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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 appoints new members to disabilities committee
Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities.
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Governor Abbott appoints six to Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed six individuals to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD), with terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.
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Governor Abbott reappoints two members to business advisory council
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Aaron Negherbon and Patricia Rigney to the Business Advisory Council of the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
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Governor Abbott supports Trump's early presidency achievements
Governor Greg Abbott has expressed his support for President Donald Trump's recent joint address to Congress.
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Governor Abbott raises state operations center readiness amid wildfire threats
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to raise the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response).
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Governor Abbott appoints members to Texas State Board Of Acupuncture Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Ahmed Sheikh, D.O., and the reappointment of Elisabeth “Ellee” Carlson, D.A.O.M., and Sheri Davidson to the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners.
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Abbott appoints members to Upper Guadalupe River Authority board
Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, with terms expiring on February 1, 2029.
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Kilgore receives Music Friendly Texas certification from Governor Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Kilgore has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
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Governor Abbott renews wildfire disaster proclamation amid persistent threats
Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a wildfire disaster proclamation originally issued on October 14, 2024.
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Governor Abbott announces new 5-year economic strategy for Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has unveiled a comprehensive five-year economic development strategic plan aimed at fostering economic growth and job creation throughout Texas.
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Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas Juvenile Justice Board
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Matthew Marick and the reappointment of Joe Barton, Ph.D., and Stephanie House to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board.
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Governor Abbott appoints three to TSBVI governing board
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Belinda Rudinger, Ed.D., and the reappointment of Beth Jones, Ph.D., and Bruce L. “Lee” Sonnenberg to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI).
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Governor Abbott proclaims March 2025 as Women’s History Month in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has officially declared March 2025 as Women's History Month in Texas.
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Menard designated as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Menard is now a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Over 110 arrested during Colony Ridge operation amid ongoing border security efforts
Governor Greg Abbott, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues efforts to secure the border in partnership with the Trump Administration.
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City of Canyon receives film friendly certification from Governor Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the City of Canyon has achieved the status of a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Texas announces $229M investment for Vinton Steel expansion creating over 180 jobs
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a significant expansion project for Vinton Steel, LLC in El Paso County.
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Governor Abbott highlights achievements during Career And Technical Education Month
Governor Greg Abbott marked Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month by acknowledging the accomplishments of Texas students in job training programs, which prepare them for well-paying roles in over 460 fields across the state.
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Texas Rangers to probe Texas Lottery over two significant incidents
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Rangers to investigate two incidents related to the Texas Lottery.
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Corpus Christi earns recognition as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Corpus Christi for achieving the designation of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.