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State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
Recent News About State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Texas intensifies border security with arrests and new barriers
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing their efforts to secure the state's border.
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Texas allocates over $15 million in career training grants across state
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of over $15 million in career training grants across Texas.
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Governor Abbott appoints four to business advisory council
Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Business Advisory Council of the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
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Abbott family delivers Thanksgiving meals with Meals on Wheels
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott participated in a Thanksgiving tradition by volunteering with Meals on Wheels Central Texas.
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Abbott serves Thanksgiving meals to troops at Operation Lone Star
Governor Greg Abbott and the incoming U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan expressed gratitude to Texas National Guard soldiers, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, and other service members stationed along the border during Thanksgiving for...
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Governor Abbott appoints two members to Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brian Petrilla and Rodney Tidwell to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services.
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Abbott orders crackdown on Chinese Communist Party's alleged harassment in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order aimed at protecting Texans from harassment and coercion by the People's Republic of China (PRC) or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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Texas strengthens border security with Operation Lone Star
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard, continues efforts to secure the border as part of Operation Lone Star.
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Texas restaurants earn Michelin stars in inaugural guide
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the Texas restaurants recognized in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Texas.
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Governor Abbott highlights rising support for school choice in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott emphasized the increasing support for school choice in Texas during a media event at Kingdom Life Academy in Tyler.
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Abbott appoints Rodriguez to State Pension Review Board
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E., to the State Pension Review Board.
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Governor Abbott renews drought disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation initially issued on July 8, 2022, addressing the ongoing drought conditions in Texas.
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Navasota earns recognition as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
The City of Navasota has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO), Governor Greg Abbott announced today. This designation follows the completion of a multi-step certification process aimed at fostering music business-related economic development and job creation in Texan communities.
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Texas steps up efforts against illegal immigration with new arrests and security measures
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are working to secure the border, aiming to stop drug, weapon, and human smuggling into Texas. The effort also seeks to prevent transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
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Texas sends hurricane aid to Florida and Tennessee amid storm threats
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of Texas emergency response and recovery resources to Florida and Tennessee. This decision follows requests from the Florida Division of Emergency Management in anticipation of Hurricane Milton and from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for assistance after Hurricane Helene.
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Governor Abbott sends generators for Hurricane Helene recovery in Georgia
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to send emergency power generators to Georgia to support recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. This decision follows a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.
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Governor Abbott celebrates new Catholic school groundbreaking in Boerne
Governor Greg Abbott today attended the groundbreaking ceremony for St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School in Boerne, commending the institution's dedication to offering Texas families diverse educational opportunities.
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Governor Abbott announces new 'music friendly' status for City of Rockwell
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the City of Rockwall has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community. This designation follows the completion of a multi-step certification process aimed at fostering music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities.
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Federal aid extended after hurricane impacts more Texan regions
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the federal government has updated the Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Beryl to include 10 additional Texas counties. These counties are now eligible for reimbursement for permanent work through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program.
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Governor Abbott sets special election date for Texas House District 56
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation today announcing that the special election for Texas House District 56 will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. This election aims to fill the unexpired term in the Texas House of Representatives.