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State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Recent News About State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Abbott: Democrats 'abandoned their responsibilities and constituents' when fleeing Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is speaking out against state Democratic legislators who fled the state for Washington, D.C. in order to avoid voting on new election laws and other bills.
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Abbott 'proud' of local athletes traveling to Tokyo for the Olympic Games
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is giving his well wishes to Texas athletes heading to the Tokyo Olympic Games to compete.
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Abbott orders investigation of 'serious allegations' at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Allegations of misconduct and “potentially illegal behavior" by members of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department have led Gov. Greg Abbott to order an investigation, according to reports by multiple media outlets.
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Abbott: 'Democrats must get back to the job they were elected to do'
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) took state Democrats to task chastising them for journeying to Washington D.C. on July 12 in an attempt to avoid approval of what they contend is restrictive voter registration proposed by Republicans – by running out the clock in the current special legislative session.
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Abbott: Texas economy 'booming,' unemployment benefits 'no longer necessary' after pandemic
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that federal unemployment benefits are no longer necessary and that the Texas economy is rebounding after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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'You make Texas proud': Abbott wishes Ms. Wheelchair Texas luck in national competition
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott played host to Ms. Wheelchair Texas USA 2021 Whitney Lavender at the Capitol in Austin on July 8, a week before she represents the state in the national competition.
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Abbott: PUC needs to 'take immediate action' to improve electric reliability in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) wants to see big strides taken toward more reliable electricity for residents of the Lone Star State and has come up with a list of demands he expects the Public Utility Commission of Texas to follow.
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'Substantial step:' Texas becomes first state to punish sex buyers with felonies
Texas has become the first state to punish those who pay for sex with a felony.
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Texas community colleges will offer bachelor's degrees and 'give countless more Texans access' with new law
A new Texas law allows community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees.
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'Vaccine passports are now prohibited': Abbott signs ban into law
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill preventing businesses from requiring individuals to provide proof of their coronavirus vaccination before providing services, according to a report by The Texas Tribune.
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Abbott approves measures that 'will stop cities from defunding the police, enhance penalties for criminal activities'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed multiple legislative bills requiring certain cities to seek approval from the public to defund their local police departments.
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Abbott removes Texas from federal pandemic unemployment programs, claims the Texas 'economy is booming'
Although the unemployment benefit boost from the federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program will continue through September, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that he will end the program in June.
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'Sanity and safety will return': Abbott says he'll sign bill punishing cities that defund police departments
As communities across the country take aim at police reform and budgeting, the Texas House of Representatives passed a bill earlier this month that punishes cities that cut police funding.
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Abbott advises Texas locals to prepare 'essentials your family will need' ahead of hurricane season
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott urges Texan residents to prepare for potential evacuation and shelter warnings amid this year’s hurricane season, which was welcomed with the declaration of Hurricane Ana by the National Hurricane Center.
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'The Lone Star State continues to defeat COVID-19': Abbott bans government mask mandates in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order banning governmental entities from having mask mandates.
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Abbott on Texas heartbeat bill: 'In Texas, we will always lead the way to protect the unborn'
Gov. Greg Abbott recently signed the Texas "heartbeat bill," banning abortions in the early stages of pregnancy.
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Abbott deems alcohol-to-go law ‘a big win for restaurants’ in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed legislation to permanently allow Texas restaurants to sell alcohol in take-out orders.