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Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Recent News About Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Governor Abbott addresses alleged illegal activities at East Plano Islamic Center
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Funeral Service Commission has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC).
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Brownwood recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas
The City of Brownwood has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, marking the inaugural year of this certification program.
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Governor Abbott launches Narcan locator map amid ongoing anti-fentanyl efforts
Governor Greg Abbott has introduced an online interactive map developed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
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Governor Abbott appoints three to advisory committee for nursing facility administrators
Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee.
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Governor Abbott reappoints Kevin Scott to Gulf Coast Authority Board
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kevin Scott to the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors.
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Stephenville recognized as tourism friendly community by Travel Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Stephenville for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Abbott renews Texas border security disaster proclamation first issued in May 2021
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed the border security disaster proclamation initially issued on May 31, 2021.
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Abbott advocates for school choice alongside Ducey at Texas Capitol
Governor Greg Abbott emphasized the growing support for school choice in Texas during a media event at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
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Texas governor renews drought disaster proclamation affecting multiple counties
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed and amended a disaster proclamation initially issued on July 8, 2022, due to ongoing drought conditions in Texas.
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Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas Tech University System Board
Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
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Federal aid granted for Pauline Road fire response
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Texas' request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant to aid in combating the Pauline Road Fire, which is affecting San Jacinto and Montgomery...
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Governor’s volunteer awards honor Texans making an impact through service
First Lady Cecilia Abbott has announced the recipients of the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, in partnership with OneStar Foundation.
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Texas allocates $239M for rural mental health facility expansions
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is distributing $239 million in construction grants aimed at expanding inpatient mental health care access in rural Texas.
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Sweetwater receives film friendly designation from Governor Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Sweetwater has achieved the status of a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Governor Abbott appoints Brandy Robinson as Austin County Criminal District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Brandy Robinson as the new Austin County Criminal District Attorney.
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Governor Abbott announces FEMA aid for Rest Area and Crabapple wildfires
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Fire Management Assistance Grants for two significant wildfires in Texas.
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Texas plans to close jail booking facility due to decreased illegal immigration
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the closure of the Operation Lone Star jail booking facility in Jim Hogg County.
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Texas leads US in job creation with record-breaking figures
Texas has emerged as a leader in job creation, according to the latest employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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Governor Abbott seeks SBA disaster declaration for North Texas after severe weather
Governor Greg Abbott has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for North Texas communities affected by severe weather earlier this month.
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Governor Abbott appoints three to OneStar Foundation
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Kathy Kabell and Rev.