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Recent News About Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Freeport earns recognition as tourism friendly community by Travel Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Freeport for being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.
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Governor Abbott appoints five members to OneStar National Service Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Grace Yocum to the OneStar National Service Commission, with her term set to conclude on March 15, 2026.
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Governor Abbott reappoints Jon Keeney to board overseeing Harris County ports
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Jon Keeney to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports.
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Abbott promotes school choice at special education academy in Plano
Governor Abbott visited St. Timothy Christian Academy in Plano, where he engaged with students with special needs, their parents, and educators.
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Governor Abbott celebrates Texas economic achievements at Dallas luncheon
Governor Greg Abbott highlighted Texas' economic achievements at a Nasdaq luncheon in Dallas, celebrating the state's growth and opportunities.
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Governor Abbott seeks SBA aid following Welder Fire impact
Governor Greg Abbott has sought a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for South Texas communities affected by the Welder Fire earlier this month.
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Governor Abbott announces virtual film-friendly workshop for community leaders
Governor Greg Abbott, in collaboration with the Texas Film Commission, has announced a virtual workshop aimed at communities across Texas.
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Nominations open for 2025 Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that nominations are now open for the 2025 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame.
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Governor Abbott secures federal assistance for Double S fire response
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Double S Fire in Hutchinson County.
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Governor Abbott announces upcoming summit series for Texas small businesses
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the first Governor’s Small Business Summit of 2025 will take place in Uvalde on March 27.
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Texas sets new employment records with largest labor force in history
Texas has set new records in employment, with the state achieving unprecedented numbers in total jobs, the number of Texans employed, and the size of its labor force.
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Operation Lone Star seizes $6 million worth of cocaine in Hidalgo County
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are collaborating with the Trump Administration to enhance border security.
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Governor Abbott reappoints six members to Texas School Safety Center Board
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of six individuals to the Texas School Safety Center Board.
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Governor Abbott activates emergency resources for critical wildfire threat
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize additional state emergency response resources due to anticipated wildfire threats in West Texas and other parts of the state.
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Governor Abbott appoints Bill Harris to 62nd Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill Harris as the judge of the 62nd Judicial District Court.
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Abbott orders probe into alleged social transitioning at Bellaire High School
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to investigate an incident at Bellaire High School following allegations of educators attempting to "socially transition" a student without parental consent.
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Governor Abbott emphasizes need for school choice at Texas Pastors' Conference
Governor Greg Abbott addressed the Texas Pastors' Policy Conference in Austin, emphasizing the importance of school choice and its growing support among lawmakers.
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SpaceX receives $17.3M grant from Texas for semiconductor R&D expansion
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $17.3 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, known as SpaceX.
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Governor Abbott appoints two new members to Sulphur River Basin Authority Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Rolen and Jason E. Spencer to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors.
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Abbott reappoints Barkley to lead public utility office
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Benjamin Barkley as Chief Executive and Public Counsel of the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC).