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Abbott names Kinsey chair of Texas State Board of Education
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Kinsey, a resident of Midland, as the new chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE). The Office of the Texas Governor has confirmed that Kinsey will lead the SBOE until December 17, 2025, succeeding Dr. Keven Ellis.
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Abbott announces expansion of the distribution of NARCAN to law enforcement
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has announced the expansion of the distribution of Naloxone, also known as NARCAN, to law enforcement agencies across the state. This move comes as Texas continues to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis, which has been exacerbated by what Abbott calls President Joe Biden's "reckless open border policies." Abbott stated that fentanyl remains the deadliest drug threat in Texas and the nation, with five Texans losing their lives to the drug every day.
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Abbotts host 2023 Star of Texas Awards
Gov. Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott hosted the 2023 Star of Texas Awards in Austin.
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Ten Gulf Coast schools receive grants from Texas Workforce Commission
Ten Gulf Coast schools have been awarded grants from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to bolster programs that prepare students for high-demand careers. Governor Greg Abbott expressed his gratitude to the TWC for its continued partnerships with educational institutions.
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Abbott announces Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program
Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office (TMO) announced the launch of the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program (TMIR) on Sept. 1, with the acceptance of applications underway through the end of this month. Per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor, Abbott signed the TMIR Program into law in 2021, which seeks to support the live music industry in the Lone Star State.
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Abbott invites Hawaiian first responders to take advantage of free peer counseling services
Gov. Greg Abbott announced in an Aug. 31 press release that the state is offering free peer counseling services to first responders and members of law enforcement who were impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires that ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui. The press release said services are available through the Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network (TLEPN).
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Abbott unveils 2023 inductees for Texas Women's Hall of Fame
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the eight 2023 honorees for the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame on Aug. 29. A press release issued by Abbott's office said the future inductees have been recognized for outstanding achievement in their fields.
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Abbott on rise in COVID hospitalizations: 'There will be no mask mandates in Texas'
Despite an uptick in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, Gov. Greg Abbott remains steadfast that Texans won’t be required to don masks in schools, businesses and social gatherings.
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Abbott lauds July employment data after over 400,000 jobs added since July 2022
On Aug. 18, Gov. Greg Abbott lauded July employment data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) that shows the state in the top position in relation to job additions in the nation over the last year.
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Gov. Abbott announces $984 million in annual funding for Texas hospitals
On Aug. 17, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced $984 million in annual state funding for its hospitals. According to a press release from the Governor's Office, the funding was secured by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
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Abbott extols importance of nuclear technology development in Texas economy
Gov. Greg Abbott graced a moderated fireside discussion with Dow Chemical Chair and CEO Jim Fitterling and X-energy head Clay Sell at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) on Aug. 16, extolling the importance of nuclear technology development in the Texas economy, according to a press release.
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OneStar Foundation seeking nominations for Governor's Volunteer Awards
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott, in conjunction with the OneStar Foundation, are seeking nominations for the 40th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. The awards are the state’s way of recognizing individuals who engage in exemplary service and volunteering in their communities.
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Gov. Abbott: 'Today, I am signing a law that will ensure more than $18 billion in property tax cuts—the largest property tax cut in Texas history'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ceremoniously signed the $18 billion tax cut package for Texas property owners into law during an event in the Houston suburb of New Caney on Aug. 9, nearly three weeks after he officially signed it into law. The package will deliver the provide property tax cut in Texas history.
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Abbott helps UT System, MD Anderson announce partnership to build new campus hospital
Gov. Greg Abbott helped the University of Texas (UT) System Board of Regents on Aug. 14 deliver an announcement of a partnership between UT Austin, the flagship campus, and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center to construct a new campus hospital in the state capital, according to a press release.
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Abbott signs two bills 'to crack down on illegal street racing and protect Texans'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed two pieces of legislation during a ceremony on Aug. 2 in Fort Worth, both of which aim to curb illegal street racing in Texas by strengthening penalties and giving police extra resources when handling such offenses.
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Abbott after signing $18B property tax cut package: 'That money belongs to hardworking Texans'
On July 22, Gov. Greg Abbott signed an $18 billion tax cut package for Texas property owners into law, signaling the conclusion to one of the hottest issues state lawmakers tackled during the most recent legislative session.
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Abbott: 'Texas will take the Biden administration all the way to the Supreme Court'
Gov. Greg Abbott remains defiant in his latest efforts to secure the southern border with Mexico – deploying floating barriers in the Rio Grande River – even as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit over the action.
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Gov. Abbott on economic agreement with France: 'Forging strong economic bonds with reliable partners is more important now than ever'
Gov. Greg Abbott culminated his office’s economic development mission to Europe with the signing of an economic development Statement of Intent with Olivier Becht, France’s Minister for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and Foreign Nationals Abroad in Paris on July 14, which was the Bastille Day holiday in the country, according to a press release.
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Texas governor deploys border force as Title 42 immigration statute ends
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of the new Texas Tactical Border Force to respond to the growing border crisis as President Joe Biden ends the Title 42 immigration statute.
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Governor Abbott supports new ERCOT reliability standard, market design
Governor Greg Abbott on Jan. 10 sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) supporting the adoption of a reliability standard and new reliability design for the ERCOT market, as more people and businesses move to Texas and energy demand grows.