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Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Recent News About Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Brenham receives Tourism Friendly Texas certification from Travel Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Brenham for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Governor Abbott names chronic kidney disease task force members
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jose Almeda, M.D., Lauren Ramsey, and Leila Williams, D.O. to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
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Governor Abbott appoints new and returning members to conservation board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Clement III and reappointed Tina Yturria Buford to positions on the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
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Governor Abbott initiates joint damage assessment for South Texas flooding
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to collaborate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments in South Texas.
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Governor Abbott says proposed EPIC City construction is unauthorized by state laws
Governor Greg Abbott has revealed that the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and its partners have not secured necessary approvals for construction from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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Governor Abbott declares April sexual assault awareness month in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Texas.
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Governor Abbott appoints Andrew Polk to Texas conservation council
Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Andrew Polk to serve on the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council.
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Governor Abbott appoints Ernest Aliseda to OneStar National Service Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ernest Aliseda to the OneStar National Service Commission.
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Texas Governor announces investigation into East Plano Islamic Center
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas State Securities Board is investigating the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and related entities for potential non-compliance with state and federal securities requirements.
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Governor Abbott announces music workshop to promote Texas community bonding
Governor Greg Abbott has revealed a collaboration between the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Garland Cultural Arts to hold a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop.
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Governor Abbott reappoints three to UT System Board of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Christina Melton Crain, Jodie Lee Jiles, and Kelcy Warren to the University of Texas System Board of Regents.
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Governor Abbott reappoints Meade and Vaughn to Texas Transportation Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has made the decision to reappoint Alejandro G. "Alex" Meade, III and Robert C. "Robie" Vaughn to the Texas Transportation Commission.
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Governor Abbott reappoints members to Texas Military Preparedness Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Michael "Mike" Boyd, Garry Bradford, and Todd Fox to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, with terms expiring on February 1, 2031.
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Governor Abbott declares disaster for southern Texas due to severe weather
The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, declared a disaster for four counties in southern Texas due to ongoing heavy rains and flooding.
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Abbott announces $7.87 million grant to DSM for Texas plant expansion
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a significant development for the semiconductor industry in Texas, with a $7.87 million grant extended to DSM Semichem LLC.
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Texas workforce commission investigates East Plano Islamic Center for potential discrimination
Governor Greg Abbott has revealed that the Texas Workforce Commission is conducting an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) for alleged discrimination practices contrary to the Texas Fair Housing Act.
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Texas sets record highs in jobs, employment, and labor force size
Texas has once again led the nation in job creation, according to recent employment data.
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Governor Abbott reappoints Miears to oyster mariculture advisory board
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Keith Miears to the Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board.
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Texas Governor Abbott pushes border security with Operation Lone Star
Governor Greg Abbott, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues to work closely with the Trump Administration in a concerted effort to bolster border security.
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Governor Abbott mobilizes emergency resources for storm threats in South & Southeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding threats expected to affect large parts of Texas through the...