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas' strong partnerships with businesses and discussed his vision for the…
Governor Abbott Announces Over $311,000 Career Training Grants To Copperas Cove ISD
Governor Greg Abbott today announced two Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bell, Scott To Parks And Wildlife Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Oliver Bell and Dick Scott to the Parks and Wildlife Commission…
Governor Abbott Readies State Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency…
Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration After FEMA Denies Disaster Aid For Southeast Texas Tornadoes
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request…
Operation Lone Star Repels Rush Of Illegal Immigrants At El Paso Border
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Appoints Landi To Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board Of Trustees
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brad Landi to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board of…
Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Southeast Texas Tornadoes
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved a request from…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To University Of Texas System Board of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Gauntt and reappointed Janiece Longoria and Rad Weaver to The…
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Emaunuel Valdez and appointed Robert Blaschke and John Cyrier to the Guadalupe-Blanco…
Governor Abbott Denounces ESG Standards Harmful To U.S. Energy Sector
Governor Greg Abbott today defended the nation's energy industry in a letter to President Joe Biden…
Governor Abbott Appoints Fonseca To 476th District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ysmael D. Fonseca, Jr. to the 476th Judicial District Court in…
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To One-Call Board Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Sandy Galvan, Joe Canales, and Roberto De Leon and appointed Derek…
Governor Abbott Spotlights Economic Growth Agenda In Fort Worth
Governor Greg Abbott today outlined his priorities for the 88th Legislative Session that will maintain Texas'…
Governor Abbott Announces Support For Texas CHIPS Act
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his support for the proposed Texas CHIPS Act legislation at a…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Tech University System Board Of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Clay C. Cash, Tim G. Culp, and Shelley Sweatt, Ed.D. to…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Texas Board Of Physical Therapy Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Donivan Hodge, Manuel A. "Tony" Domenech, Ed.D., D.P.T., and Omar Palomin,…
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas A&M University System Board of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Baggett, John Bellinger, and Sam Torn to the Texas A&M…
Texas Leads For Jobs Added Over Last Year, Growing Faster Than U.S.
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texans and Texas employers on helping our state lead the nation…
Governor Abbott Debuts New Texas Anti-Gang Center In Laredo
Governor Greg Abbott today debuted the Laredo Police Department's (LPD) new Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center during…
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Texarkana
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Texarkana will…
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Economic Success At TxEDC Fireside Chat
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas' economic development success and highlighted important industries making our state…
Texas Breaks All-Time Record For Total Jobs 16 Months In A Row
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the state's growing workforce and strong economy following the latest employment…
Operation Lone Star Marks Two Years Of Border Security Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Appoints Burke, Burciaga To School Land Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marcella Burke and reappointed Gilbert "Gil" Burciaga to the School Land…
Governor Abbott Advocates For Protecting Parental Rights In Bryan
Governor Greg Abbott last night advocated for protecting parents' rights to choose the best education opportunity…
Governor Abbott Champions Economic Growth Priorities In Dallas
Governor Greg Abbott today championed Texas' booming economy and outlined his legislative priorities at a Dallas…
Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness…
Governor Abbott Touts Rural Support For Education Freedom In Amarillo
Governor Greg Abbott last night touted support among rural Texans for education freedom and school choice…
Operation Lone Star Fortifies Border Barriers Ahead Of Spring Influx
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Spotlights Efforts To Maintain Texas’ Economic Success
Governor Greg Abbott today discussed Texas' economic successes and current legislative efforts to ensure Texans thrive…
Governor Abbott Honors First Responders At Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo
Governor Greg Abbott today honored first responders who have gone above and beyond to protect their…
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To State Board For Educator Certification
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Bob Brescia, Ed.D., Courtney Boswell MacDonald, and Scott Muri, Ed.D. to…
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 Appoints Three To State Employee Charitable Campaign Policy Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Brent Connett to the State Employee Charitable Campaign Policy Committee for…
Governor Abbott Touts Legislative Priorities At Texas Policy Summit
Governor Abbott today highlighted the scope of legislative priorities he is working with the Texas Legislature…
Governor Abbott Directs State Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Moving Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency…
Texas Wins Governor’s Cup For Record-Shattering 11th Consecutive Year
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas won Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup for a record-shattering…
Governor Abbott Advocates For Education Freedom In Corsicana
Governor Greg Abbott last night advocated for education freedom and parental rights to a crowd of…
Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Wildfire Resources Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state firefighting…
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In College Station
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In College StationGovernor Greg Abbott today announced the…
Governor Abbott, TEA Release Teacher Vacancy Recommendations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the release of the Final Report of the Teacher Vacancy Task…
Operation Lone Star Receives Legislative Boost To Secure The Border
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
Governor Abbott Launches Statewide Street Takeover Task Force
Governor Abbott today announced the launch of a statewide street takeover task force to combat the…
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Cameron
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Cameron, having completed the multi-step training and…
Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $100 Billion 10-Year Transportation Plan
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record 10-year, $100 billion statewide roadway construction plan with the…
Governor Abbott Outlines Priorities For Texas’ Thriving Economy
Governor Greg Abbott today outlined his economic priorities for the 88th Texas Legislative Session to meet…