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State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Recent News About State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Governor Abbott tours hurricane resource staging area in Houston
Governor Greg Abbott toured a resource staging area at NRG Park in Houston today, expressing gratitude to first responders working tirelessly during Hurricane Beryl. Following the tour, Governor Abbott held a briefing and press conference with state and local officials at NRG Arena to update on the state's ongoing response and recovery efforts.
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Governor Abbott appoints Jennifer Gonzalez to advisory committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jennifer “Jenn” Gonzalez, Ph.D., to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments. Her term is set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Committee advises the board and the director of the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments on matters related to offenders with medical or mental impairments and performs other duties imposed by the board.
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Governor Abbott announces next Small Business Summit in Lufkin
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Lufkin on Thursday, June 27. The summits, held throughout the year across various regions of Texas, aim to assist small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing them with necessary resources and information to start, strengthen, and grow their businesses.
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Texas military bases contribute $151B to state economy
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that U.S. military installations in Texas contributed at least $151.2 billion to the state's economy in 2023 and supported more than 677,022 jobs across various communities. The findings are based on a study conducted by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC), which analyzed the economic impact of military installations within Texas.
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Governor Abbott amends severe weather disaster declaration
Governor Greg Abbott has amended the severe weather disaster declaration originally issued on April 30, 2024. The proclamation, which has been previously amended multiple times in May and June, addresses the severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024. These events included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts that caused significant property damage and loss of life across numerous counties in Texas.
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Governor Abbott appoints judges to new Fort Worth business court division
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his appointments to the new Eighth Business Court Division in Fort Worth, which was established last year to provide an efficient mechanism for businesses to resolve complex commercial disputes in Texas. The Governor has appointed Jerry Bullard and Brian Stagner as judges of the Eighth Business Court Division, effective September 1, 2024, with terms set to expire on September 1, 2026. The Eighth Business Court Division includes the counties of Archer, Clay, Cooke, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Hood, Jack, Johnson, Montague, Palo Pinto, Parker,...
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Governor Abbott announces appointments to new Dallas business court division
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointments of Andrea Bouressa and William “Bill” Whitehill to the newly established First Business Court Division in Dallas. The court, created last year to expedite the resolution of complex commercial disputes in Texas, will commence operations on September 1, 2024. Bouressa and Whitehill’s terms are set to expire on September 1, 2026. The division encompasses Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties.
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Mineral Wells earns 'Music Friendly' status from Texas Governor
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the City of Mineral Wells has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO) after completing a multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, introduced by TMO in 2016, aims to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in Texas cities and communities.
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Governor Abbott criticizes President Biden's new executive order on immigration
Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement today following President Joe Biden's signing of an executive order concerning immigration. The order, according to Abbott, effectively legalizes millions of undocumented immigrants already in the United States and permits thousands more to cross the southern border daily.
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Governor Abbott supports new TEA open education resource initiative
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement supporting the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) new open education resource (OER) instructional materials unveiled this morning.
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Abbott honors fallen heroes at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen.
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Governor Abbott renews wildfire disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed the wildfire disaster proclamation initially issued on February 27, 2024. The original proclamation certified that wildfires beginning on February 23, 2024, posed an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property in several counties.
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Texas governor discusses bolstering economic ties with Swedish foreign minister
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas recently hosted a meeting with the Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tobias Billström, at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin. The discussion revolved around enhancing the international economic partnership between Texas and Sweden. This marks Minister Billström's first official visit to Texas and his inaugural meeting with Governor Abbott.
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Governor Abbott appoints Lee P. Mann to LNVA Board of Directors
Governor Abbott has appointed Lee P. Mann to the Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) Board of Directors, a term set to expire on July 28, 2027. The LNVA is tasked with conserving, controlling, and utilizing the waters of the Neches River and its tributaries, including storm and flood waters.
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Governor Abbott makes key appointments to Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs
Governor Abbott has reappointed Major General Juan G. Ayala and Adriana Cruz, while also appointing Joe Esparza and Michael Poku, M.D., to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs. These appointments are for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. In addition, Stewart McGregor has been appointed by the Governor for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The Governor named Esparza as chair and Cruz will continue as vice chair. The Council's mandate is to advise the Office of the Governor on issues resulting from changes in demographics in the state.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Angelica Rosales to Governor’s Commission For Women
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Angelica Rosales to the Governor's Commission for Women for a term set to expire on December 31, 2025. According to Governor Abbott, "Governor Abbott has charged the Commission with developing a strategy and implementation plan to help make Texas the number one state for women-owned businesses and address human trafficking."In addition, the Commission, "together with First Lady Cecilia Abbott, proudly supports the foster and adoption outreach programs of the Heart Gallery."Angelica Rosales, the appointee, hails from El Paso and works...
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Texas’ Stiff Resistance Shifts Illegal Crossings To Other Border States
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) are making significant strides in securing the border and cracking down on illegal activities. Since the inception of Operation Lone Star, over 509,000 illegal immigrants have been apprehended, with more than 42,300 criminal arrests and 37,500 felony charges. In the fight against the fentanyl crisis, Texas law enforcement has seized a staggering amount of the deadly drug.Governor Abbott recently pointed out the shift of illegal border crossings from Texas to other states like California. He highlighted...
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Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For East Texas Storms, Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott disclosed today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has given the green light to his appeal for a disaster declaration in Texas regions hit by severe weather and flooding in early April. The designated Texas counties encompass Angelina, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Orange, Sabine, San Augustine, and Tyler counties."For Texans who have been impacted by storms and flooding last month, this SBA disaster declaration will help them access the crucial financial assistance they need to recover and rebuild," expressed Governor Abbott. He stressed...
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Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Severe Weather, River Flooding Threats
Governor Greg Abbott has taken proactive measures to address the impending severe weather and river flooding threats in Texas. In response to the forecasted challenges, Governor Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to elevate the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response).Abbott emphasized the state's preparedness, stating, "Texas stands ready to quickly deploy all available resources necessary to help communities across Texas as severe weather and flooding impacts our state." He also issued a...
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Governor Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration For East Texas In April 2024
Governor Abbott has issued a severe weather disaster declaration for East Texas in April 2024, encompassing various counties affected by severe storms and flooding. The proclamation, dated April 30, 2024, highlights the widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life in multiple Texas counties.The declaration states, "TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME," signaling the official recognition of the disaster. Governor Abbott, in accordance with the Texas Government Code, declares a state of disaster in the affected counties, including Baylor, Chambers,...