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Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Recent News About Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Marble Falls earns designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated Marble Falls for achieving the designation of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Governor Abbott appoints new members to pilot commissioners board
Governor Greg Abbott has made significant appointments to the Jefferson and Orange Counties Board of Pilot Commissioners.
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Texas initiates joint damage assessment following Northeast Texas storms
Governor Greg Abbott has taken steps to assess storm damage in Northeast Texas by directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management to work with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
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Texas Governor Abbott's new appointments to the Texas Diabetes Council
Governor Greg Abbott has made a new appointment and three reappointments to the Texas Diabetes Council, tasked with advising on diabetes-related legislative needs and education in Texas. K. Renee’ Yarbrough-Yale, D.N.P., takes a new seat, while...
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Pflugerville earns designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Pflugerville following its recognition as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.
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Graham recognized as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after meeting TMO criteria
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the City of Graham has earned a designation as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Texas awards $1.3M in job training grants to Collin County Community College
Governor Greg Abbott announced over $1.3 million in job training grants to Collin County Community College District, provided by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
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Nacogdoches recognized as tourism friendly Texas certified community
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Nacogdoches for receiving the designation of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Governor Abbott appoints new chair and members to fire protection commission
Governor Greg Abbott has made significant appointments to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
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Governor Abbott activates emergency resources as severe weather threatens Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional emergency response resources due to impending severe weather and flash flooding across much of Texas.
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Abbott appoints and reappoints members to Texas Physician Assistant Board
Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
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Governor Abbott highlights business-friendly laws and border security in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott participated in a fireside chat with the Texas Law Federalist Society at The University of Texas in Austin.
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Governor Abbott announces new appointments to chiropractic board
Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
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Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas counseling board
Governor Greg Abbott has made three appointments to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.
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Governor Abbott supports school choice bill as it advances in Texas House
Governor Greg Abbott has commended the Texas House Committee on Public Education for advancing Senate Bill 2.
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Governor Abbott appoints Bielamowicz to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Bielamowicz to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, with a tenure ending on February 1, 2031.
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Texas allocates $6.25M to support rural hospital grants
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will distribute $6.25 million in grant funding to selected hospitals serving rural communities. “Rural healthcare is critical for the continued health...
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Governor Abbott declares April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has declared April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Texas.
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Governor Abbott appoints two new members to Texas Workforce Investment Council
Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointments of Aida Coronado and Bobby Smith to the Texas Workforce Investment Council.
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Buda designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Buda has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).