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Recent News About Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Texas governor renews drought disaster proclamation affecting multiple counties
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed and amended a disaster proclamation concerning drought conditions in Texas.
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Governor Abbott renews border security disaster declaration for multiple Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed the border security disaster proclamation originally issued on May 31, 2021.
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Texas National Guard soldiers deputized by U.S. Border Patrol Chief
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue their collaborative efforts with the Trump Administration to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Bandera recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Bandera for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Governor Abbott defends school choice at Texas Policy Summit
Governor Greg Abbott addressed the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s annual Texas Policy Summit in Austin, where he clarified misconceptions about school choice.
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Texas awards $23M innovation fund grant to boost Silicon Labs' R&D
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $23,250,000 to Silicon Laboratories, Inc. The grant will support the company's new research and development operations in Austin, with expectations of over...
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Governor Abbott advocates for school choice at San Antonio event
Governor Greg Abbott expressed strong support for school choice during a Parent Empowerment Night at San Antonio Christian School.
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Governor Abbott announces music-friendly workshop co-hosted by TMO in City of Fate
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Fate will host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on February 24.
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Killeen earns title as music friendly community certified by Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Killeen is now a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Governor Abbott outlines measures for statewide weather threats
Governor Greg Abbott addressed the public today regarding Texas' response to various weather threats affecting the state.
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Texas strengthens border security through Operation Lone Star
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues efforts to secure the Texas border in collaboration with the Trump Administration.
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Texas awards $2.4M grant to Dongjin Semichem for Killeen facility expansion
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Dongjin Semichem Texas, Inc. (DST) will receive a $2.4 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF).
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Braven Environmental announces $145M recycling facility in Texarkana under Texas JETI program
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Braven Environmental, LLC will establish an advanced recycling facility in Texarkana as part of the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program.
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Governor Abbott announces launch of NYSE Texas headquartered in Dallas
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the upcoming launch of NYSE Texas, a fully electronic equities exchange to be based in Dallas.
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Port Aransas earns recognition as tourism friendly certified community
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Port Aransas for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
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Bowie recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Bowie for being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.
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Governor Abbott vows expansion of school choice during legislative session
Governor Greg Abbott has committed to collaborating with the Texas Legislature to expand school choice during the current legislative session.
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Governor Abbott pledges expansion of school choice during Edinburg event
Governor Greg Abbott has committed to collaborating with the Texas Legislature to broaden school choice in the current legislative session.
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Abbott reappoints Erin Lunceford to Texas criminal justice lands lease board
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Erin Lunceford to the Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Lands.
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Abbott supports Trump's executive order on women's sports
Governor Greg Abbott has expressed his support for President Donald Trump's recent executive order aimed at protecting women's sports in the United States.